John Oyemba
John Oyemba (born 3 June 1993) is a Kenyan professional goalkeeper who featured for Kenyan Premier League sides Kariobangi Sharks and AFC Leopards and Kenya. He later moved to Norway to join Fjellhamar FK. [1][2]
Career
Oyemba featured for Kariobangi Sharks for several years including during the 2016 season when the team was promoted to the Kenyan top flight.[3] He later left the side[4] to join AFC Leopards.[5]
When not playing football Oyemba[6] was a known baker and sold pastries to fellow Kenyan footballers to complement his earnings.[7]
International career
Oyemba was part of the Kenyan team that featured at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt. He was later capped twice for Kenya between July and August 2019.[8]
External references
References
- ↑ Standard, 3 Feb 2022 Oyemba to play for Norwegian side as Oburu goes to Zesco
- ↑ , 1 Feb 2022 Goalkeeper John Oyemba joins Norwegian fourth-tier side
- ↑ AllAfrica, 4 Jul 2019 Oyemba Links Up With Sharks Ahead of Everton Match
- ↑ The Star, 25 Aug 2020 Former Harambee Stars and Sharks keeper Oyemba on demand
- ↑ AFC Leopards, 19 Oct 2020 DONE DEAL! John Oyemba lands at The Den
- ↑ Nation, 14 May 2018 Goalkeepers singled out for special praise in league race
- ↑ 30 Aug 2020 Our athletes have a lot to learn from goalie Oyemba
- ↑ NFT John Oyemba