Charles Livingstone Mbabazi Explained

Charles Livingstone Mbabazi
Fullname:Charles Livingstone Mbabazi
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Birth Date:18 October 1980
Birth Place:Uganda
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1999
Clubs1:Kampala City Council FC
Years2:1999–2003
Clubs2:St Patrick's Athletic
Caps2:86
Goals2:20
Years3:2006–2008
Clubs3:Hà Nội ACB
Years4:2009–2010
Clubs4:Binh Duong
Years5:2011–2013
Clubs5:Wandegeya F.C.
Nationalyears1:1998–2003
Nationalteam1:Uganda
Nationalcaps1:36
Nationalgoals1:7
Manageryears1:2013–2014
Managerclubs1:Bright Stars FC
Manageryears2:2015
Managerclubs2:

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Charles Livingstone Mbabazi (born 18 October 1980) is a Ugandan football coach and former player who played for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland Premier Division and the Uganda national team. He was a versatile player with the ability to play on either wing or as a forward. During his time at the club he used the name Mbabazi on the back of his jersey.

Life and career

Mbabazi was introduced to St Patrick's by his then agent John Fashanu. He had previously been playing for Al Ahly SC in the Egyptian Premier League. After protracted negotiations for his international release with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, he made his Saints debut on St Stephen's Day 1999 against Athlone Town in the Leinster Senior Cup. Mbabazi became a huge fans' favourite, scoring his first goal against Longford Town in a League match at Richmond Park. Memorably, he scored a goal at home to Bray Wanderers, just four days after the death of his father and brother in Uganda.

In June 2002, Mbabzai scored against HNK Rijeka in the 2002 UEFA Intertoto Cup.[1] This game went down in history for Saints as their first ever win in European club competition. After going through on away goals, Charles again netted in the next round in the home tie against K.A.A. Gent.[2]

In 2003, he was forced to retire due to a heart problem after collapsing on the pitch in a league game versus Bohemians. His testimonial against a Brian Kerr select took place in November 2004 before his return to Uganda. Mbabazi won 36 caps for Uganda.

Honours

St Patrick's Athletic

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Notes and References

  1. News: St Pat's through to Intertoto second round. 30 June 2002. Breaking News. 23 May 2018.
  2. News: St Pat's Euro dream ends despite win. 13 July 2002. Breaking News. 23 May 2018.