Lydia Nyandera
Lydia Nyandera (born 12 January 2000) is a Ugandan professional football player who plays as a midfielder for Lady Doves FC in the FUFA Women Super League.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 January 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Isagara Village | ||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Lady Doves FC | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
Education background
[edit]Nyandera was born in Isagara Village to parents Mbabazi Marry and Wandera Francis, she went to Kiryatete preparatory primary school in Hoima where she completed the rest of her Primary Education. She then joined Kinyara Secondary School in Masindi, Karuguza Progressive in Kibale district, Kitara SS in 2015 and Kabalore Hillside High School where she completed her Uganda Certificate of Education from in 2017. Nyandera also did a certificate in Entrepreneurship and Development Skills in 2023.[2]
Club career
[edit]Nyandera kickstarted her football journey in 2014 when she joined Create Peace Soccer Academy in Hoima. She then joined Kitara SS in Hoima on bursary for the school senior team in 2017.[citation needed]
She joined Lady Doves FC in 2018 and helped the team win a silver medal in FUFA Women Cup 2019, a silver medal in FUFA women Elite League 2019, won the maiden FUFA Women Super League in 2021 and a bronze medal of CAF Champions League and also participated in the CECAFA zonal qualifiers. Nyandera now serves as the current club captain for Lady Doves FC.[3][4][5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lady Doves attacking midfielder Lydia Nyandera with thunderous strike". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Star Profile: "Losing two finals in the same year was a great Disappointment", Lydia Nyandera's Football Tales | Voice of Bugerere". 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Lydia Nyandera". www.ugandafootball.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Kawempe edge Lady Doves as Uganda Martyrs beat She Maroons | FUFA Women Super League". MTN Sports. 2022-03-27. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Lady Doves step up preparations for 2020/2021 season". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2021-04-26). "FUFA Women Super League: Ikwaput nets haul as Lady Doves obliterate Isra". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-11-29.