Kimenyi Yves, commonly known as Kimenyi (born 13 October 1992) is a Rwandan Goalkeeper for AS Kigali[1] and the Rwanda national football team.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kimenyi Yves | ||
| Date of birth | 13 October 1992 (age 32) | ||
| Place of birth | Kicukiro, Rwanda | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | AS_Kigali_F.C. | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | APR_F.C. | ||
| 2019-2020 | Rayon_Sports_F.C. | ||
| 2021-2023 | S.C._Kiyovu_Sports | ||
| 2023-2024 | AS_Kigali_F.C. | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editIn October 2023, AS Kigali FC's goalkeeper, Yves Kimenyi suffered a serious leg injury.[3] He played as a goalkeeper for various teams in Rwanda, including Rayon Sports, APR FC, and Kiyovu Sport.[4][5][6][7]
Since 2011, he has featured at all levels on national teams. Since boyhood, he has joined Imena Academy.[8] Later, he moved to FERWAFA's academy, called Isonga Academy, and got relegated to the second division tier.[9] Later, he was appointed as the goalkeeper of the Rwanda National Team, also called Amavubi.[10][11][12]
Personal life
editMiss Muyango Uwase is his wife who became famous when she participated in the Miss Rwanda beauty pageant in 2019.[13][14][15][16]
References
edit- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Yves Kimenyi (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (2020-04-03). "Goalkeeper Yves Kimenyi advises on lockdown fitness". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Gyimah, Edmund Okai (2023-10-29). "Agblevor apologises after horrific challenge on goalie Kimenyi". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Furaha, Jacques (2020-05-27). "Rayon Sports Goalkeeper Yves Kimenyi Joins Kiyovu". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Kamasa, Peter (2021-11-18). "Clash of big guns as Police and Kiyovu race to get back on track". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (2020-10-04). "Kimenyi named new SC Kiyovu skipper". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (2020-06-03). "Rayon protest illegal transfer of its players to Police and Kiyovu". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (2018-05-25). "Meet Kimenyi, Rwanda's fast-rising goalkeeper". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Kamasa, Peter (2023-07-30). "Transfer updates: Kimenyi joins AS Kigali as Bigirimana agrees Police move". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Gyimah, Edmund Okai (2023-05-08). "We want to write history with Kiyovu, says Kimenyi". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (2020-10-04). "Kimenyi named new SC Kiyovu skipper". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Kamasa, Peter (2020-05-27). "Goalkeeper Kimenyi seals record move to SC Kiyovu". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Abayisenga, Eddy (2024-01-05). "Goalie Kimenyi, Muyango Legally Get Spliced". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ "Coronavirus: Rayon Sports keeper Kimenyi on lockdown fitness | Goal.com Uganda". www.goal.com. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ Kamasa, Peter (2019-09-12). "Mashami urges Amavubi players to push their limits". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ Gatera, Emmanuel (2024-01-04). "Socialite Muyango legally weds goalkeeper Kimenyi". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
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