Jonathan Niva Explained

Jonathan Niva
Birth Date:16 May 1942[1]
Birth Place:Burundu, Kenya
Position:Defender
Years1:1966–1970
Clubs1:Abaluhya United
Years2:1972
Clubs2:Gor Mahia
Years3:1973–1977
Clubs3:Abaluhya United
Nationalyears1:1965–1976
Nationalteam1:Kenya
Nationalcaps1:88
Nationalgoals1:10
Manageryears1:1972
Managerclubs1:Kenya

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. He had a spell as player-manager of the Kenya national football team in 1972.[2] [3] He retired as a player in 1978.[2] He is the grandfather of Rwandan footballer Yves Rubasha.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jonathan Niva - International Appearances. RSSSF. 19 February 2021.
  2. Web site: When will Kenya get it right in coaches' revolving door. The Star. 19 February 2021.
  3. Web site: Kenya National Team Coaches . 19 February 2021 . RSSSF.
  4. Web site: Rockdale football star Rubasha keen to go from Rwanda to Rio. Andrew. Parkinson. 13 May 2015. St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. 19 February 2021.