Denis Onyango
Ugandan football goalkeeper, AFCON champion
Born
May 15th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Uganda
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A football goalkeeper, his career includes playing for several clubs, notably SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns. With Mamelodi Sundowns, achieved notable success, winning multiple league titles and the 2016 CAF Champions League. Represented the Uganda national team in various international competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Won the 2016 CAF Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns
Played in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations
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