Tyrhys Lukonyomoi, 21, is a footballer who plays as a forward and midfielder for Portchester Atheltic Football Club, an entity featuring in the Wessex League premier division, based in Portchester, a suburb of the town of Fareham, Hampshire, England.
Like many players with African heritage, Lukonyomoi is no exceptional with his blistering pace on and off the ball, agility and the odd eye to find the back of the net.
His versatility is exemplified through the ability to play different positions on the field of play including attacking midfield, flanks (left and right) and the center attack departments.
Lukonyomoi was born in the United Kingdom on 15th May 2000 to Ugandan parents.
He traces his Lango heritage from the grands; Mary Filda and Abelkec Lukonyomoi.
The grandfather was born in Kitgum and the grandmpther in Lira, although she lived her entire life in Gulu.
Education:
Lukonyomoi attended Our Lady’s Primary School, before he proceeded to Gregory The Great Secondary School in Oxford.
Presently, he is pursuing a degree in Business and Management at the University of Portsmouth.
Lukonyomoi has a dream of representing Uganda Cranes, the senior national football team as well as playing in the top five world’s football leagues.
“I have a dream of playing for Uganda Cranes and also featuring in the top five of the world’s leagues” he boldly asserts.
His role model is former Uganda Cranes legendary striker Majid Musisi (now deceased).
Majid Musisi is my role model. He was a clinical goal scorer for the clubs he played for both at home and in Europe. He was also a reliable talisman for the National team (Uganda Cranes)
Tyrhys Lukonyomoi, 21, Portchester Atheltic Football Club player.
His other role model is current Uganda Cranes star player Farouk Miya.
At AFC Portchester, Lukonyomoi has featured in 29 matches and had 69 involvements in the goals scored since 2021.
Forty-nine (49) of the goals belong to his personal tally and 20 are assists of all fashion.
Earlier duties:
Lukonyomoi previously played for the Oxford City U19s team, Oxford United Developments, Portsmouth University and Didcot Town before the AFC Portchester calling.
At Oxford City U-19, he scored 8 goals from 5 games, aged 15.
He then had a short spell with Didcot Town Reserves (2017-2018) where he majorly played as a center midfielder.
Lukonyomoi then featured for Oxford United Development, top scoring in the 2018-2019 season and most memorably scoring against championship side MK Dons.
At Portsmouth University, he is the king of assists since 2019 and second top scorer.
He is also a keen athlete having lately run 11.5 seconds in the 100-meter sprint.
Detailed Profile:
- Full Names: Tyrhys Lukonyomoi
- Date of Birth: 15th May 2000
- Place of Birth: United Kingdom
- Height: 6’2
- Weight: 85 Kg
- Roles: Forward, Central Midfield, Winger
- Football Career: Oxford City U-19 (2015-2016), Didcot Town Reserves (2017-2018), Oxford United Development (2018-2019), Portsmouth University (2019 – Present), AFC Portchester (2021-Present)
- Strength: Power, Agile, Speed
- Other sports: Athletics (Ran 11.5 seconds in latest 100m Race)
Saw him play against Mk Dons, Amazing Potential!