Ugandan footballer (born 1995)
Violah Nambi|
Full name |
Violah Nambi Ssebunya |
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Date of birth |
(1995-07-14) 14 July 1995 (age 29) |
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Place of birth |
Uganda |
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Position(s) |
Winger, striker |
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Current team |
Napoli |
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Number |
14 |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2019–2020 |
Växjö DFF |
21 |
(3) |
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2021 |
Dornbirn |
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2022–2023 |
IFK Kalmar |
23 |
(2) |
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2023–2024 |
Pomigliano |
26 |
(1) |
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2024– |
Napoli |
2 |
(0) |
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Uganda |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 October 2024.[1] |
Violah Nambi Ssebunya (born 14 July 1995) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Serie A club Napoli and the Uganda national team.
Early life
Nambi attended St. Mary's Kitende in Uganda.[2]
Club career
Nambi played for Swedish side Växjö DFF, where she was described as "Växjö's sharpest weapon" and "became an offensive sensation at the end of the 2019 season".[3][4] She suffered an injury while playing for the club.[5]
After that, Nambi played for Austrian side FC Dornbirn 1913, where she was described as "expected to contribute to the promotion with the decisive goals".[6] She then played for Swedish side IFK Kalmar, where she was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[7]
International career
Nambi has been regarded to have struggled to be available even when called up to the Uganda women's national football team.[8]
Style of play
Nambi mainly operates as a winger or striker and is known for her speed.[2]
Personal life
Nambi has been a Christian.[9]
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