Nafian Alionzi

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Personal information
Full name	Legasson Nafian Alionzi Alionzi
Date of birth	(1996-03-02) 2 March 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth	Adjumani, Uganda
Height	1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) [1]
Position	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Defence Force
Number	1
Youth career
	Onduparaka FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
–2016	Onduparaka FC
2016–2023	URA FC	26
2023–	Defence Force	19	(0)
International career
2021–	Uganda	6	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Legasson Nafian Alionzi Alionzi (born 2 March 1996) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ethiopian Premier League club Defence Force and the Uganda national team.

Early life

Alionzi was born in West Nile, Adjumani District, Uganda. ^{[2] [1]}

Club career

Alionzi's football career begun in West Nile with Onduparaka FC. ^[3]

He was also the goalkeeper of the West Nile Province team at the FUFA Drum Inter-Provinces tournament. ^{[1] [4]}

Onduparaka FC

Alionizi played for Onduparaka FC when it was promoted from the 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. ^[5]

Mekelakeya SC

Alionzi moved to Ethiopian Higher League club Defence Force in 2023 on a one-year contract. ^[6]

International career

Alionzi made his debut on the Uganda national team in 2021. He was named as one of the goalkeepers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. ^[7]

References

1. "ALIONZI NAFIAN LEGASON – THE TAX COLLECTORS" . Retrieved 21 November 2024.
2. Isabirye, David (11 September 2020). "Nationality change is a complex decision, admits goalkeeper Alionzi Nafian". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
3. "URA confirms departure of Alionzi Nafian". MTN Sports. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
4. 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.