Ibrahim Juma (footballer)

Ibrahim Juma (footballer)
Ibrahim Sadam Juma (born 1 October 1993) is a Ugandan professional footballer who recently played midfielder for Uganda Premier League Giants KCCA FC. He is known for his creativity, range of passing and finishing, he is also a free kick specialist. Juma has been capped by Uganda at international level.
Club career
Early years
During his youth, Juma played for Kampala Kids League. 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. 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.
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 playoffs and therefore getting promoted. Juma went on to play only 4 times for Cray Wanderers.
Bunamwaya
In 2009 Juma joined Ugandan Super League club Bunamwaya. He scored in a 3–0 win against Simba on 12 November, 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. 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. "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." The 2009–10 season finished with Bunamwaya winning their first league title. The following season was less successful for both Juma and the club. He scored vital goals in matches against Proline and Maroons, but he was hampered by injuries. The club were unable to retain the title, finishing third and 12 points behind the champions Uganda Revenue Authority.
Sài Gòn Xuân Thành
Juma joined Vietnamese First Division club Sài Gòn Xuân Thành in June 2011. His four goals scored in July and August helped the club win the title and promotion to the V-League.
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. 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. Juma took part in the 2011 African Nations Championship in Sudan, 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.
International goals
Scores and results list Uganda's goal tally first.
Personal life
He grew up in Luzira, a suburb of Kampala.
References
External links
1993 births
Living people
Footballers from Kampala
Men's association football midfielders
Ugandan men's footballers
Uganda men's international footballers
Xuan Thanh Saigon Cement FC players
Vipers SC players
Ugandan expatriate sportspeople in Vietnam
Expatriate men's footballers in Vietnam
Ugandan expatriate men's footballers
Ugandan expatriate football managers
Uganda men's A' international footballers
2018 African Nations Championship players
Ugandan expatriate sportspeople in England
Expatriate men's footballers in England
Cray Wanderers F.C. players
Isthmian League players
Kampala Capital City Authority FC players