About Papa Idris
Born 1989. Papa Idris is a Nigerian association football player.
Papa Idris (born 27 July 1989) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a central defender.
Club career Idris started playing as a senior for Kaduna United and Kano Pillars.
On 28 March 2013, it was announced that he and compatriot Reuben Gabriel would join Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock as free agents, and both signed three-year deals the following week.
Idris' contract was terminated in late June 2013, without him having made one single official appearance. The move was confirmed by the club three months later, and he returned to his homeland by joining Gombe United for one year.
After a spell with Kada City in 2019, Idris then moved to Jigawa Golden Stars where he played for 2 seasons.
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Who is Papa Idris?
Nigerian footballer
When was Papa Idris born?
Papa Idris was born on 27 July 1989 in Nigeria.
What is Papa Idris's occupation?
Papa Idris is an association football player.
What nationality is Papa Idris?
Papa Idris is Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Papa Idris. https://biography.guide/papa-idris/
MLA: "Papa Idris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/papa-idris/.
Chicago: "Papa Idris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/papa-idris/.
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