John Bunyenyezi

John Bunyenyezi
Personal information
Position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Ntare School
International career
1960s Uganda (14+)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Bunyenyezi was a Ugandan footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

In 1956, Bunyenyezi was a member of the Uganda Football Association team that toured England in 1956, notably playing most of their matches barefoot.[1][2]

In 1962, Bunyenyezi represented the Uganda national team at the 1962 African Cup of Nations,[3] where he scored the country's first ever goal at the tournament in the 16th minute of a 2–1 defeat to the United Arab Republic.[4][5] He scored again during the Uganda Independence Anniversary Cup, in a 4–1 defeat to Egypt, which also served as the first leg of the first round of 1964 Summer Olympics qualifying,[6] as well as seven goals across two Gossage Cups in 1962 and 1963,[7] and five goals in the Kenya Independence Tournament.[8]

Personal life

Bunyenyezi had five siblings, with one being a lieutenant colonel in the Uganda People's Defence Force. He is deceased.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Zziwa, Hassan Badru (13 June 2022). "When Wassaka baptized Uganda 'The Cranes' in 1971". The Observer. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  2. ↑ Morrison, Neil; Rankmore, Frank (15 April 2021). "Uganda FA tour of England 1956". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Abul-Oyoun, Khaled; Cruickshank, Mark; Knight, Ken; Morrison, Neil; Stokkermans, Karel (30 March 2021). "African Nations Cup 1962". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  4. ↑ Mugalu, Jeremiah (21 December 2025). "Highs, Near Misses and Lows: Uganda Cranes' long road through AFCON". Nnalubaale Sports. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  5. ↑ Muyita, Joel (18 June 2019). "Uganda Cranes 18 goals at Africa Cup of Nations". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  6. ↑ Cruickshank, Mark; Morrison, Neil (22 March 2013). "Uganda Independence Anniversary Cup 1963". RSSSF. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  7. ↑ Cruickshank, Mark; Di Maggio, Roberto; Morrison, Neil; Stokkermans, Karel (3 April 2025). "East and Central African Championship (CECAFA)". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  8. ↑ Cruickshank, Mark; Morrison, Neil (17 January 2013). "Kenya Independence Tournament (Uhuru Cup) 1963". RSSSF. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "ENTREPRENEUR EZRA BUNYENYEZI HAS DIED, WILL DICTATOR PAUL KAGAME'S BLUE-EYED BOY, JOHNSTON BUSINGYE ATTEND HIS BURIAL CEREMONY? - Africa". Rpfgakwerere. 20 December 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
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