Neddy Atieno

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Neddy Atieno
Personal information
Full name Neddy Atieno Okoth
Date of birth (1992-07-08) 8 July 1992 (age 31) [1]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Makolanders
2017–2021 Ulinzi
International career
2014–2021 Kenya
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Neddy Atieno Okoth (born 8 July 1992), known as Neddy Atieno, is a Kenyan former footballer who plays as a forward for Ulinzi and the Kenya women's national team.

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Club career

Atieno joined Ulinzi in 2017 from Makolanders. [2]

Atieno announced her retirement in November 2021 after helping Ulinzi win the FKF Women's Cup and the FKF Super Cup. [2] [3] She later returned in 2023.

International career

At the youth level, Atieno captained the Kenya U20s. [4]

Atieno debuted for the senior national team in 2014. [2] She played in the team's maiden appearance at the Africa Women Cup of Nations in 2016. [2] Atieno also capped for Kenya during the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification and 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification. [2] [5]

Personal life

In 2018, Atieno started the Neddy for the Needy Initiative, which helps underprivileged children access affordable education. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Competitions - 11th Edition Women AFCON- GHANA 2018 - Team Details - Player Details". CAF.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Matheka, Lynette (13 November 2021). "Kenya's best Neddy Atieno retires from football". Mozzart Sport Kenya. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  3. ↑ "Neddy calls time on playing career". Michezo Afrika. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  4. 1 2 Anyama, Samantha (23 February 2023). "The incredible story of how Former Harambee Starlets star Neddy Atieno is changing lives beyond the football field". NewsDay Kenya. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "Competitions - 11th Edition Women AFCON- GHANA 2018 - Match Details". CAF.


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