Yunus Sentamu (born 13 August 1994) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Vipers SC in Uganda Premier League and the Uganda national team.
In 2014, Sentamu represented Congolese club AS Vita Club in the CAF Champions League, helping his side to reach to the final of the competition.
In July 2016, Sentamu was cleared to play for Ilves in the Finnish Veikkausliiga, following the resolution of visa problems, having originally signed an agreement in January 2016.
On 19 June 2017, Sentamu completed a transfer to Tirana in the Albanian First Division. He made his debut in the first leg 2017âÂÂ18 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round against Maccabi Tel Aviv as Tirana lost 2âÂÂ0. He also played in the returning leg at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, receiving a red-card for a foul as Tirana lost 3âÂÂ0, and was eliminated 5âÂÂ0 on aggregate.
Sentamu captained Tirana for the first time on 25 November in the 1âÂÂ1 draw against Shënkolli in the championship matchday 9. However, club's decision to make him captain for the match was heavily contested by fans. Manager Zé Maria defended his choice and also praised Sentamu, calling him "an example for everyone". He scored his first hat-trick of the season on 17 December in the 6âÂÂ0 thrashing of Pogradeci valid for the matchday 11. In the last match of 2017, Sentamu won a penalty which was scored by Karabeci and himself netted the third in a 0âÂÂ4 win at Naftëtari Kuçovë to become the first Tirana player to reach double-figures in the 2017âÂÂ18 season.
Sentamu concluded his first season in Albania by scoring 12 goals in 19 league appearances as Tirana was crowned Albanian First Division champion after defeating Kastrioti Krujë on 16 May 2018.
Sentamu re-joined Vipers SC on 28 January 2021 and signed with the Kitende based Club for a period of two years. He was unveiled by Vipers SC coach Fred Kajoba at the St. Mary's Kitende for the 2020/21 Uganda Premier League.
Sentamu debuted for the Uganda national football team in 2014, and has since made over 30 appearances and scored five goals for his country.
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