Kwara United right back, Yusuf Abubakar will be saying goodbye to bachelorhood this weekend as he will be saying "Yes I Do" to his long time heartthrob, Simbiat Idrees.

The wedding Nikkah slated for Sunday 22nd of March will take place in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.

Abubakar, who joined Kwara United from ABS FC last season, just bagged a National Diploma certificate in Business Administration.

The relationship according to Abubakar began about nine years ago and has expressed joy to finally settle down with Simbiat.

"I'm excited to be getting married to my friend, my sister my wife to be, it's a good feeling and I can't wait for the day, it's a moment I've been waiting for and I believe God will make it the beginning of happiness for me," Abubakar told SL10.

Asked what getting married mean to one of the pioneer players of Bukola Babes (now ABS) FC, he said, "It means alot to me, it makes one to be responsible and give one focus, it makes one especially players to a rest of mind and concentration on his games and I pray to God to give me and my wife the joy of marriage," he added.