Nigerian defender Nuru Abdullahi has retired from football at the age of 21 after he diagnosed with some heart issues.
Abdullahi had been on a period of rest after a couple of heart test by AS Roma in March 2018 but he has now decided to retire after medical advice.
The 21-year-old will, however, continue to work with the club in a non-playing role as he honours his contract.
AS Roma, according to several reports are also exploring the idea of keeping him after his contract as a scout or ambassador for the club.
Abdullahi started his career at Abuja Football College before moving to Italy to join Spezia in the summer of 2013.
He then joined Roma Primavera, s squad of players aged between 15 and 19 in July 2015 and went on to make 22 appearances.
Source: pulse.ng
