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 (5 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, striker | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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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 | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014– | Uganda | 6 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 December 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 October 2021. |
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Otandeka Kanyesigye Laki (born on January 24, 1996) is a talented footballer. She plays as a winger and a striker. Otandeka plays for Doncaster Rovers Belles and 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, and her father was an ambassador. She went to Colts Neck High School.
Otandeka's Club Journey
Otandeka Laki has played for several football clubs around the world.
Playing in Germany and the US
She played for SV 67 Weinberg and MSV Duisburg II in Germany. Later, she played for New Jersey Copa in the United States.
Joining Doncaster Rovers Belles
In October 2022, Laki joined the English club Doncaster Rovers Belles. She played her first game for them against Peterborough United.
Time in Lithuania
In 2023, Otandeka moved to Lithuania. She joined the club FK Saned. On August 3, 2023, she made her first appearance in the Women's A League against FK Vilnius.
She scored a goal on September 13, 2023, in a Women's A League match against FC Gintra. Her team, FK Saned, lost that game to the defending champions, FC Gintra, with a score of 10-1. A few days later, on September 17, 2023, she scored another goal against FK Vilnius. Her team lost that match 11-1.
Moving to MFA Žalgiris-MRU
In 2024, Laki transferred to MFA Žalgiris-MRU. On March 17, 2024, her new team, MFA Žalgiris-MRU, won against FK Saned with a score of 21-0. Otandeka Laki scored two goals in that game.
Returning to Doncaster Rovers Belles
In September 2024, Otandeka Laki returned to play for Doncaster Rovers Belles.
Playing for Her Country
Otandeka Laki has played for the Uganda national team. She played in the 2016 CECAFA Women's Championship, where she scored two goals. She also played in the 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship.
International Goals for Uganda
Here are the goals Otandeka Laki scored for the Uganda national team:
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 September 2016 | Jinja, Uganda |  Zanzibar |
?–0 | 9–0 | 2016 CECAFA Women's Championship |
| 2 | ?–0 |
More About Otandeka
Otandeka Laki is sometimes called Oti by her friends. She studied journalism and media at Rutgers University.
Where to Find More Info
- Otandeka Laki at doncasterroversfc.co.uk
