Nafian Alionzi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Legasson Nafian Alionzi Alionzi | ||
| Date of birth | 2 March 1996 (28 years) | ||
| Place of birth | Adjumani | ||
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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 | ||
| 2023– | Defence Force | 19 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2021– | Uganda | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Nafian Alionzi (born 2 March 1996), also known as Legasson Nafian Alionzi Alionzi, is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Defence Force in Ethiopia.
Early life
[edit]Alionzi was born in West Nile, Adjumani District, Uganda.[1][2]
Football career
[edit]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.[2][4]
Onduparaka FC
[edit]Alionizi played for Onduparaka FC when it was promoted from the FUFA Big League to Uganda Premier League.[4]
URA FC
[edit]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
[edit]Alionzi moved to Ethiopian Higher League club Defence Force in 2023 on a one-year contract.[6]
International career
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Isabirye, David (11 September 2020). "Nationality change is a complex decision, admits goalkeeper Alionzi Nafian". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ a b "ALIONZI NAFIAN LEGASON – THE TAX COLLECTORS". Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "URA confirms departure of Alionzi Nafian". MTN Sports. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Admin, NBS Sport (31 August 2023). "Alionzi Nafian Ends Seven-Year URA FC Journey". NBS Sport. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi confirms URA departure". MTN Sports. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Nafian Alionzi leaves URA FC after seven years". Swift Sports Uganda. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Mujuni, Oscar Diego (4 June 2024). "Cranes Goalkeeper Alionzi Upbeat Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers". NBS Sport. Retrieved 21 November 2024.