Emery Bayisenge (born 2 November 1994)[2] is a Rwandan international footballer who plays as a central defender for Kenyan club Gor Mahia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 November 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Huye, Rwanda | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Gor Mahia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Amagaju | ||
| 2011–2012 | Isonga | ||
| 2012–2016 | APR | ||
| 2016–2017 | KAC Kénitra | 26 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | JS Massira | ||
| 2018–2019 | USM Alger | 0 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Saif | 13 | (3) |
| 2020–2021 | AS Kigali | ||
| 2021–2022 | Saif | ||
| 2023– | Gor Mahia | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| Rwanda U20 | |||
| 2011– | Rwanda | 43 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:38, 24 August 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:55, 20 September 2021 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editBorn in Huye, Bayisenge has played club football for Amagaju, Isonga, APR, KAC Kénitra, JS Massira,[3] and USM Alger.[1][4] In July 2015 he was close to a move to Austrian club LASK Linz.[5]
In January 2019 he signed for Bangladeshi club Saif.[6] He returned to Rwanda with AS Kigali in September 2020.[7][8]
He rejoined Saif in November 2021.[9][10][11]
In February 2023 he agreed to sign for Kenyan club Gor Mahia,[12] completing the move in March 2023.[13][14] He played as a second choice right back for the club in his first season, but said he wanted to renew his contract.[15] He won the league championship with the club that season.[16]
International career
editHe captained under-20 team of Rwanda.[17]
He made his senior international debut for Rwanda in 2011,[1] and has appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.[18]
International goals
edit- Scores and results list Rwanda's goal tally first.[1]
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 16 January 2016 | Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda |  Ivory Coast |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2016 African Nations Championship |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Emery Bayisenge". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ Bishumba, Richard (3 October 2014). "Meet Bayisenge, APR FC's defensive maestro". The New Times. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ Bishumba, Richard (27 September 2017). "Bayisenge joins JS El Massira in Morocco". The New Times.
- ^ "USMA : Un joueur rwandais a passé sa visite médicale" (in French). DZ Foot. 4 June 2018. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ Komugisha, Usher (15 July 2015). "Bayisenge says goodbye to APR teammates, heads to Austria". The New Times. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Bayisenge off to Bangladesh for move to Saif Sporting Club". The New Times. 23 January 2019. Archived from the original on 31 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Kamasa, Peter (18 September 2020). "Bayisenge in advanced talks with AS Kigali". The New Times.
- ^ Furaha, Jacques (24 September 2020). "AS Kigali Signs Defender Emery Bayisenge". KT PRESS.
- ^ Furaha, Jacques (8 November 2021). "Bayisenge Returns to Bangladesh Side Saif Sporting Club". KT PRESS. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Amavubi defender Bayisenge rejoins Saif Sporting Club". The New Times. 4 November 2021. Archived from the original on 24 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Saif beat Chittagong Abahnai in thriller". New Age. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ Kayinamura, Alexis (23 February 2023). "Bayisenge agrees to Gor move". The New Times.
- ^ Sikubwabo, Damas (29 March 2023). "Bayisenge unveiled at Gor Mahia". The New Times. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Olobulu, Timothy (28 February 2023). "Gor Mahia will not sign 'small' players, beams coach McKinstry". Capital Sports. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Why Rwandan defender Bayisenge wants to renew his Gor contract". Citizen Digital. 11 July 2023. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Gyimah, Edmund Okai (26 June 2023). "Players Abroad: Imanishimwe, Bayisenge close season with silverware". The New Times. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Mugabe, Bonnie (8 May 2012). "Bayisenge set for Toulouse trials". The New Times.
- ^ Emery Bayisenge – FIFA competition record (archived)
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