Ibrahim Abdallah Hamad (born 12 November 1997),[1] sometimes known as Ibrahim Bacca,[2] is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Young Africans. He has played for both the non-FIFA recognized Zanzibar national team, and for the recognized Tanzania national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth name | Ibrahim Abdallah Hamad | ||
| Date of birth | 12 November 1997[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Zanzibar City, Tanzania | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Young Africans | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Jang'ombe Boys | ||
| 2019–2021 | Malindi | ||
| 2021–2022 | KMKM | ||
| 2022– | Young Africans | ||
| International career | |||
| 2017– | Zanzibar | 5 | (0) |
| 2023– | Tanzania | 11 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editHamad began his senior career with the Zanzibar Premier League club Jang'ombe Boys in 2017. In 2019, he moved to Malindi for 2 season. In 2021, he spent a season with KMKM where he won the 2021–22 Zanzibar Premier League.[2] In January 142022, he transferred to the Tanzanian Premier League club Young Africans where he won 2 consecutive leagues, 1 Tanzania FA Cup and 1 Tanzania Community Shield.[3][4] In November 2023 he extended his contract with Young Africans until 2027, and after a strong performance against Al Ahly FC in the CAF Champions League a special day was inaugurated by his club and Zanzibar locals called "Bacca Day".[5]
International
editHamad was first called up to the Zanzibar national team for the 2017 CECAFA Cup, where the team came in second place.[6]
He was first called up to the Tanzania national team for a 1–0 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Uganda on 24 March 2023.[7] He made the final squad for Tanzania at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.[8]
Personal life
editHamad is a devout Muslim. His best friend died during the sinking of MV Spice Islander I in 2011. Hamad worked as a potato chip cutter when he was a young adult to prove to his parents that he could work. He was also a part of Zanzibar's military service.[2]
Honours
edit- KMKM
- Young Africans
References
edit- ^ a b c "Ibrahim Abdallah Hamad - Africa Cup of Nations 2023". english.ahram.org.eg.
Date of birth :12/11/1997
- ^ a b c Olipa Assa (19 May 2023). "Bacca sio uaskari tu hadi chips kauza" [Bacca is not just a car for chips]. Mwananchi.co.tz (in Swahili).
Ibrahim Abdallah Hamad 'Bacca' (24)
- ^ "YANGA SC YASAJILI BEKI MAHIRI MZANZIBARI" [YANGA SC SIGNS UP A SMART DEFENDER FROM ZANZIBAR]. binzubeiry.co.tz (in Swahili).
- ^ "Hawa hapa mastaa waliorejesha mataji Yanga" [Here are the stars who brought back Yanga titles]. Mwanaspoti.co.tz (in Swahili). 4 February 2024.
- ^ "IBRAHIM BACCA AJITIA KITANZI JANGWANI HADI 2027" [IBRAHIM BACCA HAS A NOISE IN THE DESERT UNTIL 2027]. binzubeiry.co.tz (in Swahili).
- ^ "Zanzibar's Football Heroes Win Hearts Despite Loss to Kenya in CECAFA Cup". 19 December 2017.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Uganda vs. Tanzania". national-football-teams.com.
- ^ "Maskauti wamganda Bacca, simu zinaita!" [The scouts have frozen Bacca, the phones are ringing!]. Mwanaspoti.co.tz (in Swahili). 25 January 2024.
External links
edit- Ibrahim Hamad at Soccerway
- Ibrahim Hamad at National-Football-Teams.com