| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Neddy Atieno Okoth | ||
| Date of birth | (1992-07-08) 8 July 1992 (age 32) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Makolanders | |||
| 2017–2021 | Ulinzi | ||
| International career | |||
| 2014–2021 | Kenya | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Neddy Atieno Okoth (born 8 July 1992), known as Neddy Atieno, is a Kenyan former footballer who plays as a forward for Ulinzi and the Kenya women's national team.
Club career
Atieno joined Ulinzi in 2017 from Makolanders.
Atieno announced her retirement in November 2021 after helping Ulinzi win the FKF Women's Cup and the FKF Super Cup. She later returned in 2023.
International career
At the youth level, Atieno captained the Kenya U20s.
Atieno debuted for the senior national team in 2014. She played in the team's maiden appearance at the Africa Women Cup of Nations in 2016. Atieno also capped for Kenya during the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification and 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
Personal life
In 2018, Atieno started the Neddy for the Needy Initiative, which helps underprivileged children access affordable education.
See also
References
- "Competitions - 11th Edition Women AFCON- GHANA 2018 - Team Details - Player Details". CAF.
- ^ Matheka, Lynette (13 November 2021). "Kenya's best Neddy Atieno retires from football". Mozzart Sport Kenya. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- "Neddy calls time on playing career". Michezo Afrika. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Anyama, Samantha (23 February 2023). "The incredible story of how Former Harambee Starlets star Neddy Atieno is changing lives beyond the football field". NewsDay Kenya. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- "Competitions - 11th Edition Women AFCON- GHANA 2018 - Match Details". CAF.
External links
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