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Uganda

Mamelodi Sundowns

Ismail Watenga

Mamelodi Sundowns/G/

Uganda

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Ismail Watenga is a Ugandan international goalkeeper who brings agility and modern goalkeeping skills to South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns. Born on May 15, 1995, the 30-year-old is in his prime, standing as a key figure for both club and country. His career began in Uganda with Vipers SC, where his performances earned him a move to the prestigious Sundowns, one of Africa's top clubs. With a market value of €200,000, he is considered one of the continent's promising keepers. Watenga is known for his excellent reflexes, speed off his line, and distribution, fitting the profile of the modern sweeper-keeper. He has been a regular for the Uganda Cranes, featuring in Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. At Sundowns, he provides strong competition for the starting jersey, pushing the standards in training and ready to step in when called upon, representing the new generation of African goalkeeping talent.

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2025/06/29