Andy Kiwomya


Andrew Derek Bara Kiwomya is an English former professional footballer who played as both a left winger and a striker.
Kiwomya was notably employed by Huddersfield Town as head performance coach in 2010 in this role Huddersfield went on to achieve a 43-game unbeaten run.
He is currently head of youth development at Sheffield FC, having previously held the position of manager at the club.

Early life

Andy attended St Bede's Grammar School in Heaton, Bradford. He played for the school football team in the Bradford Metropolitan District Schools' Football Association league, scoring 10 goals in the 1982/83 season.

Career

Born in Huddersfield, Kiwomya played League football in England and Scotland for Barnsley, Sheffield Wednesday, Dundee, Rotherham United, Halifax Town, Scunthorpe United, Bradford City, Luton Town, Burnley and Notts County.
He later played non-League football for Cambridge City, Nuneaton Town, Boston United, Ilkeston Town and Stocksbridge Park Steels.

Personal and later life

His son is Alex Kiwomya and his brother is Chris Kiwomya.
He is of Ugandan heritage.
Kiwomya has spoken out publicly about the racist elements of the sport.
In November 2007, Kiwomya took part in a charity match, playing for a Sheffield FC Masters XI against a team of soap stars.
Kiwomya was announced as manager of Sheffield FC in May 2015, succeeding Jordan Broadbent. He stepped down from the managerial role in March 2016, becoming head of youth development.
In April 2019, Kiwomya joined EFL Championship side Leeds United as a coach for their Development Hub for elite player development scholarship.