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 | ||
| International career | |||
| 2002–2007 | Kenya | 34 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ 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.