Mustafa Kizza Explained

Mustafa Kizza
Birth Date:1999 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Kibuli, Uganda
Height:1.79 m
Position:Left back
Currentclub:KCCA
Clubnumber:12
Clubs1:KCCA
Years1:2017–2020
Caps1:70
Goals1:11
Clubs2:CF Montréal
Years2:2020–2021
Caps2:20
Goals2:0
Clubs3:Arouca
Years3:2022–2023
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Clubs4:KCCA
Years4:2023–
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Uganda U20
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2018
Nationalteam2:Uganda U23
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2019–
Nationalteam3:Uganda
Nationalcaps3:16
Nationalgoals3:4
Club-Update:28 December 2022
Nationalteam-Update:13:45, 2 March 2022 (UTC)

Mustafa Kizza (born 3 October 1999)[1] is a Ugandan footballer who plays for Kampala Capital City Authority FC and the Uganda national team as left back.

Club career

KCCA FC

On 24 February 2017, Kizza was unveiled at Kampala Capital City Authority's ground, Lugogo.[2] Kizza made his senior debut for Kampala Capital City Authority against Bright Stars FC at Phillip Omondi stadium on 3 March 2017.[3] He scored his first goal for Kampala Capital City Authority against Police FC on 15 November 2017 at Phillip Omondi Stadium Lugogo. He appeared in 7 matches for Kampala Capital City Authority.[4]

Kizza played his first game of the season against Bright Stars FC at Phillip Omondi StarTimes Stadium, Kampala Capital City Authority (won 2–1). He scored his first goal of the season against Police FC from Phillip Omondi Stadium Lugoggo.[5] He played 23 matches in the season. Kampala Capital City Authority won the league. Kizza completed the 2018–2019 Uganda Premier League season with 25 assists in that season; 16 in Uganda Premier League, 6 in Caf, 4 Uganda Cup and scored 2 goals in the season.[6]

Kizza played his first game in that season against Maroons FC, he played 24 Uganda Premier League games making 14 Assists; 2 assists in Caf, and scoring 6 goals.[7]

Kizza played his first game of the season against Wakiso Giants FC on 31 August 2019 and scored in that game, Kampala Capital City Authority won 1–0.

On 5th February 2023, Kizza re-joined Kampala Capital City Authority FC on a free transfer after his contract with Arouca ran out.

CF Montréal

In July 2020, he signed for Montreal Impact (which became known as CF Montréal in 2021).[8] Following the 2021 season, Kizza's contract option was declined by Montréal.[9]

Arouca

In July 2022, he signed for a Portuguese Club F.C. Arouca which plays in the top division Primeira Liga. [10] He was given a three-year contract.

International career

Under-20

Kizza played for Uganda U20 during the 2017 COSAFA U-20 Cup in Zambia.[11] He made his debut on 6 December 2017 against Zambia U20 at Arthur Davis Stadium, Kitwe.[12]

Under-23

Kizza has played for Uganda U23 during the AFCON U-23 Qualifiers.[13] He made his debut on 14 November 2018 against South Sudan U23 at Star Times Stadium Lugogo; Uganda U23 won the game 1–0 which was scored by Kizza.[14]

Senior

He made his senior national team debut on 1 June 2019 against Lesotho during the 2019 COSAFA Cup.

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results Uganda's goal tally first.

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 27 July 2019 align=center 2–0 align=center 3–1 2020 African Nations Championship qualification
2. 21 September 2019 align=center 3–0 align=center 3–0
3. 11 December 2019 align=center 1–0 align=center 2–0 2019 CECAFA Cup
4. 19 December 2019 align=center 2–0 align=center 2–0

Honors

KCCA FC

Individual Honors

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mustafa KIZZA. 16 February 2021.
  2. Web site: KCCA FC unveil teenagers. Daily Monitor. 19 December 2018.
  3. Web site: Mustafa Kizza shines at KCCA FC. Grace Lindsay. Mbabazi. October 6, 2018.
  4. Web site: I am ready to fight for a starting place" Kizza Mustafa | Swift Sports Uganda. 3 September 2017. 16 February 2021.
  5. Web site: New boy Kyambadde on score sheet again, named man of the match as Mutebi's back line almost gives away game. 4 August 2018. Ashraf. Habib. Galaxy FM.
  6. Web site: Youngsters Making A Case in Uganda's Top Flight Football. March 5, 2019.
  7. Web site: Kizza is KCCA's gift that keeps on giving. Daily Monitor.
  8. Web site: Montreal Impact sign Ugandan international fullback Mustafa Kizza | MLSsoccer.com. 16 February 2021.
  9. Web site: Tom . Bogert . Who's in, who's out? All 27 MLS clubs announce roster decisions following 2021 season . Roster Updates . . 13 December 2021 . 21 December 2021.
  10. Web site: Portuguese Club F.C Arouca Signs Ugandan defender Mustafa Kizza; pearlpost.co.ug. 16 July 2022.
  11. Web site: COSAFA U-20 Update: Final travelling list for Uganda Hippos team. 3 December 2017. 18 March 2019.
  12. Web site: COSAFA U20 Update: Shaban leads by example as Uganda beats hosts Zambia. 6 December 2017. 18 March 2019.
  13. Web site: TOTAL AFCON U-23 Qualifiers: Uganda Kobs edge South Sudan in first leg. 14 November 2018. 18 March 2019.
  14. Web site: FULL TIME: Uganda Kobs ?? 1–0 ?? South Sudan – CAF U-23 Qualifiers. Kawowo Sports. 14 November 2018. 18 March 2019.
  15. Web site: Kiyonga . Ismael . KCCA dominates, Sserunkuma is the 2016–17 UPL MVP . Kawowo . 20 December 2018.
  16. News: Wandati . Michael . KCCA FC beats Vipers, defends Uganda Cup . 20 December 2018 . Dispatch . 10 June 2018.
  17. Web site: Pictorial: Fashion, class and elegance at 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League Awards. 28 July 2017. 19 December 2018.
  18. Web site: Airtel FUFA Awards 2018: Waiswa, Aturo drive home as season's finest. David. Isabirye. 8 December 2018. 19 December 2018.
  19. Web site: Moses Waiswa Beats Allan Okello to Win 'Male Player of the Year' Award. December 2, 2018.

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