Enock Walusimbi Explained

Enock Walusimbi
Birth Date:12 November 1998
Birth Place:Kampala, Uganda
Height:1.81 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:URA
Years1:2016–2020
Clubs1:Bright Stars
Caps1:23
Goals1:1
Years2:2020–2022
Clubs2:Express FC
Caps2:45
Goals2:2
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Peterhead
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:URA
Nationalyears1:2021–
Nationalteam1:Uganda
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:01:16, 7 April 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:01:16, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

Enock Walusimbi (born 12 November 1998) is a Ugandan footballer who plays as a defender for Uganda Revenue Authority and the Ugandan national team.

Club career

Walusimbi was born in Kampala.

After playing with Shafranto and Nansana United, Walusimbi played for Bright Stars between 2016 and 2020.[1] Walusimbi signed for Express FC on a two-year contract in September 2020,[2] and was handed the club captaincy ahead of the 2020–21 season.[3] He won the Uganda Premier League in his first season with Express.

In summer 2022, it was reported that Walusimbi had held trials at Scottish Premiership club Dundee United.[4] Walusimbi signed for Scottish League One club Peterhead in September 2022.[5] [6] He made 6 league appearances for the club, before being released at the end of the season.[7]

Walusimbi returned to Ugandan football, signing for Uganda Revenue Authority on a two-year contract on 31 July 2023.[8] [9]

International career

Having previously captained the Uganda under-23 side, he made his international debut for Uganda on 29 August 2021 in their 2–1 friendly defeat to Ethiopia.[10]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Uganda202150
202240
Total90

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Uganda Cranes captain Ssekagya was a big inspiration to my football career, says Enock Walusimbi. David. Isabirye. 3 July 2020. Kawowo Sports. 16 November 2022.
  2. Web site: Mabuka . Dennis . 28 September 2020 . Bbosa explains why Express FC signed Walusimbi from Bright Stars FC . 16 November 2022 . Goal.com.
  3. Web site: Mabuka . Dennis . 6 October 2020 . Bbosa confirms Enock Walusimbi as new Express FC captain . 16 November 2022 . Goal.com.
  4. Web site: Anaku, Walusimbi in United Kingdom for Trials. 18 July 2022. 16 November 2022.
  5. Web site: Welcome to Peterhead . Peterhead FC . 3 September 2022 . 3 September 2022.
  6. Web site: Shanks . Ciaran . 4 September 2022 . Peterhead squad bolstered with signing of international defender . 16 November 2022 . AberdeenLive.
  7. Web site: 12 May 2023 . Balmoor Bulletin #12 . 7 April 2024 . Peterhead F.C..
  8. Web site: Kiyonga . Ismael . 31 July 2023 . Former Express FC Captain Walusimbi signs for URA . 7 April 2024 . Kawowo Sports.
  9. Web site: Damba . Allan . 31 July 2023 . From Scotland, Enock Walusimbi is a Tax Collector . 7 April 2024 . Pulse Sports Uganda.
  10. Web site: Uganda Cranes debutant Walusimbi yearns for longevity on national team. David. Isabirye. 30 August 2021. Kawowo Sports. 16 November 2022.