Ibrahim Abdallah Hamad (born 12 November 1997),[1] sometimes known as Ibrahim Bacca,[2] is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Young Africans. He has played for both the non-FIFA recognized Zanzibar national team, and for the recognized Tanzania national team.

Ibrahim Hamad
Personal information
Birth name Ibrahim Abdallah Hamad
Date of birth (1997-11-12) 12 November 1997 (age 26)[1]
Place of birth Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9+12 in)[1]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Young Africans
Number 2
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Jang'ombe Boys
2019–2021 Malindi
2021–2022 KMKM
2022– Young Africans
International career
2017– Zanzibar 5 (0)
2023– Tanzania 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Hamad began his senior career with the Zanzibar Premier League club Jang'ombe Boys in 2017. In 2019, he moved to Malindi for 2 season. In 2021, he spent a season with KMKM where he won the 2021–22 Zanzibar Premier League.[2] In January 142022, he transferred to the Tanzanian Premier League club Young Africans where he won 2 consecutive leagues, 1 Tanzania FA Cup and 1 Tanzania Community Shield.[3][4] In November 2023 he extended his contract with Young Africans until 2027, and after a strong performance against Al Ahly FC in the CAF Champions League a special day was inaugurated by his club and Zanzibar locals called "Bacca Day".[5]

International

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Hamad was first called up to the Zanzibar national team for the 2017 CECAFA Cup, where the team came in second place.[6]

He was first called up to the Tanzania national team for a 1–0 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Uganda on 24 March 2023.[7] He made the final squad for Tanzania at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.[8]

Personal life

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Hamad is a devout Muslim. His best friend died during the sinking of MV Spice Islander I in 2011. Hamad worked as a potato chip cutter when he was a young adult to prove to his parents that he could work. He was also a part of Zanzibar's military service.[2]

Honours

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KMKM
Young Africans

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Ibrahim Abdallah Hamad - Africa Cup of Nations 2023". english.ahram.org.eg. Date of birth :12/11/1997
  2. ^ a b c Olipa Assa (19 May 2023). "Bacca sio uaskari tu hadi chips kauza" [Bacca is not just a car for chips]. Mwananchi.co.tz (in Swahili). Ibrahim Abdallah Hamad 'Bacca' (24)
  3. ^ "YANGA SC YASAJILI BEKI MAHIRI MZANZIBARI" [YANGA SC SIGNS UP A SMART DEFENDER FROM ZANZIBAR]. binzubeiry.co.tz (in Swahili).
  4. ^ "Hawa hapa mastaa waliorejesha mataji Yanga" [Here are the stars who brought back Yanga titles]. Mwanaspoti.co.tz (in Swahili). 4 February 2024.
  5. ^ "IBRAHIM BACCA AJITIA KITANZI JANGWANI HADI 2027" [IBRAHIM BACCA HAS A NOISE IN THE DESERT UNTIL 2027]. binzubeiry.co.tz (in Swahili).
  6. ^ "Zanzibar's Football Heroes Win Hearts Despite Loss to Kenya in CECAFA Cup". 19 December 2017.
  7. ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Uganda vs. Tanzania". national-football-teams.com.
  8. ^ "Maskauti wamganda Bacca, simu zinaita!" [The scouts have frozen Bacca, the phones are ringing!]. Mwanaspoti.co.tz (in Swahili). 25 January 2024.
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