Abdulafees Abdulsalam (born 13 April 1984) is a Nigerian football player. He is an attacking player who can play striker based on his physical capability and football sense.
Abdulafees has played for clubs in Nigeria, Benin, China, Malaysia, and the Middle East.
In the second transfer window of the 2014 Malaysia Super League in April 2014, he joined Perak FA after a successful trial.
He was a part of the Nigeria U17 in 2001 African U-17 Championship, who finished as the first rank in Group A, making it through to the next round, before winning gold medal in Seychelles
Qatar 2nd Division League Winners, Highest Goal Scorer - 2011
Qatar 2nd Division FA Cup winner, Highest Goal Scorer - 2011
Sheikh Jasim Cup, Qatar, Highest Goal Scorer - 2011
Bahrain Premier League, 2nd Highest Goal Scorer - 2010
China Premier League, 3rd Highest Goal Scorer - 2009
Malaysia Premier League, 2nd Top Scorer and Shahzan muda FC Top Scorer- 2006âÂÂ2007
MVP - Shahzan Muda FC 2005âÂÂ2006
Malaysia Premier League 2nd Top Scorer and Shahzan Muda FC Top Scorer- 2005âÂÂ2006
Promotion to Premier League - 2005
League Champion: Shahzan Muda FC - Malaysia Premier II (Promoted to Div1).2004-2005
League Champion: Mogart 90 FC - Benin Republic Div. 1 - 2003âÂÂ2004
League 2nd Finish: Nitel FC, Nigeria Pro Div. 1 League - 2002âÂÂ2003
Champion of Africa: U-17 Nation Cup - 20
After retiring from professional football in 2018 following a stint in the Myanmar National League, Abdulsalam chose to settle permanently in Malaysia. He is married to a local Malaysian woman, and the couple has four children.
Abdulsalam's footballing legacy in Malaysia continues through his son, **Ibrahim Abdulafees**, who is a professional prospect. Ibrahim currently plays for the Sri Pahang FC President's Cup (U21) squad. In June 2024, Ibrahim gained media attention after scoring the winning goal for Sri Pahang in a 1âÂÂ0 victory over Penang FC III.