title: Balla Jabir
text: # Balla Jabir
  
  Balla Gabir Kortokaila (born 12 September 1985, in Umm Dawm) is a Sudanese footballer, 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 Omdurman. He is known for his speed, rough tackling and sliding tackling.
  
  ## International career
  
  He is a member of the Sudan national football team.
  
  