Niagara University Athletics

Why Niagara?
“Niagara University provided me the opportunity to play NCAA Division 1 soccer while also maintaining a close proximity to the Canadian border. Living with and playing collegiate soccer with my brother was also a massive factor. Academically, the business program at Niagara has an exceptional reputation.”

2016 Season
Played in all 17 games for Niagara, starting four...Scored his first point as a Purple Eagle with an assist at Fairfield (10/15)...Tallied 10 shots and five shots on goal...Named to the 2016 MAAC Men's Soccer All-Academic Team.

2015 Season
Appeared in seven games with Niagara.

Before Niagara
Played club soccer for Bryst Football Academy…Captained the varsity soccer team at Mississauga Secondary…Helped the Lions to a Turner Fenton Invitational Championships, and a Region of Peel Secondary Schools Athletic Association (ROPSSAA) semi-final appearance…Scored a pair of goal in the finals of the SAAC League Cup Championship game in 2012 en route to the title…Took part in the Baltimore Showcase in 2013, leading the team to a first-place finish with five assists in a trio of games…Placed on the honor roll all four years of high school.

Personal
Born in Frankfurt, Germany…Son of Anis and Surriya Rahman…Has a brother, Adel, who is also a member of the 2014 Niagara men’s soccer recruiting class…Majoring in business management.