University Football League: Meet Ganukura Allan, Gulu University’s outstanding midfielder

Ganukura Allan (L) plays for Gulu University football team.

Born in 1994, Ganukura Allan started playing football in 2006 at Kabalega Secondary School, Masindi as a midfielder. He gained fame for his perfect tackles against opponents.

He later joined Kawempe Muslim. At Kawempe Muslim, Allan was deployed as a striker in all games. He was excellent at this position scoring goals that led to Kawempe’s progress for National Coca-Cola tournament.

He has played for various clubs at Divisional, Zonal and Big League. Currently Ganukura plays for Gulu University football team.

“The then coach, Onen Peter asked me to sign for the University Team,” narrates Ganukura who is now a household name among Gulu University fans.

Onen Peter is now the head coach of U-17 national side.

Ganukura is known for his dribbles and excellent set piece taking, scoring in most of the free kicks he takes. His favorite position is in the mid field to have space tormenting opponents.

Asked about the girls and fans who want to get ‘in-touch’ with him, Ganukura has this to say,

“I thank the fans who are always there for us, of course they will always recognize you anywhere; I love them,”

“I am in a relationship, I have a girlfriend, but it’s always complicated.”

Friends regard Ganukura as a social and friendly person.

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Derrick Senyonga

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