Rwanda football
Rwanda Football Federation President Resigns
The President of Rwanda Football Federation, Rtd Brig Gen Jean Damascène Sekamana, is stepping down, eight months before his first term ends, the federation announced on Wednesday. Sekamana, who…
Football Teams Return to Collective Training for First Time In Four Months
All but one top-flight clubs have been given permission to return to collective training ahead of the shortened 2021 season. Last month, the Ministry for Sports eased restrictions on…
Groups Revealed As Ferwafa Adopts New Format for Shortened 2021 Season
The Rwanda football federation (Ferwafa) has adopted a new format for the national football league in order to adapt to the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to…
Amavubi’s Attention Turns to World Cup Qualifiers After Missing Out On Afcon
The African Football Confederation (CAF) on Thursday released the fixtures for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, set to start in June. Fresh from their goalless draw against Cameroon, which ended…
Rwatubyaye,Muhire To Miss Amavubi Qualifiers Against Mozambique, Cameroon
Abdul Rwatubyaye and Muhire Kevin will not be playing in Rwanda’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Mozambique and Cameroon. Abdul Rwatubyaye who recently joined the Macedonian…
Coach Mashami Signs Contract Extension With Amavubi
Head Coach Vincent Mashami has signed a contract extension with the national team and will remain in charge for at least another year. The Rwandan Ministry for Sports has thrown…
Former Amavubi Players Form Association, Want A Voice In Football Development
Former national team players announced on Tuesday that they have created an association designed to contribute to the development of Rwandan football. In an open letter to the Ministry for…
Rayon Sports’ Foreign Players Reject Pay Cut
There is currently a standoff between Rayon Sports and their foreign players over salary reductions after the club asked their non-playing staff to take a 70% pay cut due…
Nizeyimana Mirafa Joins Zambian Side Zanaco FC On Two-Year Deal
Rayon Sports midfielder Nizeyimana Mirafa has signed for the Zambian Super League club Zanaco on a two-year contract. “I have signed for Zanaco for two years. I am training…
Rwanda Exit CHAN After Quarter-Final Loss To Guinea
Rwanda’ dream of reaching the semi-final of a major tournament is over after they were knocked out of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday. Morlaye Sylla curled…
Rwanda To Face Guinea In CHAN Quarter-finals
Rwanda have learned their next opponent in the African Nations Championships (CHAN) after Group D’s final round of games on Wednesday. They will play Guinea on Sunday at Limbe…
CHAN 2020: Rwanda Stuns Togo To Reach Quarterfinals
Rwanda made it through to the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championships (CHAN) after an impressive victory over Togo at Stade Omnisport de Limbe on Tuesday night. After two…
