John Nyawanga
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Personal information | |||
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Place of birth | Kenya | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–1969 | Abaluhya United | ||
1970–1980 | Kenya Breweries | ||
International career | |||
1965–1976 | Kenya | 80 | (17) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
John Nyawanga is a Kenyan former international footballer who played as a striker.
Nyawanga earned 80 caps for Kenya, scoring 17 goals, and captained Kenya at the 1972 Africa Cup of Nations, their first appearance at the tournament.[1][2] During his club career, he played for Abaluhya United and Kenya Breweries.[3] He worked at a sports goods shop in Nairobi following his retirement.[2]
References
- ^ Mamrud, Roberto. "John Nyawanga - International Appearances". RSSSF. Rec.Sports.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Nyawanga the unsung Kenyan hero". Nation. 30 October 2006. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "John Nyawanga". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
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