Yonis Kireh: Djibouti-France defender joins Lipscomb Univ. on free transfer

Djibouti-France centre-back Yonis Kireh has joined Lipscomb Univ. from G. Ajaccio on a free transfer, completing his move to the United States on 1 August 2026.

Kireh, 24, leaves the French club after playing in National 2 – Group H. His switch brings an end to his time with G. Ajaccio and marks a change of footballing environment for the defender, who will now continue his career with Lipscomb Univ.

The centre-back’s dual nationality links him to both Djibouti and France. He has been registered as a defender, with central defence his established position. That role is the clearest indication of where he is expected to contribute after his arrival at his new club.

The move was completed without a transfer fee. Kireh therefore departs G. Ajaccio for no fee, with Lipscomb Univ. securing his services as he begins the next stage of his career.

His former side competed in National 2 – Group H, while Lipscomb Univ. is based in the United States. The transfer consequently takes Kireh away from the French league structure and into a new setting, although no further details about his playing record or contract terms have been provided.

Kireh’s age means he arrives with senior football experience while still having time to establish himself at his new club. His position and background give Lipscomb Univ. a new defensive option, but the available details do not include information about his contract length, appearances or previous career statistics.

The completed move was recorded on 1 August 2026, with G. Ajaccio confirmed as Kireh’s previous club and Lipscomb Univ. as his new team. The defender has therefore left France for the United States on a free transfer.