Shafik “Fik” Nyanzi is a promising football forward currently attached to Buganda regional entity Super Eagles Lugongwe in Kassanda district.
The 21-year-old industrious player harbors a realistic dream of establishing himself among the country’s great strikers as he boldly confesses.
“I wake up every day with positivity. I know I have a lot to learn and improve my game. I want to be best not only in Uganda, but, elsewhere in the world” Nyanzi who hails from the Mbogo clan in Buganda tribe attests.
Early days:
Nyanzi was born on 13th December 2003 in Rubaga Hospital, Kampala to Yusuf Kirabira and Immaculate Nabawanuka.
He is the first born child of this aforementioned couple in the family of five, the only son.
Education:
Nyanzi had his elementary education at St Francis Nursery & Primary, Ntinda.
He had his secondary education at Nkumba SS, God Cares Bulenga SS, Kakungulu Memorial, and Standard High School Zzana.
Presently, he is a student at St Lawrence University, pursuing a Diploma in Information Technology)
Nyanzi is currently employed by Super Eagles Lugongwe, Kassanda in the third-tier division of Buganda region.
He has previously played at Kiwatuule Football Club, SC Villa Junior Team and Maanyi Football Club in Mityana and Busujju ssaza football team.
This season, Nyanzi featured for Buweekula Ssaza in the Buganda Masaza football tournament, earning a bronze medal.
Nyanzi stood out during the third-place play-off match that Buweekula won convincingly 3-0 over Kyadondo at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole where he scored a hat-trick in the game.
“I was excited to score a hat-trick before hundreds of fans at Namboole Stadium. I dedicated the these three goals to my grand-father Ahmed Yawe and uncle (Ishak Kimala). These goals gave up the momentum that I am on in the league” he recounts as he also hinted to that match as his best ever.
He regrets the bitter post-match penalty loss of Kakungulu Memorial to Kawempe Muslim at Old Kampala football ground, in a duel in tags as most difficult.
Roles models:
Domestically, Nyanzi looks to Vipers’ forward Yunus Ssentamu as his role model and internationally, it is Viktor Gyokeres (Sweden and Sporting Lisbon) who stands out for him.
On any day, he would prefer a well prepared dish of rice and peas as his favorite.
Detailed profile:
- Full Names: Shafiq Nyanzi
- Nick-name: Fik
- Place of residence: Kireka, Kampala
- Current club: Super Eagles Lugongwe, Kassanda
- Previous clubs: Kiwatuule Football Club, SC Villa Junior Team, Maanyi Football Club – Mityana, Busujju Ssaza
- Date of birth: 13th December 2003
- Place of birth: Rubaga Hospital, Kampala
- Parents: Yusuf Kirabira and Immaculate Nabawanuka
- No. in family: First born out of five; only son
- Roles: Forward & Wing
- Education: St Francis Nursery & Primary, Ntinda; Prof, Nkumba SS, God Cares Bulenga SS, Kakungulu Memorial, Standard High School Zzana, St Lawrence University (Diploma, Information Technology)
- Role Models: Yunus Ssentamu (Vipers & Uganda Cranes), Viktor Gyokeres (Sweden and Sporting Lisbon)
- Best match: Third place play-off match (2024 Buganda Masaza football tournament)
- Difficult Match: Kakungulu Memorial Vs Kawempe Muslim (1-1); Kawempe Muslim won on penalties
- Favourite Dish: Rice & Peas
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