By Marcel Nzabamwita
The Rwandan football governing body FERWAFA has announced that there will be shorter mid-season beaks and simultaneous tournaments in the upcoming season to keep the game more exciting.
Addressing various team representatives in preparation for the PRIMUS cup scheduled to start on September17, the FERWAFA Secretary General Jules Kalisa reportedly told the meeting was aimed at discussing various issues to improve on the upcoming tournaments.
Kalisa, however, clarified that a final meeting will take place next Friday August 12 and the decisions made from these two meetings will be presented to the General Assembly for approval on September 10.
In an exclusive interview with Igihe.com, Gakwaya Olivier, the Secretary General of Rayon Sports FC said the meeting had a fruitful discussion.
‘The purpose of the meeting was to provide the football team representatives with a closed forum in which we could discuss team-related issues ahead of the General Assembly which will take place next month.
“A provisional time table was drawn up for the upcoming season. Due to complaints about the lack of energy and excitement in the last season, we have decided to make a shorter season with breaks in between so that the fans can always have quality football to watch” Gakwaya disclosed.
He further pointed out that the Primus League will also take place simultaneously with the Peace cup in order to provide constant entertainment to the fans.
Pre-season games also start on September 10 which will involve games before the top four teams from last season which are APR FC, Kiyovu Sports, Police FC and Etincelles FC.
The season that kicks off on September17 ends on June 9, 2012 where each of the 12 teams involved will have played 22 games.
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