Zablon Amanaka
Kenyan footballer (1976–2021)
Kenya
Defender
Zablon Amanaka: profile
Zablon Amanaka (born 1 January 1976 in Kenya) was a Kenyan footballer who played as a defender. He died on 28 May 2021.
Amanaka made the step into senior football with Tusker F.C. in 1998. He played for 10 clubs in 4 countries since 1998. His most appearances came at FK Željezničar Sarajevo (2004–2006), where he made 14 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 14 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Amanaka represented Kenya (1998–present).
Kenya has produced 60 footballers in our database, including George Odhiambo, Bruce Kamau and Aboud Omar.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 4: Kenya, Bosnia and Herzegovina, India and Seychelles
- Latest move
- Mahakama F.C. (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Simon Adingra, Essaïd Belkalem and Abdoulaye Doucouré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Tusker F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2002–2004 | Kenya Pipeline F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2004–2006 |  FK Željezničar Sarajevo |
Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina | 14 | 0 |
| 2005–2006 | Thika United F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2006–2007 | A.F.C. Leopards |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2007 |  East Bengal Club |
– | – | |
| 2007–2008 |  Anse Réunion FC |
Seychelles First Division | – | – |
| 2009 | Sofapaka F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2009 | La Passe FC |
Seychelles First Division | – | – |
| 2010– | Mahakama F.C. |
FKF Division One | – | – |
| Total | 14 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998– | Kenya |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Zablon Amanaka born?
Zablon Amanaka was born in Kenya.
Which national team does Zablon Amanaka play for?
Zablon Amanaka played international football for Kenya.
Which clubs has Zablon Amanaka played for?
Zablon Amanaka's recorded clubs are Tusker F.C., Kenya Pipeline F.C., FK Željezničar Sarajevo, Thika United F.C., A.F.C. Leopards, East Bengal Club, Anse Réunion FC, Sofapaka F.C., La Passe FC and Mahakama F.C..
What position does Zablon Amanaka play?
Zablon Amanaka played as a defender.
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