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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]

Jonathan Niva

Personal information
Date of birth	(1942-05-16)16 May 1942[1]
Place of birth	Burundu, Kenya
Date of death	12 May 2001(2001-05-12) (aged 58)[2]
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1966–1970	Abaluhya United
1972	Gor Mahia
1973–1977	Abaluhya United
National team
1965–1976	Kenya	88	(10)
Teams managed
1972	Kenya
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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