Neddy Atieno

Kenyan footballer (born 1992) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

Full name Neddy Atieno Okoth
Date of birth (1992-07-08) 8 July 1992 (age 33)[1]
Position Forward
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Neddy Atieno
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Full name Neddy Atieno Okoth
Date of birth (1992-07-08) 8 July 1992 (age 33)[1]
Position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Makolanders
2017–2021 Ulinzi
International career
2014–2021 Kenya
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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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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