Mamelodi Sundowns and Uganda goalkeeper Denis Onyango has retired from international football.
Onyango, who turns 36 on 15 May, retired with immediate effect on Monday after playing 75 times for Uganda.
“I sit here with tears rolling down my eyes because after a lengthy consideration I have come to the decision of retiring from international football with immediate effect,” the Ugandan wrote on his Facebook page.
“It is a sad day in my life knowing that I will never wear the jersey of my beloved Cranes in front of passionate fans again. It is through the Ugandan national team that I have grown from a boy into the man and father that I am now.
“For all the success that I have enjoyed in my career I owe so much of it to the national team. It was because of my national team that I got to play against all the best players from across the continent who play in top leagues all over the world. I played at the AFCON finals because of the Cranes. The joy of being at the AFCON finals after so many years was sweet.”
The former Uganda captain, who made his national team debut in 2005, said that he retired to give young goalkeepers a chance to play for the Cranes.
“I didn’t want to retire but I felt it is better to leave good memories and allow for the younger goalkeepers to compete for that jersey which I have worn with pride for 16 years. Everyone who has worked with me knows how much I enjoyed playing for the national team. My commitment and hard work were never in question,” Onyango said.
