IBRAHIM ALIYU NEWS

Sets up opening goal Aliyu had an assist while taking three off target shots, crossing twice (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 4-3 win over Vancouver.

Impact Aliyu set up Adalberto Carrasquilla in the 29th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Houston with three chances created in the match. The assist was the first of July for Aliyu who has combined for nine shots and seven crosses over his last three appearances.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against LA FC Aliyu (foot) is in the starting XI in Sunday's clash against Los Angeles FC.

Impact Aliyu made a quick return after dealing with the foot issue during the week, so he should be fit enough for significant playing time in this game. His presence on the left wing is often beneficial for his team, as he has scored two goals and two assists over his last seven league appearances.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury list Aliyu (foot) is questionable for Sunday's match against LAFC.

Impact Aliyu could miss out this weekend after dealing with a foot issue, as he is now questionable for Sunday. He has only missed one start all season, so this will be a big loss if he cannot compete. That said, if he is left out, expect Latif Blessing or Brooklyn Raines to start in his place.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nets another goal Aliyu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Aliyu scored in his second match in a row after having snapped an eight game scoreless streak. This puts him at six goals with three assists in 21appearances, 20 of them coming as starts.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Finally scores goal Aliyu scored one goal with his three shots (one on goal) during the Dynamo's 1-0 win Saturday against Charlotte FC.

Impact After eight games without a goal in MLS action, Aliyu got back on the scoresheet Saturday. By doing so, he has logged at least one goal every month since March and goes into July 2024 with five this year, which is two more than his three scored from 2023.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Aliyu scores early as Dynamo edge Charlotte FC 1-0 Ibrahim Aliyu’s fifth-minute goal held up as the deciding score in Houston Dynamo FC’s 1-0 win over visiting Charlotte FC on Saturday.The vi...

JUNE 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ibrahim Aliyu scores early as Dynamo edge Charlotte FC 1-0 Ibrahim Aliyu’s fifth-minute goal held up as the deciding score in Houston Dynamo FC’s 1-0 win over visiting Charlotte FC on Saturday.The vi...

JUNE 30 • SACBEE.COM

Sets up goal in draw Aliyu assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he w...

Impact Aliyu smartly chipped a cross over the Seattle keeper, setting up an easy tap-in for his teammate Wednesday to open the scoring for Houston in their 2 - 2 draw with Seattle. Aliyu now has two assists over his last four appearances (three starts). In 2023, Aliyu managed three goals and two assists over 28 appearances (16 starts). In 2024, Aliyu has already surpassed those totals. Through 18 appearances (17 starts), he has scored four goals and supplied three assists.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Wednesday's win Aliyu assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was g...

Impact Aliyu recorded his second assist of the season Wednesday, his first since the season opener. He set up Sebastian Kowalczyk's outside-the-box strike in the 80th minute which gave his side the 3-1 lead. He put in solid work on the defensive end too, winning two tackles, intercepting one pass and making two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in midweek game Aliyu (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's visit to Austin.

Impact Aliyu wasn't forced to miss time after leaving the previous match with a minor injury. The attacker is his team's top scorer with four goals in the current campaign and will look to make an impact after attempting multiple shots in three of his last four appearances.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner and leaves injured Aliyu scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Sporting Kansas City. He was injured and subbed out in the 92nd...

Impact Aliyu scored the game-winner in the 78th minute with his fourth goal in the campaign. The forward then left the pitch 11 minutes later with an undisclosed injury. If he misses any game, Latif Blessing or Ethan Bartlow may replace him.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Aliyu lifts Dynamo past Sporting Kansas City Ibrahim Aliyu scored in the 78th minute to help the Houston Dynamo defeat host Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Saturday night.With leading score...

MAY 12 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Ibrahim Aliyu lifts Dynamo past Sporting Kansas City Ibrahim Aliyu scored in the 78th minute to help the Houston Dynamo defeat host Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Saturday night.With leading score...

MAY 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Fires in five shots Aliyu registered five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Aliyu continues to struggle after a hot start to the campaign, as he registered his fourth straight match without a goal despite taking five shots Saturday after starting the season with three goals in six appearances. He will now look to change that in the club's next match, as he is only one goal away from topping his three goals in 28 appearances from last campaign.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nets consolation goal Aliyu scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Chicago Fire.

Impact Aliyu scored his third goal in six matches as he took his shot tally up to 15 across his last five matches. The attacker has consistently been a threat in every appearance he's made this season and will look to keep his good form rolling against Minnesota United on Saturday.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots in win Aliyu attempted five shots (four on target) in Saturday's 2-1 win against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Aliyu had more than double the amount of shots than any other player, coming closest with two efforts in the space of 30 seconds that both forced good saves from the keeper. He has already scored twice with just five games gone and is all but certain to have a more productive campaign compared to last year, when he managed just three all season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in consecutive matches Aliyu scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Portland Timbers.

Impact Aliyu scored what turned out to be the decisive goal in the match late on in the first half of Houston's 1-0 victory over Portland on Saturday. The match was the second in a row in which Aliyu has scored. Furthermore, Aliyu's assist in the season opener means that he has now had a goal contribution in each of Houston's first three matches. The young forward looks primed for a breakout performance as Houston's main attacker after starting the season in impressive form and playing all but seven minutes of the Dynamo's matches. Aliyu is just one goal and one assist shy of tying his season totals from 2023 (three goals, two assists) after just three matches in 2024.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nets early in defeat Aliyu scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), creating a chance and making two interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Aliyu needed just seven minutes to open the scoring in the match while leading Houston in both shots and interceptions Saturday. The winger is in good form to start the season with Saturday's goal and an assist through two matches to go along with four shots and three chances created.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist versus SKC Aliyu made an assist and created two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Aliyu had the chance to start after finishing the previous campaign as a reserve and made most of the new opportunity, assisting Gabe Segal's equalizer in the 69th minute. With Nelson Quinones (leg) set to miss the entire season, Aliyu looks like a full-time starter for the foreseeable future.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent contributor Aliyu scored three times and assisted twice in 28 appearances (16 starts) in 2023.

Impact Aliyu didn't hit the ground running with the Dynamo. He did add a decent five goal contributions in 1,277 minutes, but he failed to find major minutes despite the 28 appearances. Aliyu also finished the season with two starts in the final three months, as he fell entirely out of favor.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home win Aliyu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 4-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Aliyu subbed on in the second half and scored Houston's fourth goal in the 84th minute to seal the deal. The forward now has three goals in the season. Despite being a backup recently, he scored twice in his last four appearances off bench.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late off bench Aliyu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Columbus Crew.

Impact Aliyu scored the game-clinching goal Wednesday as he found the back of the net in the 90th minute off a Hector Herrera assist to grasp the 2-0 lead. The goal came on his lone shot in the match in his first appearance off the bench since May 14. He now has four goal contributions on the season, three of which have come in his last five appearances.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Aliyu assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Aliyu assisted the third goal of the match scored by Adalberto Carrasquilla. He completed one dribble and recorded two tackles. He has scored once and assisted twice in 15 games this season and averages over a shot per game.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Kansas City Aliyu took two shots on target and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Sporting KC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Aliyu equalized Saturday's game just before halftime with a deft little chip over Kendall McIntosh, his first goal in MLS since joining Houston back in late April. This was also his third game with multiple shots across his 11 starts in the league.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with odd assist Aliyu assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Aliyu was credited with an odd assist, as he generated a defensive mistake that led to Corey Baird, but his tackle set up the goal. Aliyu has started each of the last six matches, but this was his first goal contribution of the campaign.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE