Jean Rémy Bitana

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Jean Rémy Bitana
Personal information
Date of birth (1984-05-05) 5 May 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Rubavu, Rwanda
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1999–2000 Etincelles
2000–2006 Rayon Sports
International career
2003–2004 Rwanda 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jean Rémy Bitana (born 5 May 1984) is a Rwandan footballer who played five matches for the Rwanda national football team in 2003 and 2004, [1] including three in the 2004 African Cup of Nations tournament. [2]

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References

  1. "Jean Rémy Bitana". National Football Teams. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  2. "African Nations Cup 2004". RSSSF. Retrieved 10 May 2021.