Mrisho Ngasa
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mrisho Khalfani Ngasa[1] | ||
Date of birth | 12 April 1989 | ||
Place of birth | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | ||
Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Winger, Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Free State Stars F. C. | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2005–2006 | Kagera Sugar | ||
2006–2010 | Young Africans | ||
2010–2013 | Azam | ||
2012–2013 | → Simba (loan) | ||
2013–2015 | Young Africans | ||
2015- | Free State | 15 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2006– | Tanzania | 90 | (22) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 February 2016 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 November 2015 |
Mrisho Khalfani Ngasa (born 12 April 1989)[2] is a Tanzanian footballer who plays club football for Free State Stars (South Africa) and is also a member of the Tanzania national team.
Club career
In April 2009, Ngasa was invited for a trial with English Premier League side West Ham United.[3] On 21 May 2010, Ngassa joined Azam FC for $40,000 from Young Africans . At then it was the biggest transfer move in Tanzanian football but the record is currently broken. In July 2011, Ngassa went on trial with Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer and came on as a substitute against Manchester United in a friendly match.[4]
At the beginning of August 2012, Ngasa signed for Simba.[5] However, it was only on loan.[6]
After the completion of the 2012–13 Tanzanian Premier League season, After his contract with Azam FC had expired Ngassa signed a two-year contract with the current Tanazania Premier League and Cup champions Young Africans on 20 May 2013.[7]
Mrisho Ngassa is currently playing for South Africa based club Free State Stars were he signed a 4 years contract in 2015 signing for the South Africans from Tanzanian giants, Young Africans
International career
He was the top scorer in the 2009 CECAFA Cup with five goals as Tanzania finished fourth in the tournament.[8] He is one of the top scorers of 2014 CAF champions league with two hatricks making a totality of six goals.
International goals
- Scores and results list Tanzania's goal tally first.[9]
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 1 December 2006 | Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa | ![]() |
2006 CECAFA Cup | ||
2. | 11 October 2008 | Uhuru Stadium, Dar es Salaam | ![]() |
2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier | ||
3. | 7 January 2009 | Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala | ![]() |
2008 CECAFA Cup | ||
4. | 13 January 2009 | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala | ![]() |
2008 CECAFA Cup | ||
5. | 1 December 2009 | Mumias Sports Complex, Mumias | ![]() |
2009 CECAFA Cup | ||
6. | 4 December 2009 | Mumias Sports Complex, Mumias | ![]() |
2009 CECAFA Cup | ||
7. | 8 December 2009 | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi | ![]() |
2009 CECAFA Cup | ||
8. | 8 December 2009 | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi | ![]() |
2009 CECAFA Cup | ||
9. | 8 December 2009 | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi | ![]() |
2009 CECAFA Cup | ||
10. | 3 March 2010 | CCM Kirumba Stadium, Mwanza | ![]() |
Friendly | ||
11. | 11 August 2010 | Uhuru Stadium, Dar es Salaam | ![]() |
Friendly | ||
12. | 9 February 2011 | Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Dar es Salaam | ![]() |
Friendly | ||
13. | 11 November 2011 | Stade Omnisports Idriss Mahamat Ouya, N'Djamena | ![]() |
2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier | ||
14. | 8 December 2011 | Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Dar es Salaam | ![]() |
2011 CECAFA Cup | ||
15. | 15 August 2012 | Molepolole Stadium, Molepolole | ![]() |
Friendly | ||
16. | 1 December 2012 | Lugogo Stadium, Kampala | ![]() |
2012 CECAFA Cup | ||
17. | 1 December 2012 | Lugogo Stadium, Kampala | ![]() |
2012 CECAFA Cup | ||
18. | 1 December 2012 | Lugogo Stadium, Kampala | ![]() |
2012 CECAFA Cup | ||
19. | 1 December 2012 | Lugogo Stadium, Kampala | ![]() |
2012 CECAFA Cup | ||
20. | 1 December 2012 | Lugogo Stadium, Kampala | ![]() |
2012 CECAFA Cup | ||
21. | 7 December 2013 | Mombasa Municipal Stadium, Mombasa | ![]() |
2013 CECAFA Cup | ||
22. | 7 December 2013 | Mombasa Municipal Stadium, Mombasa | ![]() |
2013 CECAFA Cup |
Personal life
Ngasa is the son of Juma Nyosso, a former Tanzanian international footballer who played as a midfielder.[1]
Honours
Club
- Young Africans
- Tanzanian Premier League: 2007–08, 2008–09,2009-1O,2010–11,2011–12,2012–13,2013–14
- Tusker Cup: 2007, 2009
- Azam
- Kagame Interclub Cup: Runner-up 2012
Individual
- Tanzanian Premier League Best Player: 2009–10[10]
- Tanzania Premier League Golden Boot: 2010–11
- CECAFA Cup Golden Boot: 2009
- Africa Champions league, Golden Boot: 2013-1014 scored 6 goals in only four (4)games
2014/2015 VPL April Best Player of the Month
References
- ^ a b "Mrisho Khalfani Ngasa". Azam Football Club. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ^ "Ngasa is not overage for U-23, says TFF". Daily News. Tanzania. 6 April 2011. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
- ^ "Ngassa tries for Tanzania history". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 1 April 2009. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
- ^ Gaschk, Matt. "Expanding The Reach". Seattle Sounders FC. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Ngassa in 'shock' Simba move". Daily News. Tanzania. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
- ^ Methu, Wilson (2 August 2012). "Azam clears air on Ngasa deal". Futaa. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ Guardian Reporter (21 May 2013). "Mrisho Ngasa rejoins Yanga". IPP Media. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ Korir, Patrick (14 December 2009). "Ngassa top scores at Orange CECAFA 2009". Futaa. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
- ^ "Goals scored by Mrisho Ngassa". Goalzz.com. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ "Ngasa names Best Player of the season". TFF.or.tz. Tanzania Football Federation. 8 May 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
External links
- Mrisho Ngasa at National-Football-Teams.com
- Mrisho Ngasa – FIFA competition record (archived)