John Nyawanga is a Kenyan former international

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who played as a striker. Nyawanga earned 80 caps for Kenya, scoring 17 goals, and captained Kenya at the

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, their first appearance at the tournament. During his club career, he played for

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and

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. He worked at a sports goods shop in

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following his retirement.

References

Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Kenyan men's footballers Kenya men's international footballers Place of birth missing (living people) Men's association football forwards A.F.C. Leopards players Tusker F.C. players 1972 African Cup of Nations players {{Kenya-footy-bio-stub