Pius Obuya Explained

Pius Obuya
Birth Date:1998 7, df=yes[1]
Birth Place:Pallisa, Uganda
Height:1.79 m
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Radnički Sremska Mitrovica
Clubnumber:22
Clubs1:Maroons[2]
Years1:2015–2021
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Kabel
Caps2:19
Goals2:1
Years3:2022–
Clubs3:Radnički Sremska Mitrovica
Caps3:38
Goals3:4
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalteam1:Uganda U17
Nationalyears2:2017
Nationalteam2:Uganda U20
Club-Update:26 December 2023
Nationalteam-Update:30 May 2023

Pius Obuya (born 17 July 1998) is an Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serbian First League club Radnički Sremska Mitrovica.[3]

Early life

Obuya was born to Lawrence Opolot and Dominika Eiyo. He attended Murchison Bay Primary School in Luzira (P1-P7), Risa College, Nansana (Senior 1), Amus College (S2-S3), and completed both his O level and A level from St Mary’s SS Kitende (S4-S6).[4]

Club career

Maroons

Obuya made his debut for Maroons FC against Express FC at Mutesa II Stadium on 29 August 2015, however Express FC won 3–2 against Maroons FC.[5]

Kabel

In October 2021, Obuya joined FK Kabel after a one-month trial in Serbia.[6] He made his debut on 3rd 2021 in a goalless draw against FK Budućnost Dobanovci.[7]

Radnički Sremska Mitrovica

He made his debut for FK Radnički Sremska Mitrovica but lost 1–0 to FK Radnički Beograd when he came off the bench in the 69th minute to replace Aleksandar Rakić.[8]

International career

Uganda U20

Obuya played for Uganda U20 during the COSAFA U-20 Tournament in Zambia in 2017.[9] He made his debut on 6 December 2017, against Zambia U20 at Arthur Davis Stadium, Kitwe. However, he was replaced by Julius Poloto in the second half.[10]

Uganda U17

Obuya featured for Uganda U17 during the 2015 African U-17 Championship qualification against Seychelles.[11] [12] [13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pius Obuya: Meet the youngest player of the 2015/16 Uganda Premier League. David. Isabirye. 23 August 2015. Kawowo Sports.
  2. Web site: Pius Obuya - Stats and titles won - 22/23 . footballdatabase.eu . 1998-07-17 . 2023-05-13.
  3. Web site: Pius Obuya (Radnicki S. Mitrovica) - Career Stats - Flashscore.com. www.flashscore.com.
  4. Web site: KCCA's latest signing Obuya ready to set Lugogo ablaze. 8 July 2020. Kawowo Sports.
  5. Web site: Express FC 3-2 Maroons: The Red Eagles earn maiden maximum points | Uganda Premier League. Ismael. Kiyonga. 29 August 2015. Kawowo Sports.
  6. Web site: Pius Obuya joins Serbian club | Swift Sports Uganda. 2 October 2021. swiftsportsug.com.
  7. Web site: Uganda - P. Obuya - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. int.soccerway.com.
  8. Web site: Ugandan players in Diaspora: Najjemba nets hat trick, Luwagga, Jamal make debuts. 8 August 2022.
  9. Web site: COSAFA U-20 Update: Final travelling list for Uganda Hippos team. 3 December 2017. 18 March 2019.
  10. Web site: COSAFA U20 Update: Shaban leads by example as Uganda beats hosts Zambia. 6 December 2017. 18 March 2019.
  11. Web site: Uganda vs Zambia : 8 Key Battles | CAF U-17 QUALIFIER. David. Isabirye. 27 September 2014. Kawowo Sports.
  12. Web site: FUFA releases U-17 Cubs Squad. 4 June 2014.
  13. Web site: Uganda gets away win in Seychelles | AFRICA U-17 Championships. David. Isabirye. 14 June 2014. Kawowo Sports.