Jonathan Walukana Wafula (born 17 June 1994) is a Kenyan footballer who plays as a forward for Northern Premier League side Matlock Town

Jonathan Wafula
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Walukana Wafula[1]
Date of birth (1994-06-17) 17 June 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Kenya
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Grantham Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Chesterfield 1 (0)
2014– Worksop Town
2015–2017 Shaw Lane
2017–2018 Gainsborough Trinity 13 (1)
2018–2020 Boston United 45 (4)
2020–2021 Guiseley 12 (1)
2021 Matlock Town 5 (0)
2021– Grantham Town 26 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:10, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

Early life

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Wafula was born in Kenya and at aged 10 moved to England. His family settled in Matlock, Derbyshire and then in Alfreton. When he first moved to England, he had no real interest in football and only started playing the game when he left school and attended college.[2]

Career

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Wafula began his career with Chesterfield and made his professional debut on 12 January 2013 in a 3–0 victory against Northampton Town.[3]

In 2014, he signed for Worksop Town.

He then signed for Shaw Lane.

In May 2017 he signed for Gainsborough Trinity.[4]

In February 2018, Wafula signed for National League North club Boston United.[5]

On 10 August 2020, Wafula signed for fellow National League North side Guiseley.[2]

He signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division side Matlock Town on a free transfer in July 2021.[6]

On 14 September 2021, Wafula signed for Grantham Town.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. May 2013. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  2. ^ a b "WAFULA JOINS THE LIONS". guiseleyafc.co.uk. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Chesterfield 3-0 Northampton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Jonathan Wafula Signs". Gainsborough Trinity FC. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  5. ^ Browne, Duncan (9 February 2018). "Wafula and Dyche join Boston United". bostonstandard.co.uk. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  6. ^ Gordon, James (21 July 2021). "Summer 2021 Transfer List #10". Northern Premier League.
  7. ^ "Duo depart Gladiators for pastures new". Matlock Town FC. 14 September 2021.
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