Denis Obua
Ugandan footballer (1947-2010)
Uganda
Forward
Denis Obua: profile
Denis Obua (born 13 June 1947 in Uganda) was an Ugandan footballer who played as a forward. He died on 4 May 2010.
Obua made the step into senior football with Coffee Kakira SC in 1967. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 1967 and 1983.
At international level, Obua represented Uganda (1968–1977). Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Ivory Coast on 16 January 1968 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Uganda has produced 64 footballers in our database, including Micheal Azira, Jamal Salim and Murushid Juuko.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Coffee Kakira SC |
Uganda Premier League | – | – |
| 1968–1978 | Police FC |
Uganda Premier League | – | – |
| 1979 |  Reunion F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 1979 | Maroons FC |
Uganda Premier League | – | – |
| 1980–1983 | Police FC |
Uganda Premier League | – | – |
| 1983 | SC Villa |
Uganda Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968–1977 | Uganda |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Jan 1968 | Ivory Coast 2–1 Uganda | Africa Cup of Nations | |
| 2 | 3 Mar 1976 | Egypt 2–1 Uganda | 21 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 27 Feb 1977 | Zambia 4–2 Uganda | 74 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Denis Obua born?
Denis Obua was born in Uganda.
Which national team does Denis Obua play for?
Denis Obua played international football for Uganda.
Which clubs has Denis Obua played for?
Denis Obua's recorded clubs are Coffee Kakira SC, Police FC, Reunion F.C., Maroons FC and SC Villa.
What position does Denis Obua play?
Denis Obua played as a forward.