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  Story by UWINEZA Roger Rwanda transfer market window is set to close on Sunday, 31st/August/2025. Clubs has signed different players and coaches to increase and stability of there squad. During transfer market, football scouts/agents have big tasks to find teams for their players and to deal with different clubs so as they can convince that there players are the best over others. What is the impact of football agents to Rwandan ballers? Are they helpful or not? “There are no football agents in Rwanda, they are like real estate agents, If they don’t find money from you, you are lost.” Said by Kwizera Jean Luck, former Gasogi united player. “If it comes to the international club, you are lucky, at this time he/she becomes agent for you to get there and feel like you are home.” He added. SHYAKA Philpert who currently signed for As Muhanga shared how things is going on about the impact of Football agents, “There are helpful a lot when a player gets an offer from abroad.” But when it...

Story by UWINEZA Roger   The biggest achievement of Rwanda came in 2004 when they qualified for their first and only Africa Cup of Nations finals. Another proud moment was winning the CECAFA Cup in 1999. After beating Uganda 1-0, tournament held in Rwanda. Can Rwanda National team achieve another big moments? Every Rwandan baller’s dreams is to wear the jersey of Rwanda because it is a great honor for them. But not all can wear it, but those who get chances to wear it, how do they represent it? What does Rwanda football Association (FERWAFA) do in order to keep the pride of that jersey? And what is the vision that jersey? Different people shared the ideas on how Amavubi can Reach the World stage. “It’s impossible” Said by Pedro Valentin, Student at INES Ruhengeri in school of laws “because of bad preparations and leadership in FA.” He explained. Jean Claude Hagenimana, student at Mount Kigali University in school of mass media, shared his opinion on this, “Whatever can be done wi...

  Story by UWINEZA Roger In Rwanda, different fans of clubs are claiming about referees performance but others agrees with decisions taken. Are Rwandan referees meeting standard? Referee is the senior on field match official responsible for enforcing the Laws of the Game during a football match. Today’s football requires high quality professionals, both players, coaches and referees, this ensures that they know what they are doing. It’s been longtime people claiming about officiating, but not only fans, also coaches, players and sometimes club’s presidents have seen many times in media showing that there is problems in referring. Different people shared there perspective on this. “They are poor, they don’t have enough money, that why sometimes do something which looks like a favor to one club than another one, sometimes they bet for one club in order to earn money, this is what is causing them to loose standard.” Said MUKRISTO Jean De La Paix. MUSHIMIRE Emmy Gentil shared also his ...

  Story by UWINEZA Roger Rwandan ballers are getting retired from playing football due to years of old, injuries and other different reasons. You can ask yourself, what do they help youngsters who want to become legends as they are? Football is a game which is learnt from young age, and it requires to work hard so as you can be successful. Rwandan ballers retired from football, did different miracles in football of Rwanda. In 2004, Rwanda got their first ever qualification for AFCON. At that time national team Amavubi was having different best players like all time top score Jimmy Gatete. In 2016, Rwanda hosted CHAN and different talents shows up themselves, example of one of the players was Sugira Erneste. But what they did in their time on the pitch, are they proud to teach it to rising ballers? Different people shared there ideas on this. “They are helping us nothing because they are not given respect that they deserve.” Said Keddy. Arnold NIYIGENA, “They became  proverbs, ...

Story by UWINEZA Roger   Foreigner coaches are they truly helping Rwandan ballers to unlock from local skills to international skills? Different clubs and National team in Rwanda trusts international coaches and prove it by hiring them for job to manager the teams. This is not for today in Rwandan football, because it has started longtime ago, where different coaches passed in Rwanda for managing jobs. Today’s opinion is asking: “International coaches are they truly shaping and increasing skills of Rwandan ballers?” Fans has different looks on this, some they agree that foreigner coaches are doing well others they disagree. Dylan Mugenga, a sports journalist at THE NEWTIMES shared his opinion, “Coaches has come for many times in Rwanda for coaching but the problem is that after they leave, the skills shared also left.” After the matches and trainings players don’t concentrate themselves, they fall in things which destroys their skills easily, He added. This is different from UWAHO...

 Story by UWINEZA Roger In Rwanda, the beautiful game is not just for men. Women's football is growing quickly, and the national football association, FERWAFA, is the driving force behind this exciting change. By creating a strong system of leagues for players of all ages, FERWAFA is helping to find and develop talented young girls, and the results are starting to show on the international stage. Building from the Ground Up The key to FERWAFA's plan is simple: start young. Understanding that real talent needs time to grow, the federation has set up organized football leagues for different age groups. This means a young girl can begin playing in a structured league as a teenager and have a clear path to progress to senior-level football. This system does two very important things. First, it helps coaches find the best players from all over the country from a young age. Second, it ensures that these players get regular training and competitive matches, which is the only way to im...

  The new season of the Rwanda Premier League is coming soon, and fans are already talking about which club will win the title. Everyone has a different opinion, but a few big names are always in the conversation. Many fans believe that APR FC will continue their strong history of winning. APR is a very successful club in Rwanda, and for some, it is hard to see another team beating them. A fan named Herve is very sure about this. He said simply, “APR FC will win the league as usual.” This shows the belief that APR has the best team and system to win again. Another fan, Keddy, made a funny but sharp comment about APR’s power. He said, “Even if APR FC can’t play the league, still they will claim it.” This joke points to the club's famous winning mentality and strong influence in Rwandan football. However, not everyone is counting on APR to win. Some fans see other clubs as strong challengers for the title. Egide is putting his faith in Police FC. He has been impressed by how the tea...

  Every young footballer in Rwanda dreams of one day wearing the national team jersey. Thanks to the work of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), that dream is becoming more possible than ever before. FERWAFA is not just thinking about today's team; it is building a strong foundation for the future. They are doing this by focusing on young talents through special programs and amazing international partnerships. The Starting Point: The FERWAFA Youth League You cannot find the next big star if they never get a chance to play. This is why the FERWAFA Youth League is so important. This league is organized for young players across different age groups. It is not just about winning games; it is about learning the right way to play. In this league, boys and girls get to play regular, organized matches. This helps them learn teamwork, discipline, and skills in a real competitive environment. Coaches can identify the best players from different regions. The Youth League is like a large...

  CHAN 2024, which is taking place in East Africa hosted by three countries (Kenya,Uganda,Tanzania), is scheduled to end on 30 August 2025 at Moi international sports center in Kenya.  While the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) showcases the continent's global superstars, its lesser-known sibling, the African Nations Championship (CHAN), is quietly performing a arguably more crucial mission: elevating Africa's local talent onto the continental stage. Exclusively for players plying their trade in their domestic leagues, CHAN has become an indispensable shop window, boosting the profiles of hidden gems and providing a direct pathway to big moves and international recognition. The Ultimate Shop Window For many players in African leagues, international exposure is limited. Scouts from larger continental clubs or European teams rarely have the resources to watch every local league. The CHAN tournament solves this problem by gathering the best home-based talent from across Africa in on...

  As the curtain fell on a thrilling 2023/2024 season, the silence in the stadiums was quickly replaced by the sound of whistles, bouncing balls, and tactical drills. The off-season is anything but a break in Rwandan football; it is a period of intense transformation, strategic planning, and ambitious preparation. For the upcoming 2025/2026 Rwanda Premier League season, clubs are not just preparing to compete; they are preparing to evolve. The landscape of Rwandan football is shifting. With the national team, the Amavubi, continuing to climb the FIFA rankings and the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) implementing progressive policies, the domestic league is feeling the ripple effects. The new season is being viewed as a pivotal moment, and clubs are responding with a multi-faceted approach to readiness. 1 . The Tactical Revolution: Embracing Data and Modern Coaching Gone are the days of purely instinctive management. Rwandan top-flight clubs are increasingly investing in technic...

Rwandan Giants Hope to Qualify for CAF Competition Stages August 9, 2025, the clubs representing Rwanda in the CAF competitions, APR FC and Rayon Sports FC, now know their opponents. In the CAF Champions League, APR FC will face Egypt's Pyramids FC, while Rayon Sports will play against Singida Black Stars from Tanzania. A large number of fans were shocked to learn that APR FC will face Pyramids FC again. This will be the third encounter between the two teams in the CAF Champions League, with previous games all ending in favor of the Egyptian side. Uwahozeho Jesus, a media studies student at Mount Kigali University, shared his opinion on the APR FC vs. Pyramids match: “First of all, the Egyptian league is stronger than ours. Those clubs have some of the best players on the continent, and don’t forget that Pyramids are the defending champions of the CAF Champions League. APR FC may try their best to use home advantage, but in my opinion, they cannot overcome Pyramids.” However, one o...