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Pacifique Niyongabire (born 15 March 2000), is an Burundian-Australian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Perth Glory.

Pacifique Niyongabire

Niyongabire warming up for Perth Glory in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Pacifique Niyongabire
Date of birth	(2000-03-15) 15 March 2000 (age 22)
Place of birth	Bujumbura, Burundi
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Winger
Club information
Current team	Perth Glory
Number	24
Youth career
	Playford City Patriots
	Gawler SC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2021	Adelaide United NPL	57	(25)
2018–2021	Adelaide United	24	(1)
2021–	Perth Glory	17	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 May 2022

Club career

Adelaide United

After impressing head coach Marco Kurz while playing for Adelaide United Youth in the Y-League, Niyongabire made his professional debut in a Round 16 clash against Sydney FC, replacing Mark Ochieng in the 80th minute in a 0–0 draw.[1] On 6 March 2018, he signed a 2+1⁄2-year scholarship contract with the club.[2] In June 2021, he was released by Adelaide United after making 24 appearances.[3]

Personal life

Niyongabire was born in war-torn Burundi, and spent his early childhood in Tanzania. At the age of 7, his family migrated to Australia.[4] His older brother, Elvis Kamsoba, currently plays for Sepahan FC and the Burundi national football team.

References

External links

• Pacifique Niyongabire at Soccerway

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