Elias Uzamukunda
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Elias Uzamukunda is a Rwanda
n football
player who currently plays for French club Cannes
in the Championnat National
. In his home country of Rwanda, he is known as Baby.
, which led to interest from French professional club Nantes. Uzamukunda joined the club on a trial basis
and played on the club's reserve team, however, he was not signed. Prior to that, he played for AS Kagali and Armée Patriotique Rwandaise
in his home country. In January 2010, he trialed with French third-tier club Cannes and was, subsequently, signed the same month.
appearing as a substitute in a 0–0 defeat. The following season
, he scored his first goal for the club on 9 November against Créteil
after appearing as a substitute 15 minutes prior. As a result of his goal, Cannes won the match 1–0.
. The competition was played on home soil as Rwanda failed to progress out of the group stage. Uzamukunda scored his only goal in the competition in the team's opening 2–1 win over Mali
.
Uzamukunda made his full international in debut in 2006 and scored his first senior goal in the 2–1 quarter-final win over at the 2006 CECAFA Cup. In 2008, the young striker appeared on the bench in several qualification matches
with the senior team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
under manager Branko Tucak
, but failed to make any appearances. Uzamukunda failed to make any appearances with the team in 2010, despite being called up for several matches.
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
n football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player who currently plays for French club Cannes
AS Cannes
Association Sportive de Cannes Football is a French association football club based in Cannes. The club was formed 1902 as a sports club and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth division of French football. Cannes plays its home matches at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin...
in the Championnat National
Championnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
. In his home country of Rwanda, he is known as Baby.
Early career
Uzamukunda became known for his performance at the 2009 African Youth Championship2009 African Youth Championship
The 2009 African Youth Championship is a football tournament for Under 20 players. It was held in Rwanda from the 18th of January until the 1st of February 2009....
, which led to interest from French professional club Nantes. Uzamukunda joined the club on a trial basis
Trial (sport)
Trial may refer to the following types of competitions.*Time trials*Car or motor trial, motoring competitions of skill and/or reliability*Motorcycle trials, an obstacle motorcycle competition...
and played on the club's reserve team, however, he was not signed. Prior to that, he played for AS Kagali and Armée Patriotique Rwandaise
APR FC
Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
in his home country. In January 2010, he trialed with French third-tier club Cannes and was, subsequently, signed the same month.
Cannes
Uzamukunda made his debut for Cannes on 7 May 2010 in a league match against TroyesTroyes AC
Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne is a French association football club, based in Troyes. It was founded in 1900. The club was promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2005–06 season and their first Ligue 1 season was in 1954/55, and their second spell came in 1999/2000 Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube...
appearing as a substitute in a 0–0 defeat. The following season
2010–11 Championnat National
The 2010–11 Championnat National season was the 13th since its establishment. Évian were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced in 5 July 2010 and the season began on 6 August and ended on 27 May 2011. The winter break was in effect between 22 December and 11 January 2011...
, he scored his first goal for the club on 9 November against Créteil
US Créteil-Lusitanos
Union Sportive Créteil-Lusitanos Football is a French football club based in Créteil, a southeastern suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1936 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third division of French football...
after appearing as a substitute 15 minutes prior. As a result of his goal, Cannes won the match 1–0.
International career
Uzamukunda previously played for Rwanda at under-20 level playing with the team at the 2009 African Youth Championship2009 African Youth Championship
The 2009 African Youth Championship is a football tournament for Under 20 players. It was held in Rwanda from the 18th of January until the 1st of February 2009....
. The competition was played on home soil as Rwanda failed to progress out of the group stage. Uzamukunda scored his only goal in the competition in the team's opening 2–1 win over Mali
Mali national football team
The Mali national football team, nicknamed Les Aigles , is the national team of Mali and is controlled by the Fédération Malienne de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
.
Uzamukunda made his full international in debut in 2006 and scored his first senior goal in the 2–1 quarter-final win over at the 2006 CECAFA Cup. In 2008, the young striker appeared on the bench in several qualification matches
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
The Confederation of African Football section of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw teams compete for five berths in the final tournament in South Africa...
with the senior team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
under manager Branko Tucak
Branko Tucak
Branko Tucak is a Croatian former professional football player who last coached the Rwandan national team.-Club career:Tucak played for NK Zagreb, NK Dinamo Zagreb, Metz, AS Nancy, Angers, K.V...
, but failed to make any appearances. Uzamukunda failed to make any appearances with the team in 2010, despite being called up for several matches.