Ibrahim Atiku
Encyclopedia
Ibrahim Mahama Atiku is a Ghana
ian footballer, currently a free agent after ending his contract with Football League Two
side Swindon Town
by mutual consent.
, and after their performances at the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship
, they went on trial with English club Manchester United
in April 2000. Both players were offered contracts by the club, but they were unable to obtain work permits, and the move fell through.
Atiku ended up joining Liberty Professionals in 2000, and in 2001 he made his first transfer away from Ghana
as he was taken on loan by Israel
i club Hapoel Petah Tikva. until the end of that season and played one game in the UEFA Intertoto Cup
with Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan. His loan ended and returned back to Liberty, but his performances had already attracted Swedish club Västerås
which signed him in 2003.His next move was to Friska Viljor
in 2005, and later played with Assyriska
for first time in his career to Allsvenskan
League, where he had two full seasons with 48 caps and was considered a key-member of the squad. In April 2007, Atiku decided to separate parts and signed a six-month loan deal with rivals Assyriska at Superettan
club IF Sylvia
.
It was reported that Botev Plovdiv
were interested in signing him and that Cypriot club APEP had offered him a three-year deal contract that he refused in order to take a chance with Scottish Premier League
side Inverness Caledonian Thistle
. However, this move fell through and finally on 7 January 2009, Atiku joined Vasalund
on a two-year contract.
Searching a way to leave Sweden after many years of services it was then that Greek historical club Ethnikos Piraeus signed Atiku on a two-year deal in order to help them win promotion to Superleague Greece and went very close on this but financial problems and bankrupt at the end of the season forced foreign players of the club to end their contracts and claim their owned money in courts.
On 11 July 2011, Atiku joined English club Swindon Town
on a two-year contract following full preseason and play in all friendly games before league starts. On 28 October swindon town cancelled his contract at The County Ground by mutual consent after failing to break into the first team with Atiku making a statment that he has no regrets after Swindon exit.
at 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship
in New Zealand
and later was part of the Ghana under-20 side
at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
in Argentina
.Lately in 2010 Ibrahim Atiku participate in trainings of Ghana national football team
but eventually didnt invited to play any officially game. He was also called up to the squad in August 2011 to play Nigeria but the match was called off due to the rioting in England
.
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
ian footballer, currently a free agent after ending his contract with Football League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
by mutual consent.
Career
Atiku was a member of a Ghana U17 squad that also featured Michael EssienMichael Essien
Michael Kojo Essien is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for Chelsea and the Ghanaian national team. He is a midfielder who has often been touted as a box-to-box midfielder for his ability to exert boundless energy in supporting offensive and defensive play...
, and after their performances at the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship
1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The FIFA U-17 World Championship 1999 was held in the cities of Auckland, Christchurch, Napier, and Dunedin in New Zealand between 10 November and 27 November 1999...
, they went on trial with English club Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
in April 2000. Both players were offered contracts by the club, but they were unable to obtain work permits, and the move fell through.
Atiku ended up joining Liberty Professionals in 2000, and in 2001 he made his first transfer away from Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
as he was taken on loan by Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i club Hapoel Petah Tikva. until the end of that season and played one game in the UEFA Intertoto Cup
UEFA Intertoto Cup
The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for European clubs that had not qualified for one of the two major UEFA competitions, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The competition was discontinued...
with Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan. His loan ended and returned back to Liberty, but his performances had already attracted Swedish club Västerås
Västerås SK Fotboll
Västerås SK is a Swedish football club based in Västerås. The club, formed on 29 January 1904, is currently playing in the third highest Swedish league, Division 1 Norra.-Players:...
which signed him in 2003.His next move was to Friska Viljor
Friska Viljor FC
Friska Viljor FC is a Swedish football club located in Örnsköldsvik in Örnsköldsvik Municipality, Västernorrland County.-Background:The club was formed in February 1994 but was previously the football section of the multi-sport club IF Friska Viljor. From 1995 to 1998 the new club progressed...
in 2005, and later played with Assyriska
Assyriska Föreningen
Assyriska Föreningen is a Swedish football club based in Södertälje. The club, formed in 1974 by Assyrian immigrants, has advanced through the league system and is currently playing in the second highest Swedish league, Superettan. They played in the highest Swedish football league Allsvenskan in...
for first time in his career to Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
League, where he had two full seasons with 48 caps and was considered a key-member of the squad. In April 2007, Atiku decided to separate parts and signed a six-month loan deal with rivals Assyriska at Superettan
Superettan
Superettan is the second highest league in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 16 Swedish football teams. It was created in 2000. Before that, the second level league in Sweden had been Division 1....
club IF Sylvia
IF Sylvia
IF Sylvia is a Swedish football club based in Norrköping. The club, formed in 19 May 1922, is currently playing in the third tier of Swedish football, Division 1 Södra. The club is affiliated to the Östergötlands Fotbollförbund...
.
It was reported that Botev Plovdiv
PFC Botev Plovdiv
PFC Botev Plovdiv , is the oldest Bulgarian football club from the city of Plovdiv, which currently competes in Bulgaria's second football league, the B PFG....
were interested in signing him and that Cypriot club APEP had offered him a three-year deal contract that he refused in order to take a chance with Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
side Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
. However, this move fell through and finally on 7 January 2009, Atiku joined Vasalund
Vasalunds IF
Vasalunds IF is a Swedish football club based in Solna which is within the Stockholm urban area. The club is affiliated to the Stockholms Fotbollförbund. - History :...
on a two-year contract.
Searching a way to leave Sweden after many years of services it was then that Greek historical club Ethnikos Piraeus signed Atiku on a two-year deal in order to help them win promotion to Superleague Greece and went very close on this but financial problems and bankrupt at the end of the season forced foreign players of the club to end their contracts and claim their owned money in courts.
On 11 July 2011, Atiku joined English club Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
on a two-year contract following full preseason and play in all friendly games before league starts. On 28 October swindon town cancelled his contract at The County Ground by mutual consent after failing to break into the first team with Atiku making a statment that he has no regrets after Swindon exit.
International career
In 1999, Atiku represented the Ghana under-17 teamGhana national under-17 football team
Ghana national U-17 football team known as "The Riley Goon Squad" has been a two-time FIFA U-17 World Cup Champions in 1991 and 1995 and a two-time Runner-up in 1993 and 1997...
at 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship
1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The FIFA U-17 World Championship 1999 was held in the cities of Auckland, Christchurch, Napier, and Dunedin in New Zealand between 10 November and 27 November 1999...
in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and later was part of the Ghana under-20 side
Ghana national under-20 football team
Ghana national U-20 football team known as the Black Satellites, the current FIFA U-20 World Cup Champions and African Youth Champions, have been a three-time African Champion in 1995, 1999, 2009 and a two-time Runner-up at the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1993 and 2001...
at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Argentina between June 17 and July 8, 2001. The 2001 championship was the 13th contested. The tournament took part in six cities, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, and Mar del Plata...
in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.Lately in 2010 Ibrahim Atiku participate in trainings of Ghana national football team
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
but eventually didnt invited to play any officially game. He was also called up to the squad in August 2011 to play Nigeria but the match was called off due to the rioting in England
2011 England riots
Between 6 and 10 August 2011, several London boroughs and districts of cities and towns across England suffered widespread rioting, looting and arson....
.
External links
- http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=175528/index.html FIFA Stats
- http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/tournament=102/edition=3611/teams/team=1882397.html Ghana U-17 Squad
- http://www.vskfotboll.nu/index.php?fot=nyh&newsno=396 Move to Vasteras
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/6523091.stm IF Sylvia loan
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/i/inverness_ct/7668173.stm Inverness
- http://www.modernghana.com/news2/197962/2/ibrahim-atiku-joins-vasalund.html Vasalund move
- http://ghanasoccernet.com/attiku-clinches-lucrative-greece-deal/ Signs For Ethnikos Pireaius
- http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/9125516.Just_sign_here___/ Paolo Di Canio offers him Swindon contract.