Nigerian forward Tanko Abdullahi made a thrilling statement on Wednesday, scoring twice to lead FK Pardubice to a convincing 3-1 preseason comeback win over Slovak side Skalica.
Coming off a challenging season, Abdullahi showed hunger and confidence as he changed the tempo of the game with two second-half goals, Footballrover reports.
It was the kind of performance fans had been waiting for—and it delivered.
Tanko Abdullahi’s brace ignites FK Pardubice preseason win
The friendly, held at Hřište Opatovice nad Labem, started with Skalica taking the lead early through Sean-Andreas Seitz in the 16th minute.
But FK Pardubice didn’t take long to respond, as Vojtech Sychra found the equaliser just 16 minutes later, bringing the first half to an even 1-1.
Then came the magic moment. Tanko Abdullahi, who came off the bench to replace Ladislav Krobot, made an immediate impact.
Just eight minutes into the second half, he calmly converted a penalty to give Pardubice the lead.
Seventeen minutes later, Abdullahi struck again, sealing the victory with a well-taken finish—his second goal of the game and a moment that may signal a turning point in his career.
A fresh start for Tanko Abdullahi after tough season
Last season was a frustrating one for Abdullahi, managing just one goal and one assist across 15 appearances.
But this sharp preseason showing could be just what he needs to spark a successful campaign ahead.
With more preseason fixtures lined up, including their next clash against Jihlava, FK Pardubice will be hoping the 27-year-old Nigerian stays fit, focused, and firing.
If this momentum continues, the FK Pardubice preseason could be the stage for his revival.
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