Nigus has 8 years of coaching experience with ages ranging from 5-Adult for multiple clubs including; East Bay United, Tottenham Spurs (Berkeley), Glens Evolution, and Various high schools in the bay area. Nigus also has experience on the collegiate level having been the third assistant coach for the San Francisco State University’s men’s team in 2019 and currently is the Trainer for Womens Semi pro team NightHawks who compete in the WPSL.

Nigus started playing soccer with East Bay United in Oakland and then with Berkeley High. After high school Nigus moved to Germany to play for SV Vaihingen Fussball club and later with FSG Schiffweiler Fussball club. After spending 2 years in Germany, Nigus returned and attended San Francisco State University where he played 4 years of college soccer. Nigus played in the NPSL (semi pro league) for the East Bay Stompers for 3 years and currently plays for Oakland Soccer Club In the San Francisco Premier League.