John Nyawanga is a Kenyan former international footballer who played as a striker.

John Nyawanga
Personal information
Place of birth Kenya
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1969 Abaluhya United
1970–1980 Kenya Breweries
International career
1965–1976 Kenya 80 (17)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

References edit

  1. ^ Mamrud, Roberto. "John Nyawanga - International Appearances". RSSSF. Rec.Sports.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Nyawanga the unsung Kenyan hero". Nation. 30 October 2006. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  3. ^ "John Nyawanga". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 13 February 2022.