Hassan Wasswa
Ugandan footballer (born 1988)
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Hassan Mawanda Wasswa (born 14 February 1988) is a Ugandan former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He made 75 appearances the Uganda national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hassan Mawanda Wasswa[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 February 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Nsambya, Uganda | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2007 | Kampala City | ||
| 2007–2008 | Saint George S.C. | ||
| 2008–2009 | F.C. Cape Town | ||
| 2009–2010 | Karabükspor | 31 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | Altay | 26 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Kayseri Erciyesspor | 21 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Kampala City | ||
| 2013–2014 | Đồng Nai F.C. | ||
| 2014–2015 | SC Villa | ||
| 2015–2016 | Al-Shorta | ||
| 2016–2017 | Al-Nejmeh | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Tala'ea El Gaish | 18 | (0) |
| 2019–2022 | Jeddah | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2006–2021 | Uganda | 75 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
On 4 January 2017, Wasswa moved to Lebanese Premier League club Nejmeh.[2] However, due to injury problems, he did not feature for the club.[2] In August 2019, Wasswa joined Saudi Arabian club Jeddah Club.[3]
International career
Wasswa retired from international football in April 2021 after 13 years with the Uganda national team.[4] He made with 75 appearances for the Uganda Cranes.[4]
Style of play
Mostly a defensive midfielder, Wasswa was also deployed at centre-back.[4]
After retirement
On 25 February 2024, Wasswa featured in Kiwanuka Sulaiman's friendly featuring Uganda national team ex-internationals and the Nakifuma Select FC which was played at Kikube Playground in Nakifuma alongside other players including captain Tony Mawejje.[5] In the game he scored a brace as the Uganda side won 3–1 with another goal coming from Hassan Mubiru.[6] Abbey Oketcho scored a consolation for the home team.
