Solomon Walusimbi Explained

Walusimbi Solomon
Birth Date:19 September 1999[1]
Birth Place:Mulago Hospital, Uganda
Height:1.76 m
Position:Striker[2]
Currentclub:Maroons FC[3]
Clubnumber:17
Youthyears1:2010–2016
Youthclubs1:Bugema Academy
Years1:2016–
Clubs1:Maroons FC
Caps1:43
Goals1:21
Club-Update:15:05, 4 September 2018 (UTC)

Walusimbi Solomon (born 19 September 1999)[1] is a Ugandan footballer who plays as a striker for Maroons FC[4] in Uganda Premier League.[5] [6]

Club

Maroons FC

Walusimbi made his debut for Maroons FC on 15 September 2016 on the opening day of the 2016-17 Big League season against Paidha Black Angels at Bar Okoro stadium in Zombo district, and the match ended in a draw of 2-2.[7] He scored his first goal for Maroons FC on 13 October 2016 in the 82nd minute against Bright Light FC, Maroons FC won 2-0.[8] He scored his ninth goal of the campaign in with a 4-1 victory over Sporting United in the FUFA Big League.[9] In the 2016/17 FUFA Big League finals, Walusimbi scored the winning goal for Maroons FC hence promoted as champions to Uganda Premier League 2017-2018.[10] He scored a total of 9 goals for Maroons FC during the Big League campaign.[11]

On 24 October 2017, Walusimbi made his Uganda premiership debut when he came in as a substitute in the 72nd minute for William Wadri and scored in the 78th minute against Masavu FC, Maroons FC won 1-0.[12] In his first season of Uganda Premier League he scored five goals in 24 league matches.[13] [14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Walusimbi Solomon Maroons videos, transfer history and stats - SofaScore. www.sofascore.com.
  2. Web site: Maroons' Walusimbi dedicates wonder strike to mother . 9 May 2017.
  3. Web site: Midfielder Walusimbi returns to Maroons Football Club. 22 September 2017.
  4. Web site: KCCA versus Maroons: Sub-fights in a bigger fight . 4 February 2020.
  5. Web site: Solomon Walusimbi scores late as Maroons hold Police at Lugogo . 5 November 2018.
  6. Web site: Maroons confirm squad for 2020/2021 season. Joel. Muyita. 8 November 2020. Kawowo Sports.
  7. Web site: FUFA Big League: Maroons on the road in season opener. Marion. Malinga. 14 September 2016. Kawowo Sports.
  8. Web site: Maroons' Walusimbi dedicates wonder strike to mother. David. Isabirye. 9 May 2017. Kawowo Sports.
  9. Web site: Mwebaze explains how Montreal Impact's Kizza helped Maroons FC earn promotion | Goal.com. www.goal.com.
  10. Web site: DAVID ISABIRYE: My 2016-17 FUFA Big League Best XI. David. Isabirye. 24 May 2017. Kawowo Sports.
  11. Web site: Playing in the Uganda Premier League is a dream come true - Walusimbi. 26 April 2017. Kawowo Sports.
  12. Web site: Masavu 0-1 Maroons : Solomon Walusimbi's late header sinks Masavu | Swift Sports Uganda. 24 October 2017.
  13. Web site: Midfielder Solomon Walusimbi grateful upon successful completion of UPL debut season. David. Isabirye. 29 May 2018. Kawowo Sports.
  14. Web site: Walusimbi strikes late as Maroons hold Vipers at Luzira. David. Isabirye. 2 March 2018. Kawowo Sports.