Sammy Onyango

Football player (1961-2002)

Kenya Midfielder
1961Born
1Int'l goals*
2Clubs

Sammy Onyango: profile

Sammy Onyango (born 3 March 1961 in Migori County, Kenya) was a Kenyan footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 2 August 2002.

Onyango's senior club career began in 1979 at Gor Mahia F.C.. He played for 2 clubs since 1979.

At international level, Onyango represented Kenya (1983–1990). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Ethiopia on 28 October 1984 (World Cup Qualification).

Key facts

Senior international debut
1983 (aged about 22)
First international goal
1984 – aged 23 (match)
Shares a birthday with
Sphephelo Sithole, Emmanuel Pappoe and Abdoulaye Touré (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
1979–1989 Gor Mahia F.C. Kenyan Premier League – –
1989– Kisumu Telkom Kenyan Premier League – –

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
1983–1990 Kenya Senior ––

International goals (1)

#DateMatchMinCompetition
128 Oct 1984 Ethiopia 3–3 Kenya 88 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 Sammy Onyango born?

Sammy Onyango was born in Migori County, Kenya.

Which national team does Sammy Onyango play for?

Sammy Onyango played international football for Kenya.

Which clubs has Sammy Onyango played for?

Sammy Onyango's recorded clubs are Gor Mahia F.C. and Kisumu Telkom.

What position does Sammy Onyango play?

Sammy Onyango played as a midfielder.

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