Désiré Mbonabucya (born 25 February 1977) is a Rwandan former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1977-02-25) 25 February 1977 (age 45) | ||
Place of birth | Kigali, Rwanda | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–1995 | Rayon Sport | ||
1995–1997 | K.V. Mechelen | 39 | (11) |
1997–2000 | Gaziantepspor[1] | 70 | (23) |
2000–2007 | Sint-Truiden | 140 | (57) |
2004–2005 | → Beringen-Heusden-Zolder (loan) | 9 | (2) |
2007–2008 | KVK Tienen[2] | 1 | (0) |
National team | |||
2000–2005 | Rwanda[3] | 30 | (0) |
Teams managed | |||
2009–present | US Albert Schaerbeek (Youth head coach) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Mbonabucya was born in Kigali, Rwanda. He was considered a valuable goalscorer for Sint-Truidense V.V. during his time at the club. After an injury, Mbonabucya moved to KVK Tienen. On 20 February 2009, he signed for US Albert in Schaerbeek.[4] and eighteen months contract.[5]
Along with teammate Claude Kalisa, Mbonabucya formed the backbone of the Rwandan national team that participated in the 2004 African Nations Cup.
Mbonabucya began his coaching career on 20 February 2009 as youth head coach for US Albert in Schaerbaek.[6]
Rwanda squad – 2004 African Cup of Nations | ||
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