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,[2] he played youth football for Zebra FC, Kampala Junior Team and Water FC.[3] He began his senior career with Uganda Revenue Authority in 2015.[2] At the end of the 2016–17 season he was nominated for the 'Best Midfielder' award at the UPL Awards.[3][4] In April 2019 he said that he was being played in more attacking roles, resulting in better form and more goals.[5]
After playing in Kenya for Gor Mahia, he signed for Macedonian club FK Rabotnički in August 2023.[6]
International career
Kagimu played for Uganda U20 during the COSAFA U-20 Tournament which was held in Zambia in 2017.[7] He made his debut on 6 December 2017 against Zambia U20 at Arthur Davies Stadium, Kitwe.[8]
Kagimu has played for Uganda U23 during the TOTAL AFCON U-23 Qualifiers.[9] He made his debut on 14 November 2018 against South Sudan U23 at Star Times Stadium Lugogo, Uganda U23 won the game 1-0.[10]
He made his senior international debut for Uganda in 2017.[2]
Personal life
He is nicknamed "Kuchi".[3] He studied for a degree in Procurement and Logistics management at Kampala University.[3]
References
- ^ "Uganda - S. Kagimu - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ a b c "Shafiq Kagimu". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ a b c d ""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". Swift Sports. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ Simon Peter Atwiine (25 July 2017). "UPL Awards 2017: Who will drive away the Subaru Forester tomorrow?". Eagle Online. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ Patrick Fred Ochieng (22 April 2019). "KAGIMU CREDITS HIS VERSATILITY FOR GREAT SECOND ROUND FORM". URAFC. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (18 August 2023). "Former Gor Mahia midfielder Shafiq Kagimu unveiled at European club". Pulse Sports Kenya.
- ^ "COSAFA U-20 Update: Final travelling list for Uganda Hippos team". 3 December 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ^ "COSAFA U20 Update: Shaban leads by example as Uganda beats hosts Zambia". 6 December 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ^ "TOTAL AFCON U-23 Qualifiers: Uganda Kobs edge South Sudan in first leg". 14 November 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ^ "FULL TIME: Uganda Kobs ?? 1-0 ?? South Sudan - CAF U-23 Qualifiers". 14 November 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2019.