Osas Saha

Osas Saha
Osas training with TIRA-Persikabo in 2019
Personal information
Full name Osas Marvelous Ikpefua
Date of birth (1986-10-23) 23 October 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Lagos, Nigeria
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Persibo Bojonegoro
Number 11
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2004 Chykes Davies 18 (7)
2004–2007 Prime 27 (12)
2007–2008 PSDS Deli Serdang 37 (18)
2008–2009 KS Elbasani 19 (7)
2009–2010 PSMS Medan 15 (4)
2010–2011 PSAP Sigli 26 (29)
2011–2012 PSMS Medan 32 (19)
2012–2013 Persepam 17 (6)
2013 Persisam Putra 14 (10)
2013–2014 Persiram Raja Ampat 6 (1)
2014 Semen Padang 15 (8)
2015–2016 Perseru Serui 18 (10)
2016 Penang 11 (5)
2018–2019 Persija Jakarta 13 (2)
2019–2020 TIRA-Persikabo 28 (10)
2020–2021 PSM Makassar 3 (0)
2021 Bhayangkara 1 (0)
2021 PSG Pati 3 (1)
2022–2023 Persita Tangerang 11 (1)
2023 Kalteng Putra 6 (0)
2023–2024 PSBS Biak 12 (2)
2024– Persibo Bojonegoro 7 (5)
International career
2019 Indonesia 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 November 2024

Osas Marvelous Ikpefua (born 23 October 1986), better known as Osas Saha, is a footballer who plays as a forward for Liga 2 club Persibo Bojonegoro. Born in Nigeria, he represented Indonesia at international level.

With his partner, Osas launched his venture, Global Sportainment Network, on 12 March 2022 in front of the South Jakarta Mayor in Indonesia and Foreign Ambassadors from Japan, Italy, Spain, Seychelles, Algeria, The United States and France. Although he has started his Sport business, he is still willing to continue his career as a professional footballer.

Club career

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Persija Jakarta

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He was signed for Persija Jakarta to play in Liga 1 in 2018 season. Osas made his debut on 6 July 2018 in a match against PSM Makassar. On 6 July 2018, Osas scored his first goal in the 52nd minute at the Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul.[2]

TIRA-Persikabo

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In 2019, Osas signed a year contract with TIRA-Persikabo. He made his league debut on 18 May 2019 in a match against Badak Lampung. On 29 June 2019, Osas scored his first goal for TIRA-Persikabo against Arema in the 26th minute at the Gajayana Stadium, Malang.[3]

PSM Makassar

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He was signed for PSM Makassar to play in Liga 1 in the 2020 season. Osas made his league debut on 1 March 2020 in a match against PSS Sleman. This season was suspended on 27 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season was abandoned and was declared void on 20 January 2021.[4]

Bhayangkara Solo

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In 2021, Osas signed a contract with Indonesian Liga 1 club Bhayangkara Solo.[5]

PSG Pati

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In 2021, Osas signed a contract with Indonesian Liga 2 club PSG Pati. He made his league debut on 11 October against Persijap Jepara. On 25 October 2021, Osas scored his first goal for PSG Pati against Hizbul Wathan in the 61st minute at the Manahan Stadium, Surakarta.[6]

Persita Tengerang

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Osas was signed for Persita Tangerang to play in Liga 1 in the 2022–23 season.[7] He made his league debut on 7 August 2022 in a match against Dewa United at the Indomilk Arena, Tangerang.[8]

International career

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Saha was naturalized officially in August 2018 as he lived and played in Indonesia for more than ten years.

Saha made his debut for the Indonesia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification against Thailand on 10 September 2019.[9]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 10 November 2024[10]
Club Season League Cup[a] Continental[b] Other[c] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
PSMS Medan 2009–10 Premier Division 15 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 4
PSAP Sigli 2010–11 Premier Division 26 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 29
PSMS Medan 2011–12 Indonesia Super League 32 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 19
Persepam Pamekasan 2013 Indonesia Super League 17 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 6
Putra Samarinda 2013 Indonesia Super League 14 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 10
Persiram Raja Ampat 2014 Indonesia Super League 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Semen Padang 2014 Indonesia Super League 15 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 8
Perseru Serui 2015 Indonesia Super League 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
Penang 2016 Malaysia Super League 11 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 5
Persija Jakarta 2018 Liga 1 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 2
TIRA-Persikabo 2019 Liga 1 28 10 0 0 0 0 3 4 31 14
PSM Makassar 2020 Liga 1 3 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 8 1
Bhayangkara 2021 Liga 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[d] 0 1 0
PSG Pati 2021 Liga 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
Persita Tangerang 2022–23 Liga 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 11 1
Kalteng Putra 2023–24 Liga 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
PSBS Biak 2023–24 Liga 2 12 2 0 0 0 0 12 2
Persibo Bojonegoro 2024–25 Liga 2 7 5 0 0 0 0 7 5
Career total 222 105 1 0 5 1 4 4 234 110
  1. ^ Includes Malaysia FA Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in AFC Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in Indonesia President's Cup
  4. ^ Appearances in Menpora Cup

International appearances

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As of 19 November 2019
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Indonesia 2019 2 0
Total 2 0

Honours

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Persija Jakarta

PSBS Biak

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Osas Saha: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Profil Striker Naturalisasi Anyar Persija, Osas Saha". Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  3. ^ "PS Tira Persikabo Gaet Osas Saha". Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Delapan Pemain, Termasuk Miswar dan Osas Resmi Gabung PSM Makassar". Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Gabung Bhayangkara Solo FC, Osas Saha Dikontrak Satu Musim". sport.detik.com.
  6. ^ "Hasil Pertandingan Liga 2 2021: PSG Pati vs Persijap Jepara". indosport.com (in Indonesian). 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Osas Saha Gabung Persita: Saya Tinggal di Tangerang, Pastinya Bangga!". sports.sindonews.com. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Hasil Liga 1 2022/2023 - Persita Tangerang Bungkam Dewa United di Kandang". www.bolasport.com. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Debut di Timnas Indonesia, Osas Saha Sedih Dihajar Thailand" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  10. ^ "Indonesia - O. Saha - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Persija Juara Liga 1 2018". detik. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  12. ^ "Final Liga 2: PSBS Juara di Padang, Menang Agregat 6-0". detik.com (in Indonesian). 9 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
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