Hassan Mawanda Wasswa (born 14 February 1988) is a Ugandan former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He made 75 appearances the Uganda national team.

Hassan Wasswa
Personal information
Full name Hassan Mawanda Wasswa[1]
Date of birth (1988-02-14) 14 February 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Nsambya, Uganda
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 Kampala City
2007–2008 Saint George S.C.
2008–2009 F.C. Cape Town
2009–2010 Karabükspor 31 (1)
2010–2011 Altay 26 (0)
2011–2012 Kayseri Erciyesspor 21 (0)
2012–2013 Kampala City
2013–2014 Đồng Nai F.C.
2014–2015 SC Villa
2015–2016 Al-Shorta
2016–2017 Al-Nejmeh 0 (0)
2017–2018 Tala'ea El Gaish 18 (0)
2019–2020 Jeddah 0 (0)
International career
2006–2021 Uganda 75 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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On 4 January 2017, Wasswa moved to Lebanese Premier League club Nejmeh.[2] However, due to injury problems, he did not feature for the club.[2] In August 2019, Wasswa joined Saudi Arabian club Jeddah Club.[3]

International career

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Wasswa retired from international football in April 2021 after 13 years with the Uganda national team.[4] He made with 75 appearances for the Uganda Cranes.[4]

Style of play

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Mostly a defensive midfielder, Wasswa was also deployed at centre-back.[4]

After retirement

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On 25 February 2024, Wasswa featured in Kiwanuka Sulaiman's friendly featuring Uganda national team ex-internationals and the Nakifuma Select FC which was played at Kikube Playground in Nakifuma alongside other players including captain Tony Mawejje.[5] In the game he scored a brace as the Uganda side won 3–1 with another goal coming from Hassan Mubiru.[6] Abbey Oketcho scored a consolation for the home team.

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[1]
National team Year Apps Goals
Uganda 2006 8 0
2007 0 0
2008 0 0
2009 0 0
2010 1 0
2011 3 0
2012 12 0
2013 9 0
2014 6 0
2015 4 0
2016 8 0
2017 11 0
2018 7 0
2019 6 0
Total 75 0

Honours

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Saint George S.C.

Karabükspor

References

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  1. ^ a b |accessdate=16 July 2019}}
  2. ^ a b "حدث في مثل هذا اليوم | عطوي لأول مرة خارج النجمة.. لاعب برازيلي في الأنصار.. والحريري يزور المنتخب". lebanonfg.com. Archived from the original on 4 January 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  3. ^ @Jeddahsportclub (14 August 2019). "📝 حسن واسوا ينضم لـ"#فخر_جدة" 🇺🇬⚽️ @hssnwssw#دوري_الأمير_محمد_بن_سلمان #نادي_جدة #صيفية_جدة #حسن_واسوا…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ a b c Uganda Radio, Network (11 April 2021). "Football Fraternity Pays Tribute to Hassan Wasswa As He Retires". Uganda Radio Network.
  5. ^ "Former Uganda Cranes Stars Hassan Wasswa, Tonny Mawejje to feature against Sulaiman Kiwanuka's Nakifuma Select". Swift Sports Uganda. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  6. ^ Isabirye, David (26 February 2024). "Retired, active Uganda Cranes players woo hundreds in Nakifuma charity duel". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
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