Balla Gabir Kortokaila (born 12 September 1985, in Umm Dawm) is a Sudanese

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er, who currently plays for Sudanese side El-Merreikh.

Career

He plays as a left back or a winger. He was brought from Hay al-Arab in December 2007 to El-Merreikh. The first goal he scored for the club was against Amal Atbara when his side won 3:0 in

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. He is known for his speed, rough tackling and sliding tackling.

International career

He is a member of the

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References

1985 births Sudanese men's footballers Living people 2011 African Nations Championship players 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players Al Merrikh SC players People from North Kurdufan Men's association football fullbacks Men's association football wingers Sudan men's international footballers Sudan men's A' international footballers 21st-century Sudanese sportsmen {{Sudan-footy-bio-stub