The LateJimmy Kirunda

Uganda Cranes (National Team) KCC FC (KCCA)

Biography

Achievements

Historic Captaincy: Captained the Uganda Cranes at three AFCON finals (1974
1976
1978)
AFCON Finalist: Led the team to the runners-up position at the 1978 African Cup of Nations
League Champion: Winner of the National Football League with KCC (1976)
Regional Champion: Winner of the CECAFA Club Championship (1978)
Defining Moment: Scored the winning goal against Ethiopia (1977) to qualify Uganda for the '78 AFCON
Famous Style: Celebrated as Uganda’s greatest "Overlapping Defender."

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Full Name

Jimmy Kirunda

Career Span

1960s – 1980s

Position

Defender