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Tom Ikara

Tom Ikara (born 12 February 1997) as also known as Tom Ikaara, Thomas Ikara is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Uganda Cranes.[1][2][3][4] He played as a goalkeeper for various association football clubs that include: Busoga United FC, KCCA FC, Mbarara City FC, Police FC (Uganda).[5][6]

Tom Ikara
Personal information
Full name Thomas Ikara
Date of birth 12 February 1997
Place of birth Jinja District
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Sidama Coffee S.C.
Number 1
Youth career
BB Soda academy
Blacksmith football Club
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Busoga United FC
KCCA FC
Mbarara City FC
Police FC (Uganda)
Bul FC
Sidama Coffee S.C.
International career
Uganda national football team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early childhood and education

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Ikara was born in Jinja Hospital that is located in Jinja district.[6][2] He completed his secondary school education at Jinja Secondary School.[7][8]

Football career

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Ikara started his football playing career with BB Soda academy.[9] He later joined for Blacksmith football Club.[9]

Busoga United FC

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Ikara played for Busoga United while it was FUFA Big League in the 2016/17.[10][11][9][12]

KCCA FC

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Ikara played for KCCA FC in January 2018 where he won with them leagues that included; the Uganda Premier League in the 2018/19 season, the CECAFA Kagame Cup in 2019.[13][12][14][2][9] He also played in the CAF Champions League with KCCA FC.[15][14] Ikara was loaned by KCCA FC to Mbarara City FC for one year in the 2019/20 season under the agreement that Mbarara City will cater for the salary and allowances of Ikara.[16][17]

Mbarara City FC

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Ikara played for Mbarara City FC in 2019 on loan where he played 21 out of 25 Uganda premier league matches after he was loaned from KCCA FC.[18][19][15][10][9]

Police FC (Uganda)

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Ikara joined Police FC after he signed a two year contract as a free agent on the 28 July 2020.[19][10][20]

BUL FC

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Ikara joined BUL FC from Police FC in July 2022 after signing with a two year contract.[6][21][9][22] In 2024, he signed a new two year contract with BUL FC that will end in 2026.[23]

Uganda cranes

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Ikara has played for Uganda cranes since 2018.[24][25][26][27][28] He participated in the 2018, 2019 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers and also the 2021 CHAN finals.[29][30][31][32] He was in the Uganda cranes team that participated in the FIFA 2026 World cup qualifiers and also Moroco AFCON 2025 qualifiers.[33]

International career

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In 2024, Ikara joined Sidama Coffee SC from BUL FC after he signed a two year contract as a free agent.[28][34][35]

Awards and nominations

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  1. Golden Glove award winner, 2023/2024 StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) season while playing for BUL FC.[36][37]
  2. Best goalkeeper award, 2015/16 FUFA Big league season.[28][34]
  3. Most clean sheets award (15), 2023/2024 StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) season.[38][34][39]
  4. Goalkeeper of the season nominee, 2023/2024 StarTimes Uganda Premier League.[40]

Read also

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References

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  1. ^ Team, Kawowo Sports (31 March 2017). "Tom Ikara". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Isabirye, David (28 June 2019). "KCCA FC loans out goalkeeper Tom Ikara". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  3. ^ Isabirye, David (10 October 2017). "Ikara to miss Kirinya-Jinja S.S - Masavu UPL tie at Bugonga". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Six Jogoos nominated for end of season awards". Monitor. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  5. ^ Team, Kawowo Sports (31 March 2017). "Tom Ikara". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Kiyonga, Ismael (12 July 2022). "BUL FC continues to dominate market with Ikaara signing". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Goalkeeper Tom Ikara Signs For Police FC". ChimpReports. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Is it the end of Jinja SSS dominance?". Monitor. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  9. ^ a b c d e f "July, 2022 - BUL FC". 26 July 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  10. ^ a b c Isabirye, David (28 July 2020). "Police beat Vipers to goalkeeper Tom Ikara's signature". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  11. ^ Isabirye, David (1 August 2020). "Goalkeeper Tom Ikara lauds KCCA coach Mutebi, ready for Police challenge". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  12. ^ a b Kiyonga, Ismael (12 July 2022). "BUL FC unveil Tom Ikara". Uganda Premier League - Official Website. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  13. ^ Mwanguhya, Andrew (29 July 2020). "Tom Ikara: Police finally get their man". Uganda Premier League - Official Website. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  14. ^ a b Isabirye, David (10 July 2020). "Tom Ikara crucial addition to URA's goalkeeping department". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  15. ^ a b Isabirye, David (28 July 2020). "Tom Ikara: Desire for playing time prompted my switch to Police". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  16. ^ Isabirye, David (28 June 2019). "KCCA FC loans out goalkeeper Tom Ikara". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  17. ^ Isabirye, David (1 August 2020). "Goalkeeper Tom Ikara lauds KCCA coach Mutebi, ready for Police challenge". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  18. ^ "Is KCCA primed to defend Uganda Premier League title?". New Vision. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  19. ^ a b Isabirye, David (28 July 2020). "Tom Ikara: Desire for playing time prompted my switch to Police". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  20. ^ "Neutrals' favourites Police FC search for route back to glory". Monitor. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  21. ^ Kule, Edwin Kyle (1 November 2023). "BUL's Kikomeko credits Ikara's 'heroics' in victory against URA". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  22. ^ "BUL FC ekansizza omukwasi wa ggoolo Ikara". New Vision. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  23. ^ Muyita, Joel (30 January 2024). "Goalkeeper Ikara extends stay at BUL". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  24. ^ "Cranes, Amavubi coaches relishing Chan encounter". Monitor. 8 February 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  25. ^ "Uganda Cranes beaten 4-0 by Comoros". New Vision. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  26. ^ Muyita, Joel (15 January 2024). "Put confirms final squad for Kuwait friendly game". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  27. ^ Kiyonga, Ismael (22 March 2024). "Comoros test for Paul Put's new look Uganda Cranes". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  28. ^ a b c "Transfers: Tom Ikara joins Sidama Coffee". ChimpReports. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  29. ^ Marsha, Ahmed (3 August 2017). "TOTAL CHAN 2018 Qualifiers: More Uganda Cranes players join the team training". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  30. ^ "Cameroon offer Cranes first test". Monitor. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  31. ^ "Build-up event to shape Cranes Chan aspirations". Monitor. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  32. ^ "Wasswa: Morale in camp high because of hunger Afcon 2019". Monitor. 7 February 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  33. ^ "Put organises house ahead of busy period". Monitor. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  34. ^ a b c "Ikara eager to continue legacy of Uganda goalkeepers in Ethiopia". Monitor. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  35. ^ "Kizza move reflects growing free transfer problem". Monitor. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  36. ^ "UPL to award best of 2023/24". Monitor. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  37. ^ Kiyonga, Ismael (21 June 2024). "SC Villa dominates 2023/24 UPL awards nominations". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  38. ^ "SC Villa's Patrick Kakande sweeps UPL awards". New Vision. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  39. ^ "Kakande becomes new chief of UPL". Monitor. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  40. ^ "Six Jogoos nominated for end of season awards". Monitor. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
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