Hasan Babay

Hasan Babay (born 1 June 1992) is a Somali international footballer. During the early 2010s, Babay played for the Somali under-23 team.[1] Since the mid-2010s, Babay has been acting as a spokesperson with regards to the strategy of the Somali national football team.[2] At club level, Babay has solely represented local Somali clubs, particularly as a defender for Elman FC;[3] he cited insecurity concerns during the mid-2010s stint. He has served as the captain of the Somali national team since the mid 2010s,[4] becoming the longest continuously serving Somali player to do so.[5]

Hasan Babay
Personal information
Full name Hasan Ali Roble Babay
Date of birth (1995-04-17) 17 April 1995
Place of birth Kismayo, Somalia
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012-2020 Elman
National team
2010s Somalia 10 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  1. Okinyo, Collins (24 April 2015). "Somalia U23 Coach Mbabazi admits team too weak for Rwanda U23".
  2. "Somalia National Football team, Ocean Stars, prepares for World Cup Qualifiers". UNSOA. 3 September 2015.
  3. Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Hassan Ali Roble". www.national-football-teams.com.
  4. "Somalia's rocky road to a World Cup dream". www.aljazeera.com.
  5. Hasan Babay oo gool dhaliyay, guulna ku hogaamiyay kooxdii


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