As he marks another birthday today, January 28, 2026, Abubakar Salaudeen is choosing reflection over celebration, focusing on the body of work he continues to build with consistency and purpose.
Abubakar currently works as a football writer at Softfootball, where he covers match narratives, transfer developments, and fan-driven stories. His work is driven by accuracy, structure, and context, and operating in a fast-paced digital newsroom has strengthened his research skills, news judgment, and ability to communicate clearly under pressure.
With a background in Communication and Media Studies, Abubakar brings an academic lens to his storytelling. He has participated actively in research projects, including studies on media representation and gender narratives in film. These experiences have sharpened his analytical thinking, critical writing, and attention to detail, skills that directly influence how he verifies facts and frames football stories.
Beyond journalism and academics, Abubakar has contributed to NGO and volunteer-led initiatives, supporting communication, documentation, and project coordination. These roles exposed him to teamwork, responsibility, and impact-focused work outside the newsroom.
He has also served in leadership and committee roles within university projects and events, contributing to media coverage, planning, and financial coordination. These experiences helped build his sense of accountability, collaboration, and structured delivery.
As he celebrates another year today, Abubakar Salaudeen remains committed to learning, improving, and positioning himself for bigger opportunities in sports media, research, and digital communication. His journey continues with a clear focus on growth and long-term impact.
