Duke Abuya is a Kenyan international footballer who mainly plays as a midfielder and sometimes plays as a left winger. Born on 23 March 1994, the 32-year-old footballer is commonly known as “Rolls Royce”. Duke plays for Tanzanian Premier League club Young Africans SC (Yanga) and the Kenya national football team (Harambee Stars).
After starting his football journey at GFE 105 in Eldoret, Duke Abuya has played for senior clubs including Mathare United, Kariobangi Sharks, Nkana FC and Kenya Police FC. Before joining Yanga SC, he also played in Tanzania for Singida Fountain Gate and Ihefu. Explore Duke’s early life, football journey, playing style, achievements and latest news on SportPesa.
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Duke Abuya’s profile overview
| Profile attribute | Details |
| Full name | Duke Abuya (some sources list Duke Ooga Abuya) |
| Date of birth | 23 March 1994 |
| Age | 32 (as of October 2026) |
| Place of birth | Eldoret, Kenya (reported) |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Current club | Young Africans SC (Yanga SC) |
| League | NBC Premier League / Ligi Kuu Bara |
| Main position | Midfielder |
| Other positions | Attacking midfield; occasionally wider roles |
| Shirt number | 38 (per Goal and ESPN profiles) |
| Early club | GFE 105, Eldoret |
| Previous senior clubs | Mathare United, Kariobangi Sharks, Nkana FC, Kenya Police, Singida Fountain Gate, Ihefu |
| Joined Yanga | July 2024 |
| National team | Kenya (Harambee Stars) |
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Abuya’s early life
Duke Abuya was born on 23 March 1994 and grew up in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, where he developed an interest in football from a young age. Abuya began his football career at GFE 105 in Eldoret and honed his skills before moving to Mathare United in 2015 to play professionally.
He has spoken about his football journey, but verified public information about his education and family is limited.
Football journey
Duke grew up with an interest in football and began his organised football career at GFE 105 in Eldoret. He later played for Mathare United and Kariobangi Sharks before moving to Zambia to play for Nkana FC. He returned to Kenya with Kenya Police FC before moving to the Tanzanian Premier League. In Tanzania, he has also played for Singida Fountain Gate, Ihefu and Yanga SC. Here are Duke Abuya’s previous and current clubs.
| Period | Club / team | Country |
| Early career | GFE 105 | Kenya |
| From 2015 | Mathare United | Kenya |
| 2017–2020 (approx.) | Kariobangi Sharks | Kenya |
| Around 2020–2021 | Nkana FC | Zambia |
| 2021–2023 | Kenya Police FC | Kenya |
| 2023–2024 | Singida Fountain Gate | Tanzania |
| 2024 | Ihefu SC | Tanzania |
| From July 2024 | Young Africans SC | Tanzania |
| International career | Kenya national team | Kenya |
Abuya joined Yanga in July 2024 and became part of the club’s midfield options for the NBC Premier League and CAF competitions.
Playing style
Duke Abuya’s playing style is defined by his versatility: he plays as a central or attacking midfielder and sometimes plays as a left winger. He is known for his passing, movement and ability to link defence with attack. While playing for Harambee Stars and Yanga SC, Duke has also contributed in attacking areas despite his main responsibilities in midfield.
Career stats
Throughout his career, Duke has played for clubs in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. He has also competed in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. The figures below are selected competition-specific records; they should not be added together as a complete career total because coverage varies between providers.
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals |
| 2025/26 | Young Africans SC | CAF Champions League | 6 | 0 |
| 2026/27 | Young Africans SC | NBC Premier League | Current season | See live data |
For updated appearances, goals, assists and Yanga results, use SportPesa Score: https://www.sportpesascore.com/.
Awards and achievements of Duke Abuya
Over the years, Duke has achieved notable milestones and earned team honours. His major achievements include winning the 2018 SportPesa Shield with Kariobangi Sharks, being part of Nkana’s 2019/20 Zambia Super League title-winning side, and winning domestic honours with Yanga.
| Year / season | Honour / achievement | Club |
| 2018 | SportPesa Shield winner | Kariobangi Sharks |
| 2019/20 | Zambia Super League title | Nkana FC |
| 2024/25 | Tanzanian Premier League title | Young Africans SC |
| 2024/25 | Federation Cup winner; scored in final | Young Africans SC |
| 2025/26 | Tanzanian Premier League title | Young Africans SC |
| December 2025 | Tanzania Premier League Player of the Month (reported) | Young Africans SC |
Duke’s latest news
Duke Abuya left the pitch in the 25th minute of Young Africans SC’s 2–1 loss to Simba SC on 10 October 2026. Simba’s official match report said the Kenyan midfielder experienced knee pain after a collision with Libasse Gueye and was replaced by Duval Ngoma.
Yanga will be keeping a close eye on his fitness for upcoming Tanzanian Premier League and CAF Champions League games. His medical diagnosis and return date had not been confirmed in the official match report. Stay updated with Duke Abuya’s latest news on SportPesa.
FAQs about Duke Abuya
How old is Duke Abuya?
Duke Abuya is 32 years old as of October 2026. His listed date of birth is 23 March 1994.
What is Duke Abuya known for?
Duke Abuya is known as a versatile Kenyan midfielder who has played club football in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia.
What team does Duke Abuya play for?
Duke plays for Tanzanian Premier League club Young Africans SC (Yanga) and represents Kenya internationally.
Which clubs has Duke Abuya played for previously?
His career has included GFE 105, Mathare United, Kariobangi Sharks, Nkana FC, Kenya Police FC, Singida Fountain Gate and Ihefu.
Conclusion
Having played for clubs in Kenya, Zambia and Tanzania, Duke Abuya has gained valuable experience in his football career. He has also achieved success in domestic league competitions and played international football for Harambee Stars. As Duke continues his career at Yanga SC, follow SportPesa for his latest news and SportPesa Score for updated fixtures, results and standings.
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