| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2001-02-17) February 17, 2001 (age 23) | ||
| Place of birth | Muhanga District | ||
| Height | 1.82 | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender, Center-back | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | APR FC | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017 | APR FC Academy | ||
| 2017-2018 | Intare FC | ||
| 2018-2020 | Marine FC | ||
| 2020-2022 | Rayon Sports F.C. | ||
| 2022-2024 | APR F.C. | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Rwanda | ||
Niyigena Clement, born on February 17, 2001, is a Rwandan footballer who plays as a central defender and center-back for APR FC and Rwanda National Football Team.
Club career
Niyigena Clement was born in Muhanga District in Rwanda, and began his football career in the second division, signing with APR's academy called Intare FC. After he joined in APR FC, he won 5 goals from 2022 to 2024. He played for various teams in Rwanda including Rayon Sports and APR FC. He arrived at Rayon Sports in September 2020. After proving himself for the past two years, APR FC had sold him at the time, bringing him back; he was previously from Marines FC. In Rayon Sport, he got award as Young Player of the season 2021–2022.
References
- "Niyigena wins CECAFA Dar Port Kagame Cup 2024 Best Player Award - CECAFA FOOTBALL" (in Italian). 2024-07-21. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- Kayinamura, Alexis (2024-07-22). "CECAFA Kagame Cup: Niyigena named player of the tournament". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- Gyimah, Edmund Okai (2024-08-23). "No more excuse, time for Novic to glitter is now". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- "DONE DEAL: Niyigena, Nshimiyimana extend APR stay as Police FC sign Gorilla skipper Iradukunda - Africa Top Sports". 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- Kamasa, Peter (2024-07-26). "We can eliminate Azam FC, says APR's Clement Niyigena". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- Gyimah, Edmund Okai (2023-08-31). "Niyigena returns to full training after lengthy injury layoff". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Clément Niyigena (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
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