Saleh is one of the most experienced and talented players in Africa (born in Burundi), currently residing with his wife and three beautiful daughters in Cape Town, Kenilworth, South Africa.
“Thanks a lot for this opportunity, my love for soccer started at the age of 5. I used to kick a ball around in the location Chibitoke (Burundi) and taught myself the game by observing big players. I am inspired by Malik Jabil, (left footer) and one of the top players in Burundi”, said Saleh.
This legend has conquered the soccer fields of Hong Kong from 2008 – 2012.
He played for one the best clubs as follows:
1988-1990 (Vital’O FC Juniors , Burundi), 1990-1993 (Bragito FC, Burundi) , 1993-1995 (Inter FC, Burundi) , 1995-1996 (Ubombo Flyers FC, Swaziland), 1997-1998 (Transnet Football School of Excellence, SA), 1998-1999 (RAW Kaizer Chiefs Youth Development, SA), 1999-2002 (Santos FC, SA), 2003-2004 (Maritzburg United FC, SA), 2004-2005 (Dangerous Darkies FC, SA), 2006-2007 (Fidentia Rangers FC, SA), 2008-2010 (Fourways Athletics FC, China), 2010-2012 (Hong Kong Rangers FC, China( Player/Coach).
“Soccer industry needs a strong heart, I faced so many challenges in my career, including breach of contracts from certain clubs but that could not kill my passion for soccer. I inspire upcoming soccer players to be persistent, hungry to learn new skills and willing to improve their technical abilities”, he added.
Saleh is currently running a soccer academy named UNIT AFRICA CAPE STARS SOCCER ACADEMY (UACSSA), an NPO in the Western Cape province in South Africa. The academy is running on zero sponsorship but still manage to produce star players who also play abroad.
“I am also working with teenage girls and boys from Delft, Elsies and Ravensmead (all Cape flats areas) and urgently in need of transport to get the players to and from the ACADEMY in Kenilworth. The players are between the ages of 7-20 years old”, concluded Saleh.
Enquiries can be directed to : salehamisi569@gmail.com
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