Désiré Mbonabucya (born 25 February 1977) is a Rwandan former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Désiré Mbonabucya
Personal information
Date of birth (1977-02-25) 25 February 1977 (age 47)
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[2] 70 (23)
2000–2007 Sint-Truiden 140 (57)
2004–2005Beringen-Heusden-Zolder (loan) 9 (2)
2007–2008 KVK Tienen[3] 1 (0)
International career
2000–2005 Rwanda[1] 30 (0)
Managerial career
2009–present US Albert Schaerbeek (Youth head coach)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Mbonabucya was born in Kigali, Rwanda. He was considered a valuable goalscorer for Sint-Truiden 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]

International career

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Along with teammate Claude Kalisa, Mbonabucya formed the backbone of the Rwandan national team that participated in the 2004 African Nations Cup.

Coaching career

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Mbonabucya began his coaching career on 20 February 2009 as youth head coach for US Albert in Schaerbaek.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Désiré MbonabucyaFIFA competition record (archived)
  2. ^ TFF Stats
  3. ^ Profile on Voetbal International
  4. ^ "[Bra] Schaerbeek attire Désiré Mbonabucya". Walfoot.be. 20 February 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  5. ^ Mbonabucya signe à Schaerbeek Archived 31 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ voetbalbelgie.be, redactie at. "Mbonabucya jeugdtrainer bij US Albert". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
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