Tom Ikara

Tom Ikara (born 12 February 1997) as also known as Tom Ikaara, Thomas Ikara is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Uganda Cranes. He played as a goalkeeper for various association football clubs that include: Busoga United FC, KCCA FC, Mbarara City FC, Police FC (Uganda).

Club career Ikara started his football playing career with BB Soda academy. He later joined for Blacksmith football Club.

KCCA FC Ikara played for KCCA FC in January 2018 where he won with them leagues that included; the Uganda Premier League in the 2018/19 season, the CECAFA Kagame Cup in 2019.

BUL FC Ikara joined BUL FC from Police FC in July 2022 after signing with a two-year contract. In 2024, he signed a new two-year contract with BUL FC that will end in 2026.

Uganda cranes Ikara has played for Uganda cranes since 2018. He participated in the 2018, 2019 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers and also the 2021 CHAN finals. He was in the Uganda cranes team that participated in the FIFA 2026 World cup qualifiers and also Morocco AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

International career In 2024, Ikara joined Sidama Coffee SC from BUL FC after he signed a two-year contract as a free agent.

Honours

Golden Glove award winner, 2023/2024 StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) season while playing for BUL FC. Best goalkeeper award, 2015/16 FUFA Big league season. Goalkeeper of the season nominee, 2023/2024 StarTimes Uganda Premier League.