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| | fullname = Robert Ssejjemba | | fullname = Robert Ssejjemba | ||
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| dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1980|5|12}} | ||
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| | pcupdate = 24 November 2006 (UTC) | | pcupdate = ] ] (UTC) | ||
| | ntupdate = 05:00, 25 September 2006 (UTC) | | ntupdate = 05:00, ] ] (UTC) | ||
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| '''Robert Ssejjemba''' (born 5 December 1980 in ], ]) is a ]n professional ] player who currently plays for ]) in the ]. | '''Robert Ssejjemba''' (born ] ] in ], ]) is a ]n professional ] player who currently plays for ]) in the ]. | ||
| Late in the 2006 ] season he made one start for ], but was not signed to a professional contract by them. He then played the 2007 season with the ] before moving to the ] for the 2008 season.<ref></ref> | Late in the 2006 ] season he made one start for ], but was not signed to a professional contract by them. He then played the 2007 season with the ] before moving to the ] for the 2008 season.<ref></ref> | ||
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| College Experience and Honors: | College Experience and Honors: | ||
| A Virginia Intermont College (NAIA) soccer standout, Ssejjemba tallied 186 points over four seasons (75 goals, 36 assists) including 57 points (24 goals, 9 assists) his senior year. Robert was named to the First Team All-Appalachian Athletic Conference, First Team All-Region XII and was a two-time All-American. A two-year captain, Ssejjemba led the Appalachian Athletic Conference in goals (24), shots (79) and shots on goal (62) in 2004. He recorded four hat tricks his senior year, including a four-goal game against Union College on |
A Virginia Intermont College (NAIA) soccer standout, Ssejjemba tallied 186 points over four seasons (75 goals, 36 assists) including 57 points (24 goals, 9 assists) his senior year. Robert was named to the First Team All-Appalachian Athletic Conference, First Team All-Region XII and was a two-time All-American. A two-year captain, Ssejjemba led the Appalachian Athletic Conference in goals (24), shots (79) and shots on goal (62) in 2004. He recorded four hat tricks his senior year, including a four-goal game against Union College on September 11, 2004. | ||
| In addition, last summer he was a member of the Kalamazoo Kingdom (PDL) where he led the team in goals (10), assists (6) and points (26). | In addition, last summer he was a member of the Kalamazoo Kingdom (PDL) where he led the team in goals (10), assists (6) and points (26). | ||
| International Experience: | International Experience: | ||
| Robert’s playing experience extends to the international level as he made his first appearance with the senior Uganda National Team on 5 June 2005 versus the Democratic Republic of Congo during the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany Preliminary competitions of the Africa Zone. A native of Kampala, Uganda, Ssejjemba played for the Ugandan under-18 and under-20 National Team before arriving in the United States to begin his collegiate career. | Robert’s playing experience extends to the international level as he made his first appearance with the senior Uganda National Team on ] ] versus the Democratic Republic of Congo during the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany Preliminary competitions of the Africa Zone. A native of Kampala, Uganda, Ssejjemba played for the Ugandan under-18 and under-20 National Team before arriving in the United States to begin his collegiate career. | ||
| http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/players/es/bio.jsp?team=t103&player=ssejjemba_r&playerId=sse326300&statType=current | http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/players/es/bio.jsp?team=t103&player=ssejjemba_r&playerId=sse326300&statType=current | ||
| 2006: Before signing with United, Ssejjemba helped the Richmond Kickers to the USL Second Division Championship. In 19 games, he led the league with 17 goals and added four assists as he was named the Most Valuable Player of the USL Second Division. In a tryout with United, he played in the reserve squad's 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on 9/10 and scored three second-half goals. | 2006: Before signing with United, Ssejjemba helped the Richmond Kickers to the USL Second Division Championship. In 19 games, he led the league with 17 goals and added four assists as he was named the Most Valuable Player of the USL Second Division. In a tryout with United, he played in the reserve squad's 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on 9/10 and scored three second-half goals. | ||
| 2005: Ssejjemba made his debut in the USL First Division with the Richmond Kickers on |
2005: Ssejjemba made his debut in the USL First Division with the Richmond Kickers on April 16 against the Atlanta Silverbacks. He scored three goals (two game-winners) in 22 games. He was named to the USL First Division Team of the Week on 7/5 for his game-winning penalty kick. 2004: Ssejjemba began his professional career with the Kalamazoo Kingdom of the Premier Development League. In his only season with the squad, he led the team in goals (10), assists (6) and points (26). | ||
| International | International | ||
| Ssejjemba has represented the Ugandan National Teams at the U-18, U-20 and U-23 levels. He also has six international caps with the full Ugandan National Team, including two of World Cup Qualifying matches in 2005 - on |
Ssejjemba has represented the Ugandan National Teams at the U-18, U-20 and U-23 levels. He also has six international caps with the full Ugandan National Team, including two of World Cup Qualifying matches in 2005 - on June 5 against the Democratic Republic of Congo and versus Cape Verde on June 18. | ||
| College | College | ||
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| http://midatlantic.comcastsportsnet.com/view_content_0p.asp?ID=37029 | http://midatlantic.comcastsportsnet.com/view_content_0p.asp?ID=37029 | ||
| Washington, D.C. - D.C. United announced today that the team has signed Robert Ssejjemba on loan from the Richmond Kickers (USL-2). A member of the Ugandan national team, Ssejjemba was a part of the United reserve team and its 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake last Sunday, |
Washington, D.C. - D.C. United announced today that the team has signed Robert Ssejjemba on loan from the Richmond Kickers (USL-2). A member of the Ugandan national team, Ssejjemba was a part of the United reserve team and its 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake last Sunday, September 10, scoring three goals in the second half. The 26-year-old forward will travel with United to Chicago tomorrow and will be available for selection in Sunday’s match against the Fire. Kick-off is set for 4:00 p.m. ET before a national television audience on espn2. | ||
| “We are pleased to have concluded a deal to acquire Robert and we look forward to his contributions to our club,” said United Technical Director Dave Kasper. | “We are pleased to have concluded a deal to acquire Robert and we look forward to his contributions to our club,” said United Technical Director Dave Kasper. | ||
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| Richmond Kickers | Richmond Kickers | ||
| RICHMOND, VA - (Friday, |
RICHMOND, VA - (Friday, September 15, 2006) - USL Second Division Champion Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that USL2 Most Valuable Player Robert Ssejjemba will join DC United of Major League Soccer on loan for the remainder of the 2006 MLS season. Although specific terms were not disclosed, Ssejjemba will be eligible to travel with DC United to Chicago this Sunday. | ||
| Ssejjemba played with D.C. United's reserve squad last weekend, in which he tallied a hat trick in the 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake. | Ssejjemba played with D.C. United's reserve squad last weekend, in which he tallied a hat trick in the 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake. | ||
Revision as of 10:11, 18 November 2008
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Ssejjemba | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Charlotte Eagles | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 05:00, 25 September 2006 (UTC) | |||
Robert Ssejjemba (born 5 December 1980 in Kampala, Uganda) is a Ugandan professional soccer player who currently plays for Charlotte Eagles) in the USL Second Division.
Late in the 2006 Major League Soccer season he made one start for DC United, but was not signed to a professional contract by them. He then played the 2007 season with the Richmond Kickers before moving to the Charlotte Eagles for the 2008 season.
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