Adam Shaban
Adam Shaban (born 28 February 1983) is Kenyan former footballer who played in the Kenyan Premier League, Norwegian First Division, 2. Divisjon, Oman Professional League, and the Canadian Soccer League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adam Shaban Wesa | ||
| Date of birth | 28 February 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Nairobi, Kenya | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2006 | Mathare United | ||
| 2006–2007 | Tusker F.C. | ||
| 2008–2010 | Nybergsund | 7 | (0) |
| 2011 | Brumunddal | ||
| 2012 | Lillehammer | ||
| 2012–2013 | Al-Shabab Club | ||
| 2014 | Kingston FC | ||
| 2014–2015 | Milton SC | ||
| National team | |||
| 2002–2007 | Kenya | 34 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Playing career
Shaban began his career in 2001 in his native Kenya with Mathare United of the Kenyan Premier League.[1] In 2006, he transferred to Tusker F.C. and won a league title in 2007. In 2008, he went abroad to Europe to sign with Nybergsund IL-Trysil of the Norwegian First Division. He had further stints in Norway with Brumunddal Fotball, and Lillehammer FK.[2] In 2012, he signed with Al-Shabab Club of the Oman Professional League. On March 13, 2014 Kingston FC of the Canadian Soccer League signed Shaban to a contract.[3] On August 29, 2014 he was transferred to Milton SC.[4]
International career
Shaban played for the Kenya national football team, and made 34 appearances. He was selected for the 2004 African Cup of Nations tournament.[5]
References
- Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Adam Shaban". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
- "Adam Shaban to soon start training in Norway". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-02. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
- MacAlpine, Ian. "Kingston FC eager to start new season". The Kingston Whig-Standard. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
- "Bend it like Bajer - Kingston's Newest Signing Does it Like Beckham! - Kingston FC - The Official Website of Kingston's Professional Men's Soccer Club". Kingston FC - The Official Website of Kingston's Professional Men's Soccer Club. 2014-08-30. Archived from the original on 2016-05-07. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
- "Adam Shaban - African Cup of Nations 2004 - Kenya". Sporting Heroes. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
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