{"id":100795,"date":"2026-03-25T10:37:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/?p=100795"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:23:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:23:42","slug":"from-ape-rugunga-to-europe-the-meteoric-rise-of-niyo-david-to-the-amavubi-senior-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/?p=100795","title":{"rendered":"FROM APE RUGUNGA TO EUROPE: The Meteoric Rise of Niyo David to the Amavubi Senior Squad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p><strong>KIGALI, RWANDA<\/strong> \u2013 For 19-year-old David Niyo, the phrase &#8220;dreams come true&#8221; is no longer a Hard work pays off it is his current reality. Just weeks after securing a high,profile move to the Ukrainian Premier League, the midfield sensation has officially received his first-ever call-up to the Rwanda Senior National Team (Amavubi) for the upcoming FIFA Series 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/baca72a2-0024-48fa-a3ac-8135b46df318-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/baca72a2-0024-48fa-a3ac-8135b46df318-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/baca72a2-0024-48fa-a3ac-8135b46df318-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/baca72a2-0024-48fa-a3ac-8135b46df318-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/baca72a2-0024-48fa-a3ac-8135b46df318-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/baca72a2-0024-48fa-a3ac-8135b46df318-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/baca72a2-0024-48fa-a3ac-8135b46df318.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Star is Born: The School &amp; Academy Roots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niyo\u2019s journey began in the intense atmosphere of Rwandan interschool football. Representing Association of Parents for Education (APE Rugunga), he was the heartbeat of a side that dominated local tournaments, including a notable victory in the FEASSSA Games<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"445\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c1a66c13-ccf5-4336-9cb6-77f4715052d7-445x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100796\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c1a66c13-ccf5-4336-9cb6-77f4715052d7-445x1024.jpg 445w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c1a66c13-ccf5-4336-9cb6-77f4715052d7-130x300.jpg 130w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c1a66c13-ccf5-4336-9cb6-77f4715052d7-300x690.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c1a66c13-ccf5-4336-9cb6-77f4715052d7.jpg 586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>His talent was quickly scouted by the APR FC Academy (Intare FC), where he honed his technical skills and vision. Recognizing his need for top-flight experience, APR loaned the teenager to Kiyovu Sports in January 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.webp 1000w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Breakthrough: 3 Goals, 4 Assists, and a Ticket to Europe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Kiyovu Sports, David Niyo didn&#8217;t just participate; he excelled. During the first round of the Rwanda Premier League, the attacking midfielder became a fan favorite, providing a creative spark that resulted in 3 goals and 4 assists. His ability to unlock defenses and his maturity on the ball caught the eyes of European scouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/COVER-.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100802\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/COVER-.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/COVER--300x295.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/COVER--768x756.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 2026, the dream took a massive leap forward. Niyo signed a lucrative five-year contract with Ukrainian side NK Veres Rivne, following a successful trial in Turkey. He became only the second Rwandan player to join a Ukrainian club, following in the footsteps of national team captain Djihad Bizimana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4151c997-4041-4b46-a766-88a580c2d8d5-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4151c997-4041-4b46-a766-88a580c2d8d5-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4151c997-4041-4b46-a766-88a580c2d8d5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4151c997-4041-4b46-a766-88a580c2d8d5-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4151c997-4041-4b46-a766-88a580c2d8d5.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/14bebe54-b16c-4111-a19f-047151bc0eb6-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/14bebe54-b16c-4111-a19f-047151bc0eb6-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/14bebe54-b16c-4111-a19f-047151bc0eb6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/14bebe54-b16c-4111-a19f-047151bc0eb6-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/14bebe54-b16c-4111-a19f-047151bc0eb6.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Ultimate Honor: Representing the Nation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having already represented Rwanda at the U15 and U17 levels (cecafa kagame cup under 15 and under17), Niyo has now reached the pinnacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/86eb23b2-1efc-4094-892f-4f3669c16c42-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100798\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/86eb23b2-1efc-4094-892f-4f3669c16c42-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/86eb23b2-1efc-4094-892f-4f3669c16c42-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/86eb23b2-1efc-4094-892f-4f3669c16c42-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/86eb23b2-1efc-4094-892f-4f3669c16c42-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/86eb23b2-1efc-4094-892f-4f3669c16c42-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/86eb23b2-1efc-4094-892f-4f3669c16c42.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>New Amavubi head coach Stephen Constantine included Niyo in the 31-man squad for the FIFA Series 2026. Speaking from the national team camp at the FERWAFA Hotel, a determined Niyo shared his excitement: &#8220;It is a great honor to wear the Amavubi shirt. I have worked for this since my days at APE Rugunga. Now, I want to prove my worth on the international stage and justify the coach&#8217;s trust.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/16b44de8-3cdf-4bba-8e8d-0821565c81ad-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100799\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8002024321628983;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/16b44de8-3cdf-4bba-8e8d-0821565c81ad-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/16b44de8-3cdf-4bba-8e8d-0821565c81ad-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/16b44de8-3cdf-4bba-8e8d-0821565c81ad-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/16b44de8-3cdf-4bba-8e8d-0821565c81ad-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/16b44de8-3cdf-4bba-8e8d-0821565c81ad-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/16b44de8-3cdf-4bba-8e8d-0821565c81ad.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Player Profile: David Niyo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td>19 (Born June 23, 2007)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>P<\/strong>osition<\/td><td>Attacking Midfielder \/ Central Midfield<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current Club<\/strong><\/td><td>NK Veres Rivne (Ukraine)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Former Clubs<\/strong><\/td><td>APR FC Academy, Kiyovu Sports (Loan)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stats (2025\/26)<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Goals, 4 Assists (Kiyovu Sports)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Next Match<\/strong><\/td><td>Rwanda vs. Grenada (March 27, 2026)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s Next<strong>?<\/strong> Rwanda is set to face Grenada on March 27, 2026, at the newly renovated Amahoro Stadium. All eyes will be on the &#8220;Musanze-born&#8221; wonderkid as he looks to make his senior debut in front of a home crowd and In front of Rwanda citizen<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KIGALI, RWANDA \u2013 For 19-year-old David Niyo, the phrase &#8220;dreams come true&#8221; is no longer a Hard work pays off it is his current reality. 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