Brian Aheebwa (born 1 July 1998) is a Ugandan footballer who plays for Kitara FC in the Uganda Super League[2] and Uganda national team (the "Cranes") as a striker.[3][1]

Brian Aheebwa
Brian Aheebwa
Personal information
Full name Brian Aheebwa
Date of birth (1998-07-01) 1 July 1998 (age 26)[1]
Place of birth Kibale District Uganda
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Kitara FC
Number 11
Youth career
2009-2016 St. John Bosco Seminary Academy
2014-2016 Mbarara Sports Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2020 Mbarara City F.C. 79 (32)
2020–2023 KCCA FC 6 (10)
2023– Kitara FC 37 (8)
International career
2020– Uganda 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 January 2020
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:14, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

Youth career

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At an early age, he was a member of St. John Bosco Seminary School and in 2014 joined Mbarara Sports Academy til 2016.[4]

Career

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Mbarara FC (2016-2020)

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Aheebwa joined Mbarara City FC in 2016 graduating from Mbarara Sports Academy. He signed a 4year contract upon joining Mbarara City FC, In 2016, he was the Regional League top scorer with eight goals.[5] He made his Big League 2017 debut for Mbarara City FC against Kireka United FC. He scored his first goal against Masavu FC in March 2017.[6] On 9 April 2017 he scored four goals for Mbarara City FC against Nyamityobora FC.[6][5] He scored 39 goals during his four-year tenure he was at Mbarara City FC.[4]

KCCA FC

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In June 2020 he joined KCCA FC and signed a 3-year contract.[7][8] On 3 December 2020, he made his debut for KCCA FC against Bright Stars FC.[9] He scored his first goal for K.C.C.A FC in that game, K.C.C.A FC won 2–1.[10]

Personal life

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Aheebwa was born on 1 July 1998 in Kibale District. He attended Kahunde Primary School, St. John Bosco Seminary Secondary School in Hoima before joining St. Kirigwajjo Secondary School where he received his UCE. Between 2014 and 2015, Aheebwa was admitted to Mayanja Memorial Medical Training Institute where he graduated with a certificate in Nursing thus a certified clinical officer.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Uganda - B. Aheebwa - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ "Brian Aheebwa Kampala City videos, transfer history and stats - SofaScore". www.sofascore.com.
  3. ^ "Brian AHEEBWA". Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Official: KCCA FC Unveils Brian Aheebwa | The SportsNation". 2 August 2020.
  5. ^ a b c "Aheebwa: KCCA clinical officer practising the science in front of goal". Daily Monitor.
  6. ^ a b Isabirye, David (9 April 2017). "FUFA Big League: Ahebwa scores four goals in Mbarara derby". Kawowo Sports.
  7. ^ "Aheebwa joins KCCA Football Club on three-year deal". Kawowo Sports. 1 July 2020.
  8. ^ Isabirye, David (3 August 2020). "Striker Aheebwa brings a healthy selection situation at KCCA". Kawowo Sports.
  9. ^ Mayega, Dennis (3 December 2020). "Brian Ahebwa Scores On His First Competitive Debut As KCCA Wallops Soltilo Bright Stars In The First Game Of The Season".
  10. ^ "Bright Stars FC vs KCCA FC live score, 3 Dec 2020 | FOOTLIVE". footlive.com. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
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