Vanessa Karungi

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Vanessa Edith Karungi (born 8 November 1999) is a Ugandan footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for FCN.

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Early life

Karungi attended Olila High School in Uganda. [1]

Career

Karungi was awarded 2017 Uganda Sports Press Association Female Footballer of the Year. [2]

Style of play

Karungi has been described as "famed for her penalty saving prowess". [3]

Personal life

Karungi has two siblings. [4]

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References

  1. "Karungi's time to shine". monitor.co.ug.
  2. "Players In Diaspora: Vanessa Karungi". the-sportsnation.com.
  3. "Karungi returns to Denmark with points to prove". monitor.co.ug.
  4. "Know Your Stars: Karungi". chimpreports.com.