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Players’ reaction to Denis Onyango’s retirement

Matooke Republic by Matooke Republic
April 13, 2021
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Yesterday Denis Onyango called time on his Uganda Cranes playing career and set to concentrate only at South African based club Mamelodi Sundowns.

Onyango made his Cranes senior debut on June 18 2005 in a World Cup qualifying match against Cape Verde. From then Onyango became a regular for the Cranes. He helped the Cranes qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations by conceding only two goals in six matches in their qualifying group. He captained the team at the first AFCON finals after 39 years and also led the team to the 2019 AFCON finals.

It’s a sad day for football fans, players and coaches who witnessed his memorable 16-year career. Some of his former teammates have taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary goalkeeper.

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With great honor and lucky to be under your great contribution to the national team @UgandaCranes A lot learnt from you big man ????

Happy retirement capt @masindeonyango ?? pic.twitter.com/E6IqPTQyk4

— salim jamal (@jmalsalim16) April 12, 2021

A lot can be written but nothing will fill the sacrifice you guys have done for our country & current generation. You have been an example of a good leaders,Captains,Role models,Elder brothers,inspirers among others
You will always be remembered as legends ✊?✊?@masindeonyango pic.twitter.com/rybv8pXXCC

— Farouk Miya (@FaroukMiya) April 12, 2021

Captain ?‍✈️, Leader , names can’t say it all ??‍♂️, just waiting for the shirt #18 to be retired ??‍♂️can’t believe we ain’t going to see the motivator anymore,just wish you all the best capi ?? pic.twitter.com/ibqq6890dC

— Allan Okello (@AllanOkello8) April 12, 2021

All the best Captain in your retirement. I find no words to delineate your character. I think the picture below can tell it all about you. Thank you for the recollections @masindeonyango pic.twitter.com/zxSg6LmJdK

— Taddeo Lwanga (@taddeolwanga) April 12, 2021

Best of the best ?
I'll tell my grannies to tell their grannies who will have to tell their grannies that there existed Captain @masindeonyango ???.
I can't thank you more Onyiso. pic.twitter.com/EhpsP9Gopa

— Murushid Juuko (@MurushidJ4) April 12, 2021

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