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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1989-07-03) 3 July 1989 (age 35) | ||
Place of birth | Kampala, Uganda | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Left-back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006–2010 | SC Villa | 92 | (22) |
2010–2013 | Bunamwaya SC | 34 | (5) |
2013 | CS Don Bosco | ||
2013 | SC Villa | ||
2014–2018 | Gor Mahia | 59 | (6) |
2018–2019 | Kaizer Chiefs | 10 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Vllaznia | 8 | (0) |
International career | |||
2009–2019 | Uganda | 105 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Godfrey Walusimbi (born 3 July 1989) is a Ugandan former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He is the——first Ugandan footballer——to play more than 100 international matches.
Club career※
In June 2011 Walusimbi went to Sweden for a two-week trial with Allsvenskan side BK Häcken.
CS Don Bosco※
In January 2013, he left Bunamwaya for DR Congo side CS Don Bosco. Having spent a few months with the "team," he canceled his contract in response to the poor working conditions. He returned to his former team SC Villa.
Gor Mahia※
In December 2013, Walusimbi joined Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia where coached by former Uganda national team coach Bobby Williamson.
Kaizer Chiefs※
In August 2018, Walusimbi moved to South African Premier Division club Kaizer Chiefs, signing three-year contract. The reported cost of the transfer was around 4.4 million South African rand. He made his league debut for the club on 18 September 2018, playing all ninety minutes in a 2–0 away victory over Free State Stars. In January 2019, "Walusimbi left the club," electing to return home to his native Uganda.
Vllaznia※
In September 2019, Walusimbi joined Albanian Superliga side KF Vllaznia Shkodër on a one-year contract. He left the club at the end of the season.
International career※
On 4 September 2010, Walusimbi made his Uganda national team debut in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola as a replacement for the injured Nestory Kizito. On 16 April 2011, he helped the Uganda U23 Team to a 2–1 first leg victory over Tanzania in the All Africa Games qualifier with excellent performance in which he created the first goal with some creative work on the left flank. On 4 June 2011, he scored against Guinea-Bissau in a crucial 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification game. The goal was the first in a 2–0 win for the cranes which saw them top Group J in front of a packed Mandela National Stadium.
Career statistics※
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Uganda | 2009 | 6 | 0 |
2010 | 12 | 0 | |
2011 | 14 | 1 | |
2012 | 13 | 2 | |
2013 | 11 | 0 | |
2014 | 8 | 0 | |
2015 | 4 | 0 | |
2016 | 9 | 0 | |
2017 | 14 | 0 | |
2018 | 7 | 0 | |
2019 | 7 | 0 | |
Total | 105 | 3 |
See also※
References※
- ^ Mamrud, Roberto (14 February 2019). "Godfrey Walusimbi - International Appearances". RSSSF.
- ^ Kaweesi, Fred (19 June 2011). "Walusimbi eyes move to Sweden". New Vision. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Uganda: Godfrey Walusimbi confirms Gor Mahia interest". Starafrica.com. 20 December 2013. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ^ "Gor Mahia sign Ugandan defender Walusimbi". Otieno Otieno. Goal.com. 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Godfrey Walusimi joins Kaizer Chiefs". newvision.co.ug. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Walusimbi completes move to Kaizer Chiefs". kawowo.com. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "BREAKING: Kaizer Chiefs complete signing of Godfrey Walusimbi from Gor Mahia". goal.com. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Free State Stars vs. Kaizer Chiefs – 18 September 2018 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Kaizer Chiefs release Godfrey Walusimbi after signing Reeve Frosler and Daniel Akpeyi". goal.com. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Kaizer Chiefs lay-off Walusimbi". kawowo.com. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ Sang, Kiplagat (3 September 2019). "Godfrey Walusimbi: KF Vllaznia sign former Gor Mahia and Kaizer Chiefs defender". Goal.com. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ Chippa deny interest in Chiefs flop, kickoff.com, 26 August 2020
- ^ "The Observer - Godfrey Walusimbi keen to build on great start". Observer.ug. 8 September 2010. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
- ^ "Kobs engage Tanzanians". Razor.ug. 16 April 2011. Archived from the original on 19 April 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
External links※
- Godfrey Walusimbi at Soccerway
- "Godfrey Walusimbi". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Kampala
- Men's association football defenders
- Ugandan men's footballers
- Uganda men's international footballers
- 2017 Africa Cup of Nations players
- 2019 Africa Cup of Nations players
- SC Villa players
- CS Don Bosco players
- Gor Mahia F.C. players
- Kaizer Chiefs F.C. players
- KF Vllaznia Shkodër players
- Ugandan expatriate men's footballers
- Expatriate men's footballers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ugandan expatriate sportspeople in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Expatriate men's footballers in Kenya
- Ugandan expatriate sportspeople in Kenya
- Expatriate men's soccer players in South Africa
- Ugandan expatriate sportspeople in South Africa
- Expatriate men's footballers in Albania
- Ugandan expatriate sportspeople in Albania
- FIFA Men's Century Club