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Assim Madibo

Assim Omer Al Haj Madibo is a Qatari professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Assim Omer Al Haj Madibo is a Qatari professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He was born on 22 October 1996 and has represented the Qatar national team. Madibo has played for clubs including Al-Duhail and Al-Wakrah, and was involved in a controversial tackle on Canada's Ismaël Koné during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Early life

Available sources state that Assim Madibo was born on 22 October 1996 and identify him as Sudan-born or Doha-born, indicating inconsistent public biographical listings. He is described as a Qatari footballer or a Sudanese-born naturalised Qatari player.

Club career

Madibo has been associated with Al-Duhail and Al-Wakrah in Qatar. Recent player listings show him as a midfielder for Al-Wakrah on loan from Al-Duhail.

International career

Madibo has represented Qatar at senior international level. Match and player databases list him as a Qatar national team midfielder.

Disciplinary incident at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

News reports state that Madibo received a five-match FIFA ban after a tackle on Canada's Ismaël Koné during the 2026 World Cup. The reports say the challenge resulted in a red card and a serious injury to Koné.

Key facts

  • Assim Madibo is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
  • He was born on 22 October 1996 and is commonly identified as a Qatari player.
  • He has played for Al-Duhail and Al-Wakrah at club level.
  • He has represented the Qatar national team internationally.
  • He received a five-match ban for a tackle on Canada's Ismaël Koné at the 2026 World Cup.
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Canadian context

Madibo is relevant to Canadian readers because he was involved in a 2026 FIFA World Cup tackle on Canada's Ismaël Koné, which led to Koné's injury and Madibo's five-match suspension.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Assim Madibo?
He is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al-Wakrah and the Qatar national team.
When was Assim Madibo born?
He was born on 22 October 1996.
What position does Assim Madibo play?
He plays as a midfielder, with some sources specifying a defensive midfield role.
Which clubs has Assim Madibo played for?
Sources list Al-Duhail and Al-Wakrah, and some player databases also show earlier spells at other clubs in Europe.
Which national team does Assim Madibo represent?
He represents Qatar at international level.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assim_Madibo
    Supports: Full name, birth date, Sudan-born description, club and national team information
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/219254/assim-madibo
    Supports: Player position, nationality, birth date, and Qatar national team club/player listing
  3. MLSsoccer.com — https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/assim-omer-madibo/
    Supports: Player details including date of birth, birthplace, position, footedness
  4. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/players/615414/assim-madibo
    Supports: Career clubs, position, national team representation, and honors summary
  5. Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/world-cup-2026-qatars-assim-madibo-receives-5-match-ban-for-tackle-that-broke-leg-of-canadas-ismael-kone-222650229.html
    Supports: 2026 World Cup tackle on Canada's Ismaël Koné and five-match FIFA ban