Hasan Babay Explained

Hasan Babay
Fullname:Hasan Ali Roble Babay
Birth Date:17 April 1995
Birth Place:Kismayo, Somalia
Height:1.83 m
Position:Defender
Years1:2012-2020
Clubs1:Elman
Goals1:2
Nationalyears1:2010s
Nationalteam1:Somalia
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:0

Hasan Babay (born 1 June 1992) is a Somali international footballer. During the early 2010s, Babay played for the Somali under-23 team.[1] Since the mid-2010s, Babay has been acting as a spokesperson with regards to the strategy of the Somali national football team.[2] At club level, Babay has solely represented local Somali clubs, particularly as a defender for Elman FC;[3] he cited insecurity concerns during the mid-2010s stint. He has served as the captain of the Somali national team since the mid-2010s,[4] becoming the longest continuously serving Somali player to do so.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Somalia U23 Coach Mbabazi admits team too weak for Rwanda U23. Collins. Okinyo. 24 April 2015.
  2. Web site: Somalia National Football team, Ocean Stars, prepares for World Cup Qualifiers. 3 September 2015. UNSOA.
  3. Web site: Hassan Ali Roble. Benjamin. Strack-Zimmermann. national-football-teams.com.
  4. Web site: Somalia's rocky road to a World Cup dream. Al Jazeera.
  5. Hasan Babay oo gool dhaliyay, guulna ku hogaamiyay kooxdii