Simon Uutoni

Simon Uutoni (born 10 February 1970) is a Namibian retired footballer.

Simon Uutoni
Personal information
Date of birth (1970-10-02) 2 October 1970
Place of birth Tsumeb, South West Africa
Position(s) Wingback
Youth career
Young Benfica
Monaco
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1991-2000 Liverpool Okahandja
2001-2004 Oshakati City
International career
1997–2000 Namibia 23 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Born in Tsumeb, Uutoni grew up in the Nomtsoub neighborhood and played in the Benfica and Monaco youth teams[1] before he started playing as a wing back for Namibia Premier League side Liverpool Okahandja.[2]

International career

Nicknamed China, Uutoni competed for the Namibia national football team from 1997–1998, including the 1998 African Cup of Nations finals.[3][4] He made his debut for the Brave Warriors in an April 1997 World Cup qualification match against Tunisia, [1] and totalled 3 goals in 23 games for them.

Personal life

After retiring as a player in 2004, he worked in the construction business in northern Namibia.[4] He was an ambassador of the 2016 COSAFA Cup alongside former national teammate Johannes Hindjou.[5] Uutoni is a father of seven children.[1]

Honours
1992

References
  1. "Former Brave Warriors wingback now jack of all trades". Africa Press. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  2. "Tigers, Liverpool clash tops NFA Cup schedule". The Namibian. 8 October 1999.
  3. Courtney, Barrie (5 June 2005). "African Nations Cup 1998 – Final Tournament Details". RSSSF.
  4. Angula, Conrad (13 February 2014). "CLASS OF 1998: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?". The Namibian Sun. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  5. "Cosafa Cup trophy tour amended". New Era. 13 May 2016.


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