AFC Leopards confirm the signing of promising Rwandese international

2nd February 2024

Gitego joins the club on a two-year deal.

Arthur Gitego. PHOTO| AFC Leopards
Arthur Gitego. PHOTO| AFC Leopards
SUMMARY
  • Rwandese international Arthur Gitego has joined AFC Leopards from Rwandese side Marine FC on a contract running until January 2026.
  • He has also played for Rayon Sports and Kyovu Sports.
  • The 22-year-old has also made four international appearances so far for the Rwanda senior men’s team

12-time Kenyan Premier League champions AFC Leopards ha announced the signing of Rwandese international Arthur Gitego.

Gitego joins the club which is currently being coached by Czech Republic’s Tomas Trucha on a two-year deal.

“Rwandese international Arthur Gitego has joined AFC Leopards from Rwandese side Marine FC on a contract running until January 2026, subject to international clearance. He has also played for Rayon Sports and Kyovu Sports,” a statement from Ingwe read in part.

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On his part, a happy Gitego described the move as one of the biggest in his promising football career.

“I am happy to have made this move. It is a big move in my career. It is one of the biggest opportunities in my life to join a big club like AFC Leopards with so many fans around the world,” he stated. 

Gitego has an eye for the goal as shown by his statistics with Marines FC where he managed to find the back of the net 16 times in the last one and a half seasons.

The 22-year-old has also made four international appearances so far for the Rwanda senior men’s team popularly known as Amavubi. 

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In addition, Gitego has played four matches for the national under-23 side, with those games coming in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. 

At AFC Leopards, Gitego will have the task of looking for goals to help the club finish the season strongly. 

He will fight for the starting position with the likes of recent addition Christopher Koloti, and Brian Yakhama.

The player who was born in Gatenga-Kicukiro in Kigali Province is expected to don the number 66 jersey. 

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AFC Leopards occupy the 10th position in the FKFPL log at the moment with 24 points, 19 less than league leaders and defending champions Gor Mahia.

Ingwe are expected to face Kariobangi Sharks in their next league fixture slated for Sunday, January 4 at the Nyayo National Stadium.

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