John Nyawanga Explained

John Nyawanga
Birth Place:Kenya
Position:Striker
Years1:–1969
Clubs1:Abaluhya United
Years2:1970–1980
Clubs2:Kenya Breweries
Nationalyears1:1965–1976
Nationalteam1:Kenya
Nationalcaps1:80
Nationalgoals1:17

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. He worked at a sports goods shop in Nairobi following his retirement.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Nyawanga - International Appearances. RSSSF. Rec.Sports.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Roberto. Mamrud. 13 February 2022.
  2. Web site: Nyawanga the unsung Kenyan hero. 30 October 2006. Nation. 13 February 2022.