Ibrahim Hamad

Ibrahim Abdallah Hamad (born 12 November 1997), is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Young Africans. He has played for both the non-FIFA recognized Zanzibar national team, and for the recognized Tanzania national team.

Career Hamad began his senior career with the Zanzibar Premier League club Jang'ombe Boys in 2017. In 2019, he moved to Malindi for 2 season. In 2021, he spent a season with KMKM where he won the 2021–22 Zanzibar Premier League. In November 2023 he extended his contract with Young Africans until 2027, and after a strong performance against Al Ahly FC in the CAF Champions League a special day was inaugurated by his club and Zanzibar locals called "Bacca Day".

International Hamad was first called up to the Zanzibar national team for the 2017 CECAFA Cup, where they finished in the second place.

He was first called up to the Tanzania national team for a 1–0 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Uganda on 24 March 2023. He made the final squad for Tanzania at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Personal life Hamad is a devout Muslim. His best friend died during the sinking of MV Spice Islander I in 2011. Hamad worked as a potato chip cutter when he was a young adult to prove to his parents that he could work. He was also a part of Zanzibar's military service.

Honours KMKM Zanzibar Premier League: 2021–22

Young Africans Tanzanian Premier League: 2021–22, 2022–23 Tanzania FA Cup: 2021–22 Tanzania Community Shield: 2022