Grace Nyinawumuntu

Marie Grace Nyinawumuntu (born 16 December 1982) is a Rwandan football manager and former footballer.

Early life
Nyinawumuntu grew up playing sports with her male cousins.

Education
Nyinawumuntu attended the Lycée de Kigali in Rwanda. She then obtained a bachelor's degree in physical education and sport and Master's degree in Business Administration.

Playing career
Nyinawumuntu played for the city of Kigali, where she was described as "her impressive performances earned her a place in the national team".

Style of play
Nyinawumuntu mainly operated as a central defender.

Managerial career
Nyinawumuntu is the first Rwandan female international referee and the first Rwandan female national football manager. Nyinawumuntu attended a coaching course in Germany in 2008. She managed Rwandan side AS Kigali, helping the club win the league.

Personal life
Nyinawumuntu's father died in the Rwandan genocide. She has been married to a lawyer.