Bio

Coach Abukar joined the Knights' staff during the spring of 2018. Since 2016, he has been a Soccerdome Academy Director. 

Abukar is also the head coach of Calverton Eagles United MD Boys 00 (2012-present) where he led the young men to a 2018 Embassy Cup runner up finish, 2017 Region I Eastern Regional League title, 2017 OBGC Capital Cup Labor Day Championship, NCSL Boys 1st Division first place tie and was awarded the NCSL 2016 Coaches Award. 

Primary to and during his stint at Calverton, Abukar was the head varsity coach at Parkdale High School (2010-2016). He led the Panthers to three regional championship appearances (2011, 2013, 2016) and in 2013 won the 4A Regional title, while taking the team to the Maryland state semifinals. He was the PG County Gazette Coach of the Year for 2013.

He is a 2012 graduate of Bowie State University (Bachelors of Science, sports psychology) and currently resides in Prince George's County.