Right full back Karim Nzigiyimana who turns out for Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia has been called up to Burundi’s senior side ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifier against Seychelles early next month.

The attack minded defender christened “King of Assists” is among ten foreign based pros who are expected to join their home based counterparts in camp starting today (Monday 28) to start preparations for the crucial tie away from home.

Karim has been a regular for the Kenyan Champions, helping them to a third straight title with four matches to spare. They are still on course to a treble, including Kenya Cup and KPL Top 8 knockout tournament. He played 90 minutes in K’Ogalo’s weekend thrashing of Muhoroni Youth 3-0 in the Top 8 Tournament.

He last played for the “Swallows” in the AFCON 2017 qualifier against Niger on September 12, a match they won by two goals to nothing.

Also given the honor to represent country are fellow Kenyan Premier League players, Emmanuel Ngama of Tusker FC and Sofapaka keeper Fwadi Ndayisenga. Fwadi was between the post when Sofapaka played to a 2-2 against Chemelil Sugar FC in regulation time in the Top 8 Tournament before he was substituted during penalty shootouts which his side won.

Foreign based players:

Ndikumana Yamin Selemani (1ero De Agosto – Angola), Abdoul Razak Fiston (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Nizigiyimana Karim Makenze (Gor Mahia – Kenya), Ndayisenga Fwadi (Sofapaka – Kenya), Ngama Emmanuel (Tusker – Kenya), Tambwe Amissi (Yanga – Tanzania), Cedric Amissi (Chibuto – Mozambique), Nsabiyumva Frederick (Jomo Cosmos – South Africa), Papy Faty (Bidvest Wits – South Africa), Kwizera Pierre (Rayon Sports – Rwanda).

Local based pros:

Goalkeepers: Arakaza Mc Arthur and Biha Omar (Vital’o FC), Rugumandiye Yvan (Muzinga)

Others: Iddy Djumapili and Nshimirimana David (Vital’o FC), Hakizimana Issa (Llb S4a), Rugonumugabo Stephane (Vital’o FC), Mbazumutima Baba (Aigle Noir), Andre Tokoto (Athletico Olympic), Kiza Fataki and Niyonkuru Nassor (Vital’o FC), Harerimana Rashid Leon (Llb S4a), Nahimana Shasir (Vital’o FC), Hakizimana Vianney (Bujumbura City), Barenge Pistis (Vital’o FC), Ndikumana Yussuf Lule (Llb S4a), Akimana Tresor (Vital’o FC), Moustapha Francis Ndjali (Muzinga Fc), Duhayindavyi Gael (Vital’o FC), Hakizimana Zacharie (Athletico Olympic), Bulimwengu Jules (Llb S4a), Mavugo Laudit (Vital’o FC), Bizimana Hassan (Llb S4a), Hakizimana Pascal (Muzinga FC), Ndarusanze Claude (Llb S4a), Nshimirimana Abassi (Bujumbura City), Murutabose Hemedy.

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