Jack Komakech
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jack Komakech | ||
| Date of birth | July 31, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Gulu District, Uganda | ||
| Height | 1,83 m | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vipers SC | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ascent Soccer Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Vipers SC | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| Uganda U17 | |||
| Uganda U20 | |||
| Uganda | (0) | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jack Komakech (Born on Jul 31, 2002) is a Uganda professional football player who plays as a goalkeeper currently playing for Vipers SC and also the Uganda National Men's Football team (Uganda Cranes).[1] He won Fortebet Real Stars Monthly Accolade for February 2021.[2]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Komakech was born to Billy Okot and Achira Florence Okot in Gulu District, Northern Uganda.[2] He went to Ascent Soccer Academy where he became the first-choice goalkeeper for the Uganda U-17 and U-20 National Teams.[2] He also attended Kings Way High School in Entebbe for his secondary school education before join St. Mary’s Senior Secondary School.[2][3]
Football Career
[edit]Komakech started his football career with Ascent Soccer Academy before join U-17 and U-20 National Teams.[4][5] Komakech signed a contract with Vipers SC aa head of 2021/2022 season replacing Sekajja Bashir.[3]
Awards & Recognition
[edit]- Fortebet Real Stars Monthly Accolade – February 2021
- Excelled during U‑20 AFCON: two clean sheets, only three goals conceded, pivotal penalty save vs Burkina Faso.[6]
- Awarded at Route 256 in Kampala; accepted by his mother Achira Florence, who at first discouraged football in favor of studies.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Uganda Hippos living Afcon dream". Monitor. 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ a b c d e Isabirye, David (2021-03-03). "Jack Komakech's mother initially stopped him from playing football". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ a b Abdusalam, Kigozi (2021-08-30). "Jack Komakech Pens Five-year Deal With UPL Giants". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ Isabirye, David (2020-09-16). "Jack Komakech: Uganda U-20 goalkeeper targeted by South African top club". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ Mbabazi, Grace Lindsay. "Bashir Mutanda's COSAFA dream shattered by knee injury; Birungi replaces him". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ Abdusalam, Kigozi (2021-03-02). "Komakech, Kobugabe Crowned Fortebet Real Stars of February". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2025-07-19.