Jonathan Niva (16 May 1942 – 12 May 2001) was a Kenyan international footballer who played as a defender. He made 88 appearances for the Kenya national football team, scoring twice.[1] He had a spell as player-manager of the Kenya national football team in 1972.[3][4] He retired as a player in 1978.[3] He is the grandfather of Rwandan footballer Yves Rubasha.[5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 May 1942[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Burundu, Kenya | ||
| Date of death | 12 May 2001 (aged 58)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966–1970 | Abaluhya United | ||
| 1972 | Gor Mahia | ||
| 1973–1977 | Abaluhya United | ||
| International career | |||
| 1965–1976 | Kenya | 88 | (10) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1972 | Kenya | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ a b "Jonathan Niva - International Appearances". RSSSF. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Jonathan Niva". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ a b "When will Kenya get it right in coaches' revolving door". The Star. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Kenya National Team Coaches". RSSSF. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Parkinson, Andrew (13 May 2015). "Rockdale football star Rubasha keen to go from Rwanda to Rio". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
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