Jonathan Niva (16 May 1942 – 12 May 2001) was a Kenyan international

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who played as a defender. He made 88 appearances for the Kenya national football team, scoring twice. He had a spell as player-manager of the Kenya national football team in 1972. He retired as a player in 1978. He is the grandfather of Rwandan footballer Yves Rubasha.

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1942 births 2001 deaths Kenyan men's footballers Men's association football defenders Sportspeople from Kakamega County Kenya men's international footballers Kenya national football team managers 1972 African Cup of Nations players A.F.C. Leopards players Gor Mahia F.C. players A.F.C. Leopards managers {{Kenya-footy-bio-stub