The Ghanaian defender was named the Pars’ Burger King UK Player of the Month after fans cast their votes.

Abdulai played every minute of a busy unbeaten six-game October as Dunfermline recorded three clean sheets and conceded just three goals.

The award continues an impressive return to action for the 22-year-old, who has become an ever-present in Neil Lennon’s side since recovering from a shoulder injury.

He suffered the injury during a pre-season friendly against Clyde in June and missed the beginning of the campaign before returning against Livingston in August.

The centre-half has played every minute of every league game since his return.

And, after losing his comeback match against Livingston, the Pars have not lost in the league since.

Dunfermline are now on an 11-game unbeaten run, stretching back to that meeting with Livi, with the Ghanaian playing every minute along the way.

Lennon praised the defender following his return to the side earlier in the campaign, describing him as a “really good athlete” who was continuing to improve on the ball and with his reading of the game.

He said: “He had a really good breakthrough season last year and we missed him at the start of the season.

“He had to get over that confidence thing with his shoulder and, now he’s over that, he’s looking really good.”

Abdulai joined the Pars from Ghanaian side Medeama SC in September 2025 on a three-year deal and made an immediate impression after being handed his opportunity.