About Bala Ali
Born 1968. Bala Ali is a Nigerian association football player.
Bala Ali (born 16 August 1968) was a footballer who played as a winger for clubs in Nigeria and Greece.
Club career In 1991, Ali joined Super League Greece side Panachaiki for one season appearing in 16 league matches for the club.
International career Ali made several appearances for the Nigeria national football team. He scored on his debut, a friendly against Upper Volta in 1981. He also played for Nigeria at the 1984 African Cup of Nations finals, helping the squad to a runners-up finish.
He played in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Angola. His teammate, Samuel Okwaraji died during the match.
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Who is Bala Ali?
Nigerian footballer
When was Bala Ali born?
Bala Ali was born on 16 August 1968 in Nigeria.
What is Bala Ali's occupation?
Bala Ali is an association football player.
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Bala Ali is Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bala Ali. https://biography.guide/bala-ali/
MLA: "Bala Ali." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bala-ali/.
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