Balla Jabir

Balla Gabir Kortokaila (born 12 September 1985, in Umm Dawm) is a Sudanese footballer, who currently plays for Sudanese side El-Merreikh.

Balla Jabir

Personal information
Full name	Balla Jabir Kortokaila
Date of birth	(1985-09-12) September 12, 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth	Port Sudan, Red Sea State, Sudan
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Right Back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001-2005	Al-Merreikh Al-Thagher
2006-2007	Hay Al-Arab SC
2008-2016	Al-Merrikh SC
2016	Al-Amir SC (Bahri)
2017	Al Ahli SC (Khartoum)
2018	Hay Al-Arab SC
2019	Al Rabita Kosti
2019-2020	Al-Ahli Club (Merowe)
2020-2021	Tuti SC
International career
2006-2017	Sudan	35	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

He plays as a left back or a winger. He was brought from Hay al-Arab in December 2007 to El-Merreikh.^[1] The first goal he scored for the club was against Amal Atbara when his side won 3:0 in Omdurman. He is known for his speed, rough tackling and sliding tackling.

International career

He is a member of the Sudan national football team.^[2]