Rwandan centre-back Abdul Rwatubyaye has accomplished a transfer to North Macedonian aspect FC Shkëndija, returning to a league the place he loved a few of the most profitable spells of his profession.
The skilled defender joins Shkëndija forward of the 2026/27 season after parting methods with Libyan membership Al-Soqour, the place he spent the earlier marketing campaign.
The profession of the 29-year-old, who has performed in Rwanda, the US, North Macedonia, Afghanistan and Libya.
North Macedonia, nonetheless, is acquainted territory for Rwatubyaye.
The previous Rayon Sports activities captain first joined FC Shkupi in 2021 and shortly established himself as a key member of the squad, serving to the membership win the 2021/22 Macedonian First League title.
He later returned to Shkupi for a second spell earlier than becoming a member of Brera Strumica, additional strengthening his expertise in North Macedonian soccer.
That familiarity is predicted to show invaluable as Shkëndija look to bolster their defence with a participant who already understands the calls for of the league.
Rwatubyaye arrives with greater than a decade of expertise at membership and worldwide stage.
He started his profession at Isonga FC earlier than becoming a member of APR FC, the place he received home silverware and established himself as one among Rwanda’s promising younger defenders.
He later crossed the divide to hitch rivals Rayon Sports activities, the place he turned an influential determine.
Throughout his time with the Blues, Rwatubyaye helped the membership win the Rwanda Premier League title and performed a key position of their historic run to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
In 2023, he captained Rayon Sports activities to the Peace Cup title, main the membership to a memorable victory over APR FC within the closing earlier than starting one other chapter overseas.
Rwatubyaye has additionally performed in the US, turning out for Sporting Kansas Metropolis II, Colorado Rapids and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
His newest transfer to Shkëndija affords the skilled defender a possibility to return to acquainted environment and proceed his profession in European soccer.
