Ex-Gor Mahia star joins Ugandan champions
Gor Mahia's Burundian defender Karim Nizigiyimana controls the ball in their Kenyan Premier League match against Chemelil Sugar at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu on February 17, 2016. Nizigiyimana on February 6, 2019 was unveiled by Vipers SC in Uganda. PHOTO | TOM OTIENO |
What you need to know:
- Nizigiyimana captained Burundi in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- He joined K’Ogalo in January 2015 from Rwandese giants Rayon Sports.
- He was part of the side that won the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) unbeaten and emerged the best defender in the league in his first season. He has three Kenyan titles to his name.
Former Gor Mahia right back Karim Nizigiyimana has crossed over to Ugandan joining champions Vipers Sports Club, Nation Sport can reveal.
The 29-year-old, who did not extend his stay at Gor Mahia upon the expiry of his contract December last year, has penned a two-year deal at the club.
He is already in Kampala ahead of his unveiling at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende later on Wednesday.
Nation Sport has established that his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) was issued on Tuesday.
Nizigiyimana, who captained Burundi in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, joined K’Ogalo in January 2015 from Rwandese giants Rayon Sports.
He was a key cog in the Gor side that won the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) unbeaten and emerged the best defender in the league in his first season. He has three Kenyan titles to his name.
Gor Mahia's Burundian right-back Karim Nizigiyimana celebrates with the SportPesa Premier League trophy after their 2-0 win over Muhoroni Youth in their final league match of the season at the Nyayo National Stadium on November 1, 2015. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |
SportPesa Chief Marketer Kester Muhanji (left) presents Gor Mahia defender Karim Nizigiyimana with the SJAK-Sportpesa Player of the Month trophy for June at Nyayo Stadium on July 16, 2015. PHOTO | COURTESY |
He has formerly featured for Burundian side Vital’O FC and Congolese giants AS Vita Club among other clubs.
Nizigiyimana, who joins former Gor Mahia teammate Innocent Wafula at the Kitende-based club, did not enjoy much playtime last season despite having recovered from a lengthy injury that locked him out for the better part of the 2017 campaign.
Vipers – founded in 1969 - have won the Ugandan Premier League three times.
The team, coached by Kenyan Michael Nam, is second on the 16-team log with 37 points, three behind Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) after 17 rounds.
