Augustine Nsumba (born 7 December 1987) is an Ugandan former footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 December 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Mukono District, Uganda | ||
| Height | 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2006 | Villa | ||
| 2007–2009 | ÍBV | ||
| 2010–2014 | URA | ||
| 2015 | Villa | ||
| 2015–2017 | BUL | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2006–2007 | Uganda | 8 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 August 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 August 2024 | |||
Early life
editNsumba was born on 7 December 1987 in Mukono District, Uganda. He attended primary school in Mukono District, Uganda. After that, he attended Old Kampala Senior Secondary school in Uganda. He was regarded as an Uganda prospect. He received comparisons to Argentina international Lionel Messi.[1]
Club career
editNsumba started his career with Ugandan side Villa. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[2] He helped the club win the league. In 2007, he signed for Icelandic side ÍBV. He helped the club win the league. In 2010, he signed for Ugandan side URA. He helped the club win the league. In 2015, he returned to Ugandan side Villa. After that, he signed for Ugandan side BUL. He captained the club.[3]
International career
editNsumba was a Uganda international. On 26 July 2006, he debuted for the Uganda national football team during a 1–1 draw with Rwanda. He played for the Uganda national football team at the 2006 CECAFA Cup.
Style of play
editNsumba mainly operated as a midfielder. He specifically operated as an attacking midfielder. He could also operate as a forward. He was known for his versatility.[4]
Personal life
editAfter retiring from professional football, Nsumba worked as a football manager. His playing career was regarded to have been affected by injuries and weight gain.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Magumba, Bengo, Nsumba: Which No.10 thrilled most?". monitor.co.ug.
- ^ "Nsumba sets double as his Villa challenge". newvision.co.ug.
- ^ "Augustine Nsumba named new BUL F.C Captain". kawowo.com.
- ^ "Cranes form-guide". observer.ug.
- ^ "Top 10 players that promised a lot but 'delivered almost nothing'". thetouchlinesports.com.
External links
edit- Augustine Nsumba at National-Football-Teams.com