Augustine Nsumba
| 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 | |||
Augustine Nsumba (born 7 December 1987) is an Ugandan former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Early life
[edit]Nsumba 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
[edit]Nsumba 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
[edit]Nsumba 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
[edit]Nsumba 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
[edit]After 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
- 1987 births
- Living people
- People from Mukono District
- Ugandan expatriate men's footballers
- Ugandan men's footballers
- Expatriate men's footballers in Iceland
- Men's association football midfielders
- Uganda Premier League players
- Úrvalsdeild karla (football) players
- BUL Jinja FC players
- SC Villa players
- Uganda Revenue Authority SC players
- Uganda men's international footballers