Abubakar Lawal or sometimes spelt as "Abubaker Lawal" (born 5 September 1995) was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward for Vipers SC in the Uganda Premier League.
Career.
Lawal started his professional career with Wikki Tourists in January 2019, where he played for one season before moving to Nasarawa United in November 2020. In July 2022, he joined AS Kigali before eventually signing with Vipers SC.
One of his most notable accomplishments was scoring Vipers SC’s first-ever group-stage goal in the CAF Champions League, securing a 1-1 draw against Raja Casablanca.
Death.
On 23 February 2025, it was reported that Lawal had fallen from a third-floor balcony at the Voicemall Shopping Arcade, Kajjansi, where he had gone to visit a Tanzanian friend according to the Uganda Police Force.