Born: March 6, 1977
Birthplace: Bujumbura, Burundi
Height: 6′ 0”
Weight: 170 lbs
Pos: D
Age: 30

Nonda signed for Blackburn on loan in the summer of 2006, having fallen down the pecking order at AS Roma.

Making his name at AS Monaco FC, Nonda began his career at FC Zurich in 1995, where he netted 36 goals in a three year stint.

Moving to Rennes in 1998, he continued his good goalscoring record and scored a goal every other game, with 31 in 62 games.

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TFC desperate for win vs. Whitecaps at Canadian championship final

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

Toronto FC’s season could be on the line when it hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps Wednesday in the second leg of the Amway Canadian championship final. …

Spain’s David Villa to miss Euro 2012

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

Spain striker David Villa has ruled himself out of the European Championship after failing to recover from a leg injury that forced him to miss much of the last season with Barcelona. …

Mourinho agrees to contract extension with Real Madrid

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has agreed to extend his contract with the club for two years until the end of the 2015-16 season.
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Didier Drogba to leave Chelsea

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

Didier Drogba’s Champions League-winning penalty kick was his last contribution to Chelsea, with the striker announcing on Tuesday he was leaving the club after eight years. …

FIFA delays appointing anti-corruption officials

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s anti-corruption drive has hit a delay, even as football’s world governing body appointed the first woman to its inner circle.

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Canada adds Dejan Jakovic to World Cup qualifying roster

Publish Date: May 22, 2012

Canada has added defender Dejan Jakovic to its roster for a friendly against the U.S. and the next set of World Cup qualifiers in June. …