Ibrahim Juma
Encyclopedia
Ibrahim Saddam Juma is a Uganda
n 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. Juma has been capped
by Uganda
at international level.
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.
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
.
.
. 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.
Sài Gòn Xuân Thành
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n footballer who plays for Sài Gòn Xuân Thành as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. Known for his creativity, range of passing and finishing, he is also a free kick
Free kick
A free kick is used to restart play in several codes of football:Association football* Direct free kick, from which one may score directly* Indirect free kick, from which one may not score directlyAmerican football;* Safety kick...
specialist. Juma has been capped
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
by Uganda
Uganda national football team
The Uganda national football team, nicknamed The Cranes, is the national team of Uganda and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations...
at international level.
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 CupGothia Cup
Gothia Cup is a youth association football tournament held annually in Gothenburg, Sweden, open for both boys and girls of ages 11 to 19 years. With regards to the number of participants, it is the world's largest football tournament: in 2011, a total of 35,200 players from 1567 teams and 72...
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.
Bunamwaya
Juma began his senior career in 2009 with Ugandan Super LeagueUgandan Super League
The Ugandan Super League is the top division of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, it was created in 1968.-Ugandan Super League Clubs - 2011/12:*Bul Bidco FC*Bunamwaya SC *Express FC *Fire Masters FC...
club Bunamwaya. He scored in a 3–0 win against Simba
Simba FC
Simba FC is a Ugandan football club based in Lugazi. They are the country's Army club. They were a dominant force in the 1970s and 1980s when all the players were serving officers in the Army.-Achievements:*African Cup of Champions Clubs: 0...
on 12 November, and was the focal point of the team in a match against Express
Express FC
Express FC is a football club from Kampala in Uganda. They play their home games at Muteesa II Stadium.-History:Express FC is the oldest premier football club in Uganda. It is popularly referred to by its faithful as 'Red Eagles' and was founded in October 1957. Top managers of then English Daily,...
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
Uganda Revenue Authority SC
Uganda Revenue Authority SC in an Ugandan football team based in Kampala. The club plays in the Ugandan Premier League. They won the national title in 2006, 2007,2009 and 2011.-Achievements:*Ugandan Premier League: 4*Ugandan Cup: 1...
.
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-LeagueV-League
The number of foreign players is restricted to five per team. A team could use three foreigners on the field each game.As 2009 statistics, about half of V-League foreign players are Brazilian and the rest come from Argentina, Nigeria, Ghana, Czech Republic, Thailand and others.-Attendance:V-League...
.
International career
Juma represented Uganda at youth level before being called-up to the senior teamUganda national football team
The Uganda national football team, nicknamed The Cranes, is the national team of Uganda and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations...
. He helped his country retain the CECAFA U-20 Championship
CECAFA U-20 Championship
The CECAFA U-20 Championship is a football tournament in Africa. It is organised by the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations , and includes national under 20 teams from Central and East Africa.-Past winners:Source:...
in 2010
2010 CECAFA U-20 Championship
The 2010 CECAFA U-20 Championship is an association football competition that is scheduled to take place between 14 and 28 August 2010. Eritrea will host the tournament for the first time in the country's history.-Group A:-Group B:...
. 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
Tanzania national football team
The Tanzania national football team represents Tanzania in association football and is controlled by the Tanzania Football Federation, the governing body for football in Tanzania. Tanzania's home ground is Benjamin Mkapa national stadium in Dar-es-Salaam and their head coach is Jan Børge Poulsen....
on 2 March 2010 and scored their second goal in a 3–2 win. Juma took part in the 2011 African Nations Championship
2011 African Nations Championship
The 2011 African Nations Championship was the second edition of the African Nations Championship tournament. Each participating nation was represented by players who play in their respective local divisions. The competition was hosted in Sudan from February 4 to 25, 2011...
in Sudan
Sudan
Sudan , officially the Republic of the Sudan , is a country in North Africa, sometimes considered part of the Middle East politically. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the...
, which features teams made up exclusively of players who compete in their countries' domestic leagues and was not recognised by FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
as a full international tournament.
Club
Bunamwaya- Ugandan Super LeagueUgandan Super LeagueThe Ugandan Super League is the top division of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, it was created in 1968.-Ugandan Super League Clubs - 2011/12:*Bul Bidco FC*Bunamwaya SC *Express FC *Fire Masters FC...
: 2009–10
Sài Gòn Xuân Thành
- Vietnamese First Division: 2011
External links
- Ibrahim Saddam Juma at National Football Teams