Kevin Muhire (born 17 October 1998) is a Rwandan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Rayon Sports FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 October 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Kigali, Rwanda | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rayon Sports FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2015 | Isonga FC | ||
| 2015–2018 | Rayon Sports FC | ||
| 2019–2020 | Misr Lel Makkasa SC | ||
| 2019 | → El Dakhleya SC (loan) | ||
| 2020 | → Tala'ea El Gaish SC (loan) | ||
| 2020 | Saham Club | ||
| 2021–2022 | Rayon Sports FC | ||
| 2022–2023 | Al-Yarmouk SC | ||
| 2023– | Rayon Sports FC | ||
| International career | |||
| 2016– | Rwanda | 35 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editMuhire started his career with Rwandan side Isonga FC. He helped the club achieve promotion. In 2015, he signed for Rwandan side Rayon Sports FC. He helped the club win the league.[1] In 2019, he signed for Egyptian side Misr Lel Makkasa SC. After that, he was sent on loan to Egyptian side El Dakhleya SC. In 2020, he was sent on loan to Egyptian side Tala'ea El Gaish SC. After that, he signed for Omani side Saham Club. In 2021, he returned to Rwandan side Rayon Sports FC. In 2022, he signed for Kuwaiti side Al-Yarmouk SC. In 2023, he returned to Rwandan side Rayon Sports FC. He was described as a "considered one of the club's best players" while playing for them. He was awarded the 2023/24 Rayon Sport Player of the Season. He captained the club.[2]
Muhire is a Rwanda international. He was previously a Rwanda youth international. He played for the Rwanda national under-17 football team, Rwanda national under-20 football team and Rwanda national under-23 football team. He played for the Rwanda national football team at the 2015 CECAFA Cup.[3]
Personal life
editMuhire was born on 17 October 1998 in Kigali, Rwanda. He attended Groupe Scolaire Mburabuturo in Rwanda. After that, he attended APE Rugunga in Rwanda. He studied history, economics, and geography.[3] He is the son of Evariste Nsengiyumva and Gasigwa Murorunkwere. He has regarded Spain international Xavi as his football idol. He has been a supporter of English Premier League side Manchester United FC.[3]
References
edit- ^ "le contrat de Kevin Muhire renouvelé". lecanape.rw.
- ^ "Kevin Muhire ni we mukinnyi ufite ubunararibonye muri Rayon Sports: Umutoza Mette". kigalitoday.com.
- ^ a b c "Kevin Muhire: The meteoric rise of Rayon Sports and Amavubi midfielder". newtimes.co.rw.