Denis Onyango

Ugandan football goalkeeper, AFCON champion

Denis Onyango - Ugandan football goalkeeper, AFCON champion
Born

May 15th, 1985
40 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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