Shafiq Kagimu Explained

Shafiq Kagimu
Fullname:Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu[1]
Birth Date:28 November 1998
Birth Place:Nsambya, Uganda
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:FK Rabotnički
Clubnumber:28
Youthyears1:2003–2012
Youthclubs1:Zebra FC
Youthyears2:2012–2013
Youthclubs2:Kampala Junior Team
Youthyears3:2013–2015
Youthclubs3:Water FC
Years1:2015–2023
Clubs1:Uganda Revenue Authority
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Gor Mahia
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:FK Rabotnički
Caps3:13
Goals3:1
Nationalteam1:Uganda U20
Nationalteam2:Uganda U23
Nationalyears3:2017–
Nationalteam3:Uganda
Nationalcaps3:18
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:14 March 2024
Ntupdate:11:29, 19 September 2023 (UTC)

Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu (born 28 November 1998) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays for FK Rabotnički and the Uganda national team as a midfielder.

Club career

Born in Nsambya, he played youth football for Zebra FC, Kampala Junior Team and Water FC.[2] He began his senior career with Uganda Revenue Authority in 2015. At the end of the 2016–17 season he was nominated for the 'Best Midfielder' award at the UPL Awards.[2] [3] In April 2019 he said that he was being played in more attacking roles, resulting in better form and more goals.[4]

After playing in Kenya for Gor Mahia, he signed for Macedonian club FK Rabotnički in August 2023.[5]

International career

Kagimu played for Uganda U20 during the COSAFA U-20 Tournament which was held in Zambia in 2017.[6] He made his debut on 6 December 2017 against Zambia U20 at Arthur Davies Stadium, Kitwe.[7]

Kagimu has played for Uganda U23 during the TOTAL AFCON U-23 Qualifiers.[8] He made his debut on 14 November 2018 against South Sudan U23 at Star Times Stadium Lugogo, Uganda U23 won the game 1-0.[9]

He made his senior international debut for Uganda in 2017.

Personal life

He is nicknamed "Kuchi".[2] He studied for a degree in Procurement and Logistics management at Kampala University.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uganda - S. Kagimu - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. int.soccerway.com.
  2. Web site: "KUCHI" TO HIS MATES, SHAFIQ KAGIMU TO THE FOOTBALL FRATERNITY. – Meet the small brilliant URA playmaker with a lion heart as he takes us through his journey so far, the origin of "Kuchi", his love for the dribble and an immaculate relationship with Allah.. 28 July 2017. 21 August 2018. Swift Sports.
  3. Web site: UPL Awards 2017: Who will drive away the Subaru Forester tomorrow?. 25 July 2017. 21 August 2018. Simon Peter Atwiine. Eagle Online.
  4. Web site: KAGIMU CREDITS HIS VERSATILITY FOR GREAT SECOND ROUND FORM.. 22 April 2019. 31 May 2019. Patrick Fred Ochieng. URAFC.
  5. Web site: Former Gor Mahia midfielder Shafiq Kagimu unveiled at European club. Pulse. Sports. 18 August 2023. Pulse Sports Kenya.
  6. Web site: COSAFA U-20 Update: Final travelling list for Uganda Hippos team. 3 December 2017. 18 March 2019.
  7. Web site: COSAFA U20 Update: Shaban leads by example as Uganda beats hosts Zambia. 6 December 2017. 18 March 2019.
  8. Web site: TOTAL AFCON U-23 Qualifiers: Uganda Kobs edge South Sudan in first leg. 14 November 2018. 18 March 2019.
  9. Web site: FULL TIME: Uganda Kobs ?? 1-0 ?? South Sudan - CAF U-23 Qualifiers. 14 November 2018. 18 March 2019.