Kerry Football Club is delighted to announce the arrival of Abel Alabi ahead of the 2025 SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division season, subject to international clearance.
The 21-year-old, 6 foot 3’ centre-back has become Conor McCarthy’s latest addition to his first-team squad ahead of the new season which gets underway on February 14th at home to Finn Harps
The Waterford native learned his trade in the Waterford FC Academy, where he played his trade at under 17 level. A swoop by EFL Championship side Coventry saw Abel play Under 21 and 23 football with the English side for almost 2 years. Abel made the move to non-league side Alvechurch FC before moving to Norway and to Floro SK where he signed for Kerry FC from.
The tall centre-back will fit straight into Conor McCarthy’s charges ahead of the new season.
Speaking after signing for Kerry FC, Abel Alabi told kerryfc.com, “Signing for Kerry FC is an incredible honour. It’s more than just joining a team—it’s becoming part of a passionate football family that represents the heart of Kerry. I can’t wait to give my all for the club, the fans, and the community.”
Also speaking after Abel’s move to the Kingdom, First Team Manager Conor McCarthy said, “Abel is a fantastic addition to our squad as the season start ticks ever closer. A Waterford boy at heart, Abel has gone on to prove himself really well at a high level in England and during his time in Norway. It’s great to offer Abel first-team football back in Ireland and we’ve already seen his ability in training over the last while, really delighted to have him here with us.”
