Otandeka Laki facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Otandeka Kanyesigye Laki | ||
| Date of birth | 24 January 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | The Bronx, New York, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.61 m | ||
| Playing position | Winger, striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | MFA Žalgiris-MRU | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2012 | Colts Neck Cougars | ||
| Match Fit Chelsea | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2019 | SV 67 Weinberg II | 7 | (3) |
| 2019 | SV 67 Weinberg | 1 | (0) |
| 2019 | MSV Duisburg II | 13 | (9) |
| 2021 | New Jersey Copa | ||
| 2022 | Doncaster Rovers Belles | ||
| 2023 | FK Saned | 9 | (2) |
| 2024 | MFA Žalgiris-MRU | 1 | (2) |
| 2024 | Doncaster Rovers Belles | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| 2014– | Uganda | 6 | (2) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Otandeka Kanyesigye Laki (born on January 24, 1996) is a talented Ugandan footballer. She plays as a winger and a striker. Currently, she plays for Doncaster Rovers Belles. She also represents the Uganda women's national team.
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About Otandeka Laki
Otandeka Laki was born in The Bronx, New York, in the United States. She grew up in Marlboro Township, New Jersey. Her parents are from Uganda. Her father worked as an ambassador, representing his country. Otandeka went to Colts Neck High School.
Playing for Clubs
Otandeka Laki has played for several football clubs. She played in Germany for SV 67 Weinberg and MSV Duisburg II. She also played in the United States for New Jersey Copa.
In October 2022, Laki joined the English club Doncaster Rovers Belles. Her first game for them was against Peterborough United.
In 2023, she moved to Lithuania and joined FK Saned. On August 3, 2023, she played her first game in the Women's A League. This match was against FK Vilnius. Later, on September 13, 2023, she scored a goal in a league match against FC Gintra. Even though she scored, her team lost 10-1 to the defending champions. On September 17, 2023, she scored another goal against FK Vilnius. Her team lost that game 11-1.
In 2024, Laki moved to MFA Žalgiris-MRU. On March 17, 2024, her new team had a big win against FK Saned, scoring 21-0. Otandeka Laki scored two goals in that exciting match. In September 2024, she returned to play for Doncaster Rovers Belles.
Playing for Her Country
Laki has played for the Uganda national team. She played in the 2016 CECAFA Women's Championship. During this tournament, she scored two goals for her country. She also played in the 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship.
Goals for Uganda
Here are the goals Otandeka Laki has scored for Uganda:
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 September 2016 | Jinja, Uganda |  Zanzibar |
?–0 | 9–0 | 2016 CECAFA Women's Championship |
| 2 | ?–0 |
Personal Life
Otandeka Laki is also known by her nickname, Oti. She has studied journalism and media. She attended Rutgers University to learn about these subjects.
