Julius Owino (born 5 February 1976) is a Kenyan former footballer who played as a defender. He played for Kenya at international level.

Julius Owino
Personal information
Date of birth (1976-02-05) 5 February 1976 (age 48)[1]
Place of birth Kenya
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Gor Mahia (coach)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2007 Gor Mahia
2007–2009 Kingfisher East Bengal
2009–2012 Gor Mahia
International career
2004–2010 Kenya 19 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Owino signed with Kenyan Premier League team Gor Mahia in 2003.[1] He joined Kingfisher East Bengal FC of the I-League in 2007 before returning to Gor Mahia in 2009.[1] He was dropped from the Gor Mahia squad in January 2012, but was given a role on the club's coaching staff.[2]

International career

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He made his debut for the Kenya national team in 2004.[1] His first goal for the team came in a 2–1 victory over Mozambique in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier on 20 June 2009.[3] He was chosen as captain for a game against Uganda in 2010.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Owino, Julius". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  2. ^ Ngulu, Dan (13 January 2012). "Sunguti overjoyed at Awilo reinstatement". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Kenya - Mozambique 2:1 (1:0)". FIFA. Archived from the original on 26 June 2009. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  4. ^ Nyende, Charles (20 May 2010). "Kenya: Teenager Were in Harambee Stars Team to Uganda". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
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