A Rwandan footballer who played as a striker for the Rwanda national team and several clubs, known for his goal-scoring ability and contributions to Rwandan football.
Daddy Birori, born Etekiama Agiti Tady on December 12, 1986, is a Rwandan footballer who plays as a forward for AS Vita Club. He is known for his impressive skills on the field, having scored five goals in 18 appearances for the Rwanda national team.
Birori's club career has taken him to various teams, including Mukura Victory Sports, ATRACO, Kiyovu Sports, and AS Vita Club. In 2018-2019, he signed with Angolan club Kabuscorp Sport Clube, playing in the Girabola, and later moved to Kabuscorp's league rivals Sagrada Esperana in 2019-2020.
Birori made his senior international debut for Rwanda in 2009 and has appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. However, his international career has been marred by controversy. In 2015, he was involved in the Africa Cup of Nations qualification, representing Rwanda, and scored a hattrick in a 3-0 victory against Libya.
However, the Libyan Football Federation filed a complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), claiming that Birori was not eligible to play for Rwanda as he had participated in the 2009 CAF Champions League as a Congolese man. The Rwandan Association Football Federation defended Birori, stating that he was eligible to play for Rwanda as he had lived in the country for five years and held a Rwandan passport.
The controversy surrounding Birori's eligibility came to a head in 2015, when CAF announced that they had suspended him for using two different names and dates of birth. It emerged that Birori's Rwandan passport listed his date of birth as December 12, 1986, while his Congolese passport listed his name as Etekiama Agil Taddy with a date of birth of December 13, 1990.
Despite the controversy surrounding his career, Birori's skills on the field have earned him recognition. His ability to score crucial goals has made him a valuable asset to his teams. However, his use of a double identity has raised questions about the integrity of the sport and the verification processes in place to ensure player eligibility.
Birori's personal life remains relatively private, with little information available about his family and upbringing. However, his career milestones are a testament to his dedication and hard work in the sport.
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