Tom Ikara Explained

Tom Ikara
Birth Place:Jinja District
Position:Goalkeeper
Full Name:Thomas Ikara
Birth Date:12 February 1997
Clubs1:Busoga United FC
Clubs2:KCCA FC
Clubs3:Mbarara City FC
Clubs4:Police FC (Uganda)
Clubs5:Bul FC
Clubs7:Sidama Coffee S.C.
Nationalteam1:Uganda national football team
Youthclubs1:BB Soda academy
Youthclubs2:Blacksmith football Club
Currentclub:Sidama Coffee S.C.
Clubnumber:1

Tom Ikara (born 12 February 1997) as also known as Tom Ikaara, Thomas Ikara is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Uganda Cranes.[1] [2] [3] [4] He played as a goalkeeper for various association football clubs that include: Busoga United FC, KCCA FC, Mbarara City FC, Police FC (Uganda).[5]

Early childhood and education

Ikara was born in Jinja Hospital that is located in Jinja district.[6] He completed his secondary school education at Jinja Secondary School.[7] [8]

Football career

Ikara started his football playing career with BB Soda academy.[9] He later joined for Blacksmith football Club.

Busoga United FC

Ikara played for Busoga United while it was FUFA Big League in the 2016/17.[10] [11] [12]

KCCA FC

Ikara played for KCCA FC in January 2018 where he won with them leagues that included; the Uganda Premier League in the 2018/19 season, the CECAFA Kagame Cup in 2019.[13] [14] He also played in the CAF Champions League with KCCA FC.[15] Ikara was loaned by KCCA FC to Mbarara City FC for one year in the 2019/20 season under the agreement that Mbarara City will cater for the salary and allowances of Ikara.[16] [17]

Mbarara City FC

Ikara played for Mbarara City FC in 2019 on loan where he played 21 out of 25 Uganda premier league matches after he was loaned from KCCA FC.[18] [19]

Police FC (Uganda)

Ikara joined Police FC after he signed a two year contract as a free agent on the 28 July 2020.[20]

BUL FC

Ikara joined BUL FC from Police FC in July 2022 after signing with a two year contract.[21] [22] In 2024, he signed a new two year contract with BUL FC that will end in 2026.[23]

Uganda cranes

Ikara has played for Uganda cranes since 2018.[24] [25] [26] [27] [28] He participated in the 2018, 2019 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers and also the 2021 CHAN finals.[29] [30] [31] [32] He was in the Uganda cranes team that participated in the FIFA 2026 World cup qualifiers and also Moroco AFCON 2025 qualifiers.[33]

International career

In 2024, Ikara joined Sidama Coffee SC from BUL FC after he signed a two year contract as a free agent.[34] [35]

Awards and nominations

  1. Golden Glove award winner, 2023/2024 StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) season while playing for BUL FC.[36] [37]
  2. Best goalkeeper award, 2015/16 FUFA Big league season.
  3. Most clean sheets award (15), 2023/2024 StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) season.[38] [39]
  4. Goalkeeper of the season nominee, 2023/2024 StarTimes Uganda Premier League.[40]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Team . Kawowo Sports . 2017-03-31 . Tom Ikara . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  2. Web site: Isabirye . David . 2019-06-28 . KCCA FC loans out goalkeeper Tom Ikara . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  3. Web site: Isabirye . David . 2017-10-10 . Ikara to miss Kirinya-Jinja S.S - Masavu UPL tie at Bugonga . 2024-11-07 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2024-06-21 . Six Jogoos nominated for end of season awards . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  5. Web site: Team . Kawowo Sports . 2017-03-31 . Tom Ikara . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  6. Web site: Kiyonga . Ismael . 2022-07-12 . BUL FC continues to dominate market with Ikaara signing . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2020-07-28 . Goalkeeper Tom Ikara Signs For Police FC . 2024-11-07 . ChimpReports . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2023-04-22 . Is it the end of Jinja SSS dominance? . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  9. Web site: 2022-07-26 . July, 2022 - BUL FC . 2024-11-07 . en-US.
  10. Web site: Isabirye . David . 2020-07-28 . Police beat Vipers to goalkeeper Tom Ikara’s signature . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  11. Web site: Isabirye . David . 2020-08-01 . Goalkeeper Tom Ikara lauds KCCA coach Mutebi, ready for Police challenge . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  12. Web site: Kiyonga . Ismael . 2022-07-12 . BUL FC unveil Tom Ikara . 2024-11-07 . Uganda Premier League - Official Website . en-US.
  13. Web site: Mwanguhya . Andrew . 2020-07-29 . Tom Ikara: Police finally get their man . 2024-11-07 . Uganda Premier League - Official Website . en-US.
  14. Web site: Isabirye . David . 2020-07-10 . Tom Ikara crucial addition to URA's goalkeeping department . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  15. Web site: Isabirye . David . 2020-07-28 . Tom Ikara: Desire for playing time prompted my switch to Police . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  16. Web site: Isabirye . David . 2019-06-28 . KCCA FC loans out goalkeeper Tom Ikara . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  17. Web site: Isabirye . David . 2020-08-01 . Goalkeeper Tom Ikara lauds KCCA coach Mutebi, ready for Police challenge . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  18. Web site: Is KCCA primed to defend Uganda Premier League title? . 2024-11-07 . New Vision . en.
  19. Web site: Isabirye . David . 2020-07-28 . Tom Ikara: Desire for playing time prompted my switch to Police . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  20. Web site: 2020-11-26 . Neutrals’ favourites Police FC search for route back to glory . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  21. Web site: Kule . Edwin Kyle . 2023-11-01 . BUL’s Kikomeko credits Ikara’s ‘heroics’ in victory against URA . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  22. Web site: BUL FC ekansizza omukwasi wa ggoolo Ikara . 2024-11-07 . New Vision . en.
  23. Web site: Muyita . Joel . 2024-01-30 . Goalkeeper Ikara extends stay at BUL . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  24. Web site: 2021-02-08 . Cranes, Amavubi coaches relishing Chan encounter . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  25. Web site: Uganda Cranes beaten 4-0 by Comoros . 2024-11-07 . New Vision . en.
  26. Web site: Muyita . Joel . 2024-01-15 . Put confirms final squad for Kuwait friendly game . 2024-11-07 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  27. Web site: Kiyonga . Ismael . 2024-03-22 . Comoros test for Paul Put’s new look Uganda Cranes . 2024-11-07 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  28. Web site: 2024-08-06 . Transfers: Tom Ikara joins Sidama Coffee . 2024-11-07 . ChimpReports . en-US.
  29. Web site: Marsha . Ahmed . 2017-08-03 . TOTAL CHAN 2018 Qualifiers: More Uganda Cranes players join the team training . 2024-11-07 . FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations . en-US.
  30. Web site: 2021-01-01 . Cameroon offer Cranes first test . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  31. Web site: 2020-12-23 . Build-up event to shape Cranes Chan aspirations . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  32. Web site: 2021-02-07 . Wasswa: Morale in camp high because of hunger Afcon 2019 . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  33. Web site: 2024-03-11 . Put organises house ahead of busy period . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  34. Web site: 2024-08-19 . Ikara eager to continue legacy of Uganda goalkeepers in Ethiopia . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  35. Web site: 2024-10-24 . Kizza move reflects growing free transfer problem . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  36. Web site: 2024-06-28 . UPL to award best of 2023/24 . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  37. Web site: Kiyonga . Ismael . 2024-06-21 . SC Villa dominates 2023/24 UPL awards nominations . 2024-11-06 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  38. Web site: SC Villa's Patrick Kakande sweeps UPL awards . 2024-11-07 . New Vision . en.
  39. Web site: 2024-06-30 . Kakande becomes new chief of UPL . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.
  40. Web site: 2024-06-21 . Six Jogoos nominated for end of season awards . 2024-11-07 . Monitor . en.

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