VICTORIA, B.C. – The
Highlanders are pleased to announce the signing of Victory Shumbusho, pending
USL league and BC Soccer approval. Shumbusho, a forward with the UBC
Thunderbirds, is the second addition to Thomas Niendorf’s USL League Two squad.
Shumbusho joins the Highlanders after having just completed his
second year with the Thunderbirds. His 2018 UBC campaign saw the Thunderbirds
capture their second-straight Canada West title, while the Burnaby Central
Secondary grad finished with six goals and two assists for a run of 14 points
in 13 matches. While his offensive numbers are notable, he brings a
well-rounded game Niendorf’s squad.
“Victory is a player who can definitely add goals to our team.
He has good pace, he is powerful and he can be a real handful,” added Niendorf.
“He is an attacking player with good defensive habits and willingness to do the
dirty work in the game. Victory is a good character and high mentality player
and fits the mould of player that we want to work with.”
Having moved from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Canada six
years ago, Shumbusho landed in Chilliwack. From there he joined the local
soccer club, Chilliwack Attack, before he was noticed by the Whitecaps
Residency program in 2016.
The 2017 campaign saw him join UBC where he went on to win the
2017 Canada West Rookie of the Year. With his prowess on the ball and around
the net, Shumbusho is excited to join the Highlanders for their upcoming
season.
“I’m really excited to be joining the team, and coming in to
work with the coaches,” stated Shumbusho. “I’m just looking to come in,
do my best, and keep developing. I’ve heard a lot of good things about the
coaches, players, and the team. I’m looking forward to competing in the USL
League 2 and having a successful season with Victoria.”
Welcome, lad!
The Highlanders kick off their season at home against Lane
United on May 10th, with a 2:00 p.m. kickoff at Centennial Stadium.
Don’t miss out, get your season tickets for our upcoming USL League Two
campaign today. For more information, visit www.highlandersfc.ca/tickets
