For his Mohawk unique hairstyle, you cannot fail to spot the fast dribbling diminutive footballer, Sulaiman Luzige, once he is on the field of play.
At least, by the time you recognize the Mohawk, you will have identified the dribbling ace whose awesome team playing attributes and individual brilliance has no doubt lifted his teams to greater heights.
An Excited Edgar Luzige as he bid farewell to Uganda at Entebbe International Airport in July 2014
Football Journey:
Luzige, like many footballers world over started playing football at a tender age.
I must have been 5 or 6 when I started to play the beautiful game with my friends at home
The 20 year old midfielder cum striker recalls.
Currently based in Sweden with SufStar Football Club, Luzige quickly recalls his development path which he tags a ‘ladder’.
Without academy football, I would never be the player I am today. I learnt the football basic fundamentals in football schools in Uganda. Besides the elementary skills, we were taught good morals and ethics and how best to associate with others
Luzige who has played at Super cubs Football Academy, Juvuntus Makindye, Kampala school of Excellency, Express Wembley Academy, Villa Joogo Young Joogo Academy, KKL and Proline soccer academy said.
Luzige (left) quenches his thirst with a friend after a training session at SufStar F.C in Sweden
Progressive Journey:
The adage only the focused achieve live along with Luzige throughout his life.
His career has already witnessed him play in 7 different football academies in Uganda, 7 elite clubs (4 of these in Uganda, one in Rwanda, Burundi and Sweden where he is now).
Ironically, he believes his success script is yet to be penned;
I am targeting playing time in the elite Spanish and English Premier leagues with a dream to feature for my country of birth (Uganda) at the African Nations Cup
Philanthropist’s Heart:
Luzige has a helping hand and many of his team mates will boldly come out to bear testimony.
Personally, I have a dream of building schools for the needy children and being a staunch moslem, I am targeting to construct a holy mosque or two
He says.
Family Life:
Born, 20 years ago to Mr Muhammed Kyambadde and Miss Mariam Mwiiza, Luzige happily gets along with all his siblings; Maimounal Nasssnga, Ashiraf senyonga, Rigan Kimera, HarunahWaswa and Hakim Kato.
My family has been supportive in the career. Without whom, I would never have been where I am may be.
Luzige also hails all the coaches that have handled him ever since his budding career, the friends and team mates as well as the fans.
To everyone who has been there for me in my career, A big up…
He signs up with his usual hilarious and infectious smile.
PROFILE:
Full-Names: Sulaiman Luzige
Date of Birth: 12th December 1995
Birth Place: Mengo Hospital
Education: Jovic Primary School, Buddo (O. Level), Old Kampala Secondary School (A-Level)
Parents: Muhammed Kyambadde and Mariam Mwiiza
Role Models: Mujib Kasule & Ronaldihno Gaucho
Football Career:
Academy Football: Super cubs Football Academy, Juvutus Makindye, Kampala School of Excellency, Express Wembley, Villa Joogo Young, Joogo, KKL, Proline Soccer Academy.
FUFA Big League: Rwenshama – KJT (Captained team to Uganda Premier League in 2014)
Premier League Football: Utoda F.C, Proline – Nalubale, Express F.C (Uganda), La Januesse F.C (Rwanda), Intercell F.C (Burundi) and Currently at SufStar (Sweden)
Career Highlights: Winning Captain & Most Valuable Player with Kampala Junior Team (KJT), Norway cup (2014), Gothia cup Sweden (2014), Promoted KJT-Rwenshama to Uganda Premier League Division.
Sulaiman Luzige (second right) receiving the FUFA Big league MVP award at Lugogo in 2014.
