The Kawempe region is famous for having bred a galaxy of football stars that have become house hold names in Uganda’s football.
From Charles Matisko, Ausi Kaya, Abubaker Tabula, Ibrahim Sekagya, Sulaiman Tenywa, Sula Ssebunza , Wilson Gayi (RIP) and many others, the region has a proven record.
Budding goal keeper, Steven Bunjo now based in Sweden with 6th division side, Kosta IF Football Club is another on the endless list.
Bunjo started playing football in 1999, aged 10 at Kawempe Youth where he learnt the ‘ABC of the game’ before he switched allegiance to the neighboring Black Burn Rovers (not the English side) for first division football.
I can never forget the roots upon which my career has grown. Since childhood, we have been a family and credit to my academy coaches and team mates for inspiring, teaching me the game basics and helping me love football
Bunjo speaks of his elementary football school lessons in Kawempe.
Born to Susane and Aidah Sendege in Kawempe, 22 years ago, Bunjo hails from a family of 9 (with 7 boys and 2 girls).
Along his fast rising football journey, Bunjo has previously played at two of Uganda’s famous football academies -Kampala Kids League (KKL) and Kampala Junior Team (KJT).
Football takes love, dedication, sacrifice, courage and commitment
Bunjo, who will be making 23 on 27th September 2015 says.
He boldly outlines his life aspiration clear – to feature for the senior national team (The Uganda Cranes) at some stage in his ever promising career.
I will continue to work hard, sign for bigger clubs and keep my form so as one day I am summoned to the Uganda Cranes
He adds.
In his maiden season at IF Kosta in Sweden, Bunjo was voted was the most improved player before scooping the Most Valuable player’s gong in the subsequent 2013/14 season.
Bunjo Detailed Profile:
| Full Names | Steven Bunjo |
| Date of Birth | 27th September 1992 |
| Parents | Susane and Aidah Sendege |
| Place of Birth | Kawempe |
| Position | Goal Keeper |
| Education | New Bubajjwe Primary School, Old Kampala (O-Level), Datamine Technical Business School |
| Football Career | Kawempe Youth Academy (KAYOFA), Black Burn Rovers (Kawempe 1st Division), Kampala Kids League (KKL), Kampala Junior Team (KJT) and currently at Kosta IF (Swedish 6th Division) |
| Honors | Kampala District Best Junior Goal Keeper (2012), Most Improved Player (Kosta IF), 2013/14 Kosta IF Most Valuable Player |
| Role models | Hussein Ssali (former Cranes and KCC goal keeper), Dennis Onyango (Current Uganda Cranes Number 1 Goal keeper), Fabien Bathez (1998 World Cup winning goal keeper with France) |
| Coaches | Mansoor Kabugo (KJT), Pascal Patron (Kosta IF), Sunday Male (KAYOFA) |
He highly credits family and personal friends as part of the push factors in his career.
Bunjo (left) with a friend
I just thank my parents especially Maama Aidah. She has effortlessly supported me a lot in my career. My brothers too (Joshua, Sam, Paul , William) and all my friends have been helpful
Bunjo signs off.
