Muhammad Shaban

Muhammad Shaban (born 11 January 1998) is an Ugandan international footballer who plays for Vipers, as a striker.

Muhammad Shaban
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-01-11) 11 January 1998
Place of birth Arua, Uganda
Playing position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Vipers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015 Vipers
2015–2017 Onduparaka
2017–2018 Kampala Capital City Authority
2018–2019 Raja Casablanca 5 (0)
2019– Vipers
National team‡
2016– Uganda 9 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:43, 28 September 2019 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 12:43, 28 September 2019 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Arua,[1] Shaban signed a contract with Vipers in 2015, but it was rendered void and he signed for Onduparaka instead.[2] He signed a three-year contract with Kampala Capital City Authority in October 2017, scoring on his debut a month later.[3] In August 2018 he was linked with transfer to South African club Orlando Pirates and Moroccan club Raja Casablanca.[4] He signed for Raja Casablanca for the 2018–19 season, making 5 league appearances,[1] before returning to Vipers in August 2019.[5]

International career

He made his international debut in 2016,[1] and was named in the squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.[6]

Honours
  • 2016 FUFA Footballer of the Year[7]

References
  1. "Muhammad Shaban". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  2. Shafik Ssenoga (16 June 2016). "Muhammad Shaban cleared to play for Onduparaka". New Vision. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  3. "Shaban Muhammed Delighted With Debut Goal". Kampala Capital City Authority FC. 16 November 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  4. Austin Ditlhobolo (14 August 2018). "Muhammad Shaban linked with Raja Casablanca after failed Orlando Pirates move". Goal.com. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  5. "Muhammad Shaban joins the club". 7 August 2019.
  6. "Total Africa Cup Of Nations 2017: Uganda Cranes 23 Man Squad To Gabon Named". FUFA. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  7. Swalley Kenyi (5 December 2016). "Shaban shocks by winning player of the year award". New Vision. Retrieved 19 November 2018.


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