The 2024 season will be the first for former UIS standout Billy Nzojyibwami as an assistant coach with the Illinois College men’s soccer program.

As a player for the Prairie Stars, Nzojyibwami was a first-team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection and was honored as both the United Soccer Coaches Association NCAA Division II and GLVC Player of the Week during the 2022 season. 
 
Prior to joining the Prairie Stars, Nzojyibwami played for Central Methodist University and was an honorable mention NAIA All-American in 2021. He also earned first-team all-conference by the Heart of America league after scoring 10 goals with two assists in 22 matches.

Away from the pitch, Billy is a Quickbooks Conversion Specialist for Federated Fiducial in Springfield, Ill.