Nafian Alionzi

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Personal information
Full name Legasson Nafian Alionzi Alionzi
Date of birth 2 March 1996 (28 years)
Place of birth Adjumani
Height 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Mekelakeya SC
Number 1
Youth career
Onduparaka FC
International career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Uganda Cranes 6

Nafian Alionzi also known as Legasson Nafian Alionzi Alionzi (born 2 March 1996) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a goal keeper for Mekelakeya SC in Ethiopia.

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Early life

Alionzi was born in West Nile, Adjumani District to Salim Lega and Marian Dudu in a family of four. [1] [2]

Football career

Alionzi's football career begun in West Nile with Onduparaka FC after his senior six at Kibuli Senior Secondary School. [3]

He was also the goalkeeper of the West Nile Province the FUFA Drum (Inter- Provinces) tournament. [2] [4]

Onduparaka FC

Alionizi played for Onduparaka FC from to 2023. He promoted the team from the second tier (FUFA Big League) to Uganda Premier League. [4]

URA FC

Alionzi joined URA FC from Onduparaka FC in 2016 where he had played for 7 years. [4] He left URA in 2023 after 26 appearances and 12 clean sheets in the Uganda Premier League then joined Ethiopia's Mekelakeya SC on a one year contract. [5]

Mekelakeya SC

Alionzi moved to Ethiopia's Mekelaya SC which is also known as Mechal or Defence Forces SC in 2023 on a one year contract. [6]

Uganda Cranes

Alionzi made his debut on the Uganda's national men's football team in 2021. He has made six appearances and was named as one of the goalkeepers for the AFCON squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ Isabirye, David (11 September 2020). "Nationality change is a complex decision, admits goalkeeper Alionzi Nafian". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  2. 1 2 "ALIONZI NAFIAN LEGASON – THE TAX COLLECTORS" . Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  3. ↑ "URA confirms departure of Alionzi Nafian". MTN Sports. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 Admin, NBS Sport (31 August 2023). "Alionzi Nafian Ends Seven-Year URA FC Journey". NBS Sport. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  5. ↑ "Goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi confirms URA departure". MTN Sports. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  6. ↑ "Nafian Alionzi leaves URA FC after seven years". Swift Sports Uganda. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  7. ↑ Mujuni, Oscar Diego (4 June 2024). "Cranes Goalkeeper Alionzi Upbeat Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers". NBS Sport. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
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