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Kenneth Semakula (born 18 May 2002) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as |
Kenneth Semakula (born 18 May 2002) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as defender for Tunisian Footaball club [[Club Africain|Club African]] and the [[Uganda national football team|Uganda national team]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-22 |title=Uganda’s Kenneth Semakula joins Club Africain |url=https://chimpreports.com/ugandas-kenneth-semakula-joins-club-africain/ |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=ChimpReports |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Semakula made his national team debut in 2019, playing for the Hippos - [[Uganda national under-20 football team]] at the CECAFA U-20 Championship held in Uganda.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sang |first=Kiplagat |date=May 13, 2020 |title=Uganda U20 star Semakula reveals dream, changes nickname from Xavi to Ramos |url=https://www.goal.com/en-qa/news/semakula-changes-nickname-from-xavi-to-ramos/14kkfsdqsey6z1qwbwt3kkd0ps |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019 he was called up for the Uganda Cranes, the Uganda national football team where he has made 13 appearances as of November 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kenneth Semakula - National team |url=https://www.transfermarkt.com/kenneth-semakula/nationalmannschaft/spieler/863075 |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=www.transfermarkt.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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Kenneth was born in Tororo |
Kenneth was born in [[Tororo]]. He attended Rock View School, Rock High School and Jinja Secondary School for his education.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Admin |first=NBS Sport |date=2024-05-18 |title=Tororo’s Son, Villa’s Champion: The Kenneth Ssemakula Story |url=https://nbssport.co.ug/2024/05/18/tororos-son-villas-champion-the-kenneth-ssemakula-story/ |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=NBS Sport |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Playing career == |
== Playing career == |
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Semakula began his football career at the age of 7 with True Vine Soccer Academy in Tororo. He later joined the City Tyres under-14 team, where he was voted MVP in the Eastern Region. Semakula later won the best player award at the under-17 Airtel Rising Stars national tournament. <ref name=":0" /> |
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== Club career == |
== Club career == |
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Semakula's professional career began at [[Busoga United FC]] before he joined [[BUL Jinja FC]].[https://kawowo.com/2024/05/24/kenneth-ssemakula-announces-departure-from-sc-villa/] In July 2024, he joined his current club, Club Africain, on a two-year contract that runs until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=says |first=Oloka Rogers |date=2024-07-21 |title=Kenneth Semakula: Uganda Cranes defender joins Club Africain |url=https://sports.mtn.co.ug/2024/07/21/kenneth-semakula-uganda-cranes-defender-joins-club-africain/ |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=MTN Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Kenneth Semakula (born 18 May 2002) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as defender for Tunisian Footaball club Club African and the Uganda national team.[1]
Semakula made his national team debut in 2019, playing for the Hippos - Uganda national under-20 football team at the CECAFA U-20 Championship held in Uganda.[2] In 2019 he was called up for the Uganda Cranes, the Uganda national football team where he has made 13 appearances as of November 2014.[3]
Early life and education
Kenneth was born in Tororo. He attended Rock View School, Rock High School and Jinja Secondary School for his education.[4]
Playing career
Semakula began his football career at the age of 7 with True Vine Soccer Academy in Tororo. He later joined the City Tyres under-14 team, where he was voted MVP in the Eastern Region. Semakula later won the best player award at the under-17 Airtel Rising Stars national tournament. [4]
Club career
Semakula's professional career began at Busoga United FC before he joined BUL Jinja FC.[1] In July 2024, he joined his current club, Club Africain, on a two-year contract that runs until 2026.[5]
References
- ^ "Uganda's Kenneth Semakula joins Club Africain". ChimpReports. 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Sang, Kiplagat (May 13, 2020). "Uganda U20 star Semakula reveals dream, changes nickname from Xavi to Ramos".
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Kenneth Semakula - National team". www.transfermarkt.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ a b Admin, NBS Sport (2024-05-18). "Tororo's Son, Villa's Champion: The Kenneth Ssemakula Story". NBS Sport. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ says, Oloka Rogers (2024-07-21). "Kenneth Semakula: Uganda Cranes defender joins Club Africain". MTN Sports. Retrieved 2024-11-06.