James Jimmy Kidega (born 16 August 1982) is an Ugandan former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Jimmy Kidega
Personal information
Full name James Jimmy Kidega[1]
Date of birth (1982-08-16) 16 August 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth Jinja, Uganda
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001 SC Villa
2002–2004 Express
2005–2008 Rayon Sports
2008 La Passe
2008–2010 Rayon Sports
2010–2011 Gulu United
2011–2012 Uganda Revenue Authority
2012 Chanthaburi
2013 Bontang
International career
2003–2008 Uganda 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early and personal life

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Born in Jinja,[1] his brother is Moses Oloya, who also played international football for Uganda.[2]

Career

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Kidega played club football for SC Villa, Express, Rayon Sports, La Passe, Gulu United, Uganda Revenue Authority, Chanthaburi and Bontang.[1] He also earned two caps for the Ugandan national team.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Jimmy Kidega". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  2. ^ "FUFA Mourns The Passing On Of Justine Okeny, Father Of Uganda Cranes Player Moses Oloya". FUFA. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2017.