Mudashiru Lawal
Nigerian footballer (1954-1991)
Nigeria
Midfielder
Mudashiru Lawal: profile
Mudashiru Lawal (born 8 June 1954 in Abeokuta, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 6 July 1991.
Lawal's senior club career began in 1975 at Shooting Stars SC. He played for 3 clubs between 1975 and 1991.
At international level, Lawal represented Nigeria (1975–1985), earning 86 caps and scoring 11 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea on 9 March 1976 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Abeokuta has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Yisa Sofoluwe, Elvis Onyema and Christian Nwachukwu.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1984 | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1985–1986 | Stationery Stores F.C. |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 1987–1988 | Abiola Babes |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1989–1991 | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1985 | Nigeria |
Senior | 86 | 11 |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Mar 1976 | Guinea 1–1 Nigeria | 55 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 14 Mar 1976 | Egypt 2–3 Nigeria | 82 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 8 Mar 1980 | Nigeria 3–1 Tanzania | 11 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 22 Mar 1980 | Nigeria 3–0 Algeria | 50 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 6 Dec 1980 | Nigeria 1–1 Tanzania | 29 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 18 Mar 1984 | Cameroon 3–1 Nigeria | 10 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mudashiru Lawal born?
Mudashiru Lawal was born in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Which national team does Mudashiru Lawal play for?
Mudashiru Lawal played international football for Nigeria. He has 86 caps and 11 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mudashiru Lawal played for?
Mudashiru Lawal's recorded clubs are Shooting Stars SC, Stationery Stores F.C. and Abiola Babes.
What position does Mudashiru Lawal play?
Mudashiru Lawal played as a midfielder.