Alfred Ndyenge Explained

Alfred Ndyenge
Birth Date:21 January 1983
Birth Place:Tsumeb, Namibia
Position:Striker
Years1:–2006
Clubs1:Robber Chanties
Years2:2006–2007
Clubs2:Alfreton Town FC
Years3:2007–2008
Clubs3:FC Bolsover
Years4:2008
Clubs4:Nordvärmlands FF
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Years5:2009
Clubs5:Chief Santos
Years6:2009–2010
Clubs6:FC Civics Windhoek
Caps6:12
Goals6:3
Years7:2010–2011
Clubs7:SK Windhoek
Caps7:13
Goals7:4
Years8:2011
Clubs8:Ramblers FC
Years9:2012
Clubs9:Southern Samity
Years10:2013–2014
Clubs10:Ramblers FC
Years11:2014–2016
Clubs11:Chief Santos
Nationalyears1:2010–2011
Nationalteam1:Namibia
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0

Alfred Ndyenge (born 21 January 1983) is a Namibian former footballer.

Early life

Ndyenge was born in Tsumeb and attended Chesterfield College in England, where he studied sports management.[1]

Career

Ndyenge started his career with Namibian side Robber Chanties. He played for Oshikoto Region. He helped the team achieve second place at the Namibian Newspaper Cup.[2] In 2006, he signed for English side Alfreton Town FC. In 2007, he signed for English side FC Bolsover. In 2008, he signed for Swedish side Nordvärmlands FF. In 2009, he signed for Namibian side Chief Santos. After that, he signed for Namibian side FC Civics Windhoek. After that, he signed for Namibian side SK Windhoek. In 2011, he signed for Namibian side Ramblers FC. In 2012, he signed for Indian side Southern Samity. In 2013, he returned to Namibian side Ramblers FC. In 2014, he returned to Namivian side Chief Santos.[3]

Style of play

Ndyenge mainly operated as a striker. He could operate as a midfielder or winger. He was described as "athletic-built".[4]

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Ndyenge founded a sportswear company. It was described as "gained popularity among local sportswear enthusiasts".[5]

Personal life

Ndyenge has been nicknamed "Alfie". He is known by that name in his hometown.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: At Home With: Alfred Ndyenge. neweralive.na. 2024-04-23. 2021-06-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20210618000722/https://neweralive.na/posts/at-home-with-alfred-ndyenge. live.
  2. Web site: Show your mettle, says former Newspaper Cup star. 17 April 2014 . namibian.com.na. 2024-04-23. 2024-04-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20240423155321/https://www.namibian.com.na/tnnc-show-your-mettle-says-former-newspaper-cup-star/. live.
  3. Web site: Alfred Nydenge. national-football-teams.com. 2024-04-23. 2020-07-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702105705/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/30783/Alfred_Ndyenge.html. live.
  4. Web site: Former hot midfielder now entrepreneur. 11 November 2022 . namibian.com.na. 2024-04-23. 2023-04-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20230423225342/https://www.namibian.com.na/former-hot-midfielder-now-entrepreneur/. live.
  5. Web site: Local is lekker with 6mo9 sportswear. 22 July 2021 . confidentenamibia.com. 2024-04-23. 2023-06-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20230603021221/https://confidentenamibia.com/local-is-lekker-with-6mo9-sportswear/. live.
  6. Web site: Alfie Ndyenge's narrow path to football glory. Thru Pass Magazine.