Michael Olunga is reported to be seeking release letter from Gor Mahia, signaling his end days at the 2015 Champions after a splendid season. His next destination is however still a subject of speculations, with fingers pointing at a possible switch to Europe or South Africa.

“Engineer” netted 40 goals in all competitions in the 2015 season, emerging the KPL most valuable player.

To fill his big shoes, the 15-time league winners are in hot pursuit of Rwandan international Jacques Tuyisenge; a development confirmed by both the player and a Gor Mahia official close to the ongoings.

The former Kiyovu Sports man expressed his desire to crossover to KPL and specifically to Gor Mahia last month in an interview with Supersport journalist Michael Were during the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup held in Ethiopia.

He talked highly of the Frank Nuttall side and the motivation to play side by side with fellow countrymen Meddie Kagere and Abouba Sibomana who are already established players at the 10-time Kenya Cup holders.

Jacques guided the Amavubi to the finals of the regional tournament (CECAFA) where they lost 1-0 to Uganda Cranes in the finals – he netted 5 goals including two penalties as they knocked out defending champions Kenya in the quarters and Sudan in the semis.

He boasts a strong aerial presence just like Olunga, a powerful right foot and strong physique, making him a constant threat to opposing defenders. He has scored once in the new 2015/16 Rwanda Premier League which is currently in it’s ninth round.

Player Profile:

Name: Jacques Tuyisenge

Nationality: Rwandan

Born on 22 September 1991

Son of Musirikare Siméon and Djamila Françoise.

Tuyisenge has 4 Siblings (2 boys & 2 girls)

He attended Primary School at Gacuba Primary School in Rubavu district.

In his Secondary studies, he studied first year at APEFE Mweya in Rubavu while second and third year,he was in College Inyemeramihigo.

His 4th and 6th year, he was at ESTG-Gisenyi in the option of Electricity.

Football Career:

Junior-Team

Before 2006: Training Centers with coaches.

2006-2007:Etincelles

Senior-Team

2008-2009:Etincelles

2009-2012:Kiyovu Sports

Current Team(Club):Police FC(2012–2017)

National Team:

2007-2009:Rwanda (U-17)

2009-2011:Rwanda (U-20)

2010—(Now):Rwanda

Achievements:

*Third place finish with his club-Police FC in the 2014 CECAFA Kagame Cup held in Rwanda.

*Played the finals of 2013/2014 Peace Cup against APR.

*As Police Football Club Captain won 2014/2015 Peace Cup.

*CECAFA 2015 first runner up with Rwanda.

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Bonface Osano

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