Alphonce Omija Explained

Alphonce Omija
Fullname:Alphonce Otieno Omija
Birth Date:9 October 2002
Birth Place:Nairobi, Kenya
Position:Centre back
Currentclub:Dhofar
Clubnumber:5
Years1:2019–2020
Clubs1:Gor Mahia
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Kariobangi Sharks
Caps2:20
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Dhofar
Caps3:19
Goals3:1
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalteam1:Kenya
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:24 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:11 June 2024

Alphonce Otieno Omija (born 9 October 2002) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays for Omani club Dhofar and the Kenya national team as a defender.

International career

Omija made his debut for the Kenya national team on 11 June 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against the Ivory Coast at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, Malawi. He played the full game in a scoreless draw.[1]

Personal life

Omija [2] studied at St John's Catholic School and later joined Baba Dogo Secondary School. He has stated that he looks up to defender Kalidou Koulibaly as a role model.

Honours

Club

Gor Mahia

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ESPN. Kenya v Ivory Coast game report. 11 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Statistics. Fostats.