In a letter sent to Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) on Thursday, Ahmad said that the tragic memories of the genocide will never be erased.
“It is with sadness that I write this letter to commemorate the tragic genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. The loss of innocent lives of women, children and the elderly will never be erased from all our memories,” he said.
“The sacrifices made to bring peace to Rwanda will continue to guide us
always so that the lives of so many people never perish in vain,” he said.
While sport and football should not serve any political purpose, Ahmad said that they certainly believe that they can help to bring people together in harmony and peace.
“Perhaps the joy that our football brings, can help the people of Rwanda and the families of the victims to overcome the tragedies of the days horrible genocide, even if it’s only for a few minutes of a match,” he added.
“We wish you our most sincere hopes of development and prosperity to the Rwandan people. Please accept the assurances of our highest consideration,” the letter reads.
The solidarity message from Africa’s football leader Ahmad comes a month after he visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre during his three-day official visit to the country.
The CAF President called for the Memorial Center to be maintained as a reminder for future generations to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.
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