Ibrahim Juma

Ibrahim Juma
Personal information
Full name Ibrahim Saddam Juma
Date of birth (1993-10-01) 1 October 1993[1]
Place of birth Kampala, Uganda
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Saigon Xuan Thanh
Number 60
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009 Cray Wanderers 4 (0)
2009–2011 Bunamwaya ? (?)
2011– Sài Gòn Xuân Thành ? (?)
National team‡
2010– Uganda 5 (1)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 September 2011.

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 9 September 2011

Ibrahim Saddam Juma (born 1 October 1993) is a Ugandan footballer who plays for Sài Gòn Xuân Thành as a midfielder. Known for his creativity, range of passing and finishing, he is also a free kick specialist.[3] Juma has been capped by Uganda at international level.

Club career

Early years

During his youth, Juma played for Kampala Kids League.[4] He was a key player in the team that won Tivoli Cup and Gothia Cup in 2003 – he scored 25 goals in 13 matches during the latter competition – and the Tivoli Cup again the following year.[3][5] He helped the team win the Tivoli Cup again – their seventh title overall – in 2008 when they defeated Danish side Hillerod 6–0 in the final.[6]

Cray Wanderers

Juma began his senior career with Isthmian League club Cray Wanderers. After impressive performances for the reserve Juma was called to first team and eventually made his debut against Corinthian Casuals. Juma's most important contribution to Cray Wanderers was winning the free kick which was scored by Simon Osborn which resulted in Cray Wanderers winning the play offs and therefore getting promoted.[7] Juma went on to play only 4 times for Cray Wanderers.[8]

Bunamwaya

In 2009 Juma joined Ugandan Super League club Bunamwaya. He scored in a 3–0 win against Simba on 12 November,[9] and was the focal point of the team in a match against Express on 5 February 2010 as Bunamwaya came from three goals down to claim a 3–3 draw.[5] Edward Golola, the club's manager, said that Juma's imagination had breathed life into Bunamwaya and winning the league wasn't a far-fetched thought.[10] "He plays with a lot of maturity," said team-mate Ayub Kisalita. "One thing he has added to the team is his ability to unlock defences with his sublime passes. Then he gets into scoring positions and takes his chances so expertly."[5] The 2009–10 season finished with Bunamwaya winning their first league title.[9][11] The following season was less successful for both Juma and the club. He scored vital goals in matches against Proline and Maroons,[12] but he was hampered by injuries.[13] The club were unable to retain the title, finishing third and 12 points behind the champions Uganda Revenue Authority.[12]

Sài Gòn Xuân Thành

Juma joined Vietnamese First Division club Sài Gòn Xuân Thành in June 2011.[14][15] His four goals scored in July and August helped the club win the title and promotion to the V-League.[16]

International career

Juma represented Uganda at youth level before being called up to the senior team. He helped his country retain the CECAFA U-20 Championship in 2010.[17] Juma gave Uganda the lead in the final against Eritrea before the hosts equalised to take the match to extra time and then penalties, which Uganda won 5–4. He made his debut for the senior team against Tanzania on 2 March 2010 and scored their second goal in a 3–2 win.[10][18] Juma took part in the 2011 African Nations Championship in Sudan,[19] which features teams made up exclusively of players who compete in their countries' domestic leagues and was not recognised by FIFA as a full international tournament.

Personal life

He grew up in Luzira,[1] a suburb of Kampala.

References

  1. 1 2 "Ibrahim Saddam Juma". Ugandan Super League. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  2. ↑ "Ibrahim Juma". Soccerway. Global Sports Media. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  3. 1 2 Nsimbe, John Vianney (28 March 2010). "Top 10 list: Ugandan football prospects". The Observer. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  4. ↑ Somoni, M. J. (1 October 2010). "Fulham Hand Trial To Ibrahim Juma – Report". Goal. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  5. 1 2 3 Nsimbe, John Vianney (7 February 2010). "Semakula left in Saddam's wake". The Observer. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  6. ↑ Dudley, Trevor (13 July 2009). "KKL win seventh Tivoli Cup". New Vision. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  7. ↑ "Cray Wanderers Play Off Final". Retrieved 27 July 2012.
  8. ↑ "Juma Ibrahim Appearances". Retrieved 27 July 2012.
  9. 1 2 Schöggl, Hans; King, Ian (26 November 2010). "Uganda 2009/10". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  10. 1 2 Nsimbe, John Vianney (21 March 2010). "Cranes youngsters under the spotlight". The Observer. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  11. ↑ Nsimbe, John Vianney (24 April 2011). "Top 10 List: Factors to decide Super League title". The Observer. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  12. 1 2 King, Ian (15 July 2011). "Uganda 2010/11". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  13. ↑ Nsimbe, John Vianney (20 March 2011). "Bunamwaya's fall from grace offers lifeline to title contenders". The Observer. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  14. ↑ Kenyi, Swalley (15 June 2011). "Bunamwaya enter camp for CECAFA". New Vision. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  15. ↑ Nsimbe, John Vianney (26 June 2011). "Cecafa: It's Buna's moment". The Observer. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  16. ↑ "Vietnam First Division 2011". Soccerway. Global Sports Media. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  17. ↑ Kenyi, Swalley (28 August 2010). "Uganda/Eritrea: Hippos Wins Under 20 Cecafa Regional Title". AllAfrica. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  18. ↑ Kawuma, Kato; Bakama, James; Kenyi, Swalley (3 March 2010). "Uganda/Tanzania: Cranes Nip Tanzania". AllAfrica. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  19. ↑ "The Knowledge: Cranes players to feature in more than 2 Africa Cup of Nations finals". The Observer. 9 January 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
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