Jonathan Niva
Kenyan footballer (1942–2001)
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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.[1] He had a spell as player-manager of the Kenya national football team in 1972.[3][4] He retired as a player in 1978.[3] He is the grandfather of Rwandan footballer Yves Rubasha.[5]
Date of birth
16 May 1942[1]
Place of birth
Burundu, Kenya
Date of death
12 May 2001 (aged 58)[2]
Position
Defender
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 May 1942[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Burundu, Kenya | ||
| Date of death | 12 May 2001 (aged 58)[2] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966–1970 | Abaluhya United | ||
| 1972 | Gor Mahia | ||
| 1973–1977 | Abaluhya United | ||
| International career | |||
| 1965–1976 | Kenya | 88 | (10) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1972 | Kenya | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
