Manfred Kizito Explained

Manfred Kizito
Birth Date:14 March 1980
Birth Place:Kampala, Uganda
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1999
Clubs1:Police
Years2:2001–2004
Clubs2:Villa
Years3:2004–2006
Clubs3:APR
Years4:2007–2010
Clubs4:ATRACO
Nationalyears1:2004–2007
Nationalteam1:Rwanda
Nationalcaps1:19
Nationalgoals1:0

Manfred Kizito (born 14 March 1980) is a retired footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Uganda, he represented Rwanda at international lebvel.

Club career

Born in Kampala, Uganda, Kizito spent his early career playing for Police and Villa, before moving to Rwanda in 2005 to play with APR and ATRACO.

International career

Despite being born in Uganda, Kizito was offered a Rwandan passport,[1] and represented their national side, earning 19 caps between 2004 and 2007, including in six FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

Personal life

His brother Nestroy is also a footballer.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Family footballing rivalries — can you help?. https://web.archive.org/web/20080221023523/http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/02/19/family-footballing-rivalries-can-you-help/. dead. 21 February 2008. 8 March 2011. 19 February 2008. Reuters.