Israel "Izzy" Adewale Abanikanda is a running back for the Pittsburgh Panthers of the National Football League. Abanikanda broke the Pitt single-game rushing record of 320 yards against Virginia Tech in Week 6 of 2022, shattering Tony Dorsett's 1975 record of 303 yards.
Israel Abanikanda’s Parents
Saidi and Mariam Abanikanda, Israel's parents, are Nigerian immigrants who have settled in the United States. Israel Abanikanda’s parents moved to the United States after having their first child, Michael Abanikanda, in 1994. Michael is Israel’s elder brother.
Israel Abanikanda’s Siblings
Israel has a brother and sister and their names are, Michael Abanikanda and Debra Abanikanda, respectively. Michael is the eldest in the family and is a former collegiate football player who attended the University of Buffalo. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in psychology. Not much is known about Debra Abanikanda apart from the fact that she also attended the University of Buffalo and has a bachelor’s degree in communications, according to her LinkedIn.
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