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Frank Ssebuufu

Frank Ssebuufu
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-09-09) 9 September 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Uganda
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2018 Kiboga Young
2019 Masaka City SC
2020–2021 Lungujja Galaxy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Wakiso Giants FC 47 (6)
2023–2024 New York Red Bulls II 52 (9)
International career
2023– Uganda 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:30, 18 August 2025 (UTC)

Frank Ssebuufu (born 9 September 2001) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Club career

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Early career

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Born in Uganda, Ssebuufu's career began with lower league clubs Kiboga Young in 2018, he had a short stint in Masaka before signing for Lungujja Galaxy prior to joining Wakiso Giants FC.[1]

Wakiso Giants

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In 2021 Ssebuufu signed with Uganda Premier League club Wakiso Giants FC. On 7 May 2021, Ssebuufu scored his first goal for Wakiso Giants in a 5–0 victory over Simba FC.[2]

On 30 October 2021, Ssebuufu scored an 87th-minute goal, leading Wakiso to a 1–0 victory over Busoga United FC at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.[3]

On 29 November 2022, Ssebuufu scored a brace for Wakiso in a 3–2 victory over Express FC.[4]

New York Red Bulls II

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On 24 March 2023, Ssebuufu's move to New York was finalized, as he signed with MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II.[5] On 14 May 2023, Ssebuufu scored his first goal with New York Red Bulls II in a 2–0 derby victory over New York City FC II.[6]

International career

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Ssebuufu was named in Uganda's 2022 African Nations Championship squad by coach Milutin Sredojević.[7] Ssebuufu made his competitive debut for Uganda on 14 January 2023 in a 2022 African Nations Championship match against Congo. Ssebuufu started the match wearing the #9 jersey in a 0–0 draw.[8]

Career statistics

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As of match played 6 October 2024[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wakiso Giants FC 2020–21 Uganda Premier League 8 1 0 0 0 0 8 1
2021–22 Uganda Premier League 24 2 0 0 0 0 24 2
2022–23 Uganda Premier League 15 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 3
Total 47 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 6
New York Red Bulls II 2023 MLS Next Pro 26 8 0 0 2[b] 1 28 9
2024 MLS Next Pro 26 1 1 0 0 0 27 1
Total 52 9 1 0 0 0 2 1 55 10
Career total 99 15 1 0 0 0 2 1 102 16
  1. ^ Includes U.S. Open Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in MLS Next Pro play-offs

References

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  1. ^ "Ssebuufu revels in a 'once in a lifetime opportunity". pulsesports.ug.
  2. ^ "Wakiso Giants Thump UPDF For Five At Wakissha". the-sportsnation.com.
  3. ^ "UPL: Ssebuufu earns Wakiso Giants late win over Busoga United". kawowo.com.
  4. ^ "Ssebuufu double for Wakiso Giants sinks Express in UPL thriller". swiftsportsug.com.
  5. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Acquire Striker Frank Ssebuufu from Wakiso Giants FC Via Transfer". newyorkredbulls.com.
  6. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Defeat New York City FC II, 2–0 at MSU Soccer Park". newyorkredbulls.com.
  7. ^ "CHAN 2022: Micho names Uganda Cranes provisional squad". sports.mtn.co.ug.
  8. ^ "CHAN 2022: Congo DR Uganda (0–0)". espn.com.
  9. ^ Frank Ssebuufu at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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