By: Marcel Nzabamwita
A mini football tournament organized by the Association des jeunes sportifs de Kigali “ESPERANCE” kicked off today at Mumena Stadium in Nyamirambo amidst hundreds of spectators.
The tournament aimed at strengthening the U17 years involves three squads from Kiyovu FC, Esperance and Vision 2020 FC as well as the Maison des jeunes – Kimisagara.
According to the organizers three teams will strengthen their academies through the tournament and other activities during their ongoing vacation for secondary and primary schools.
Ejo Hazaza, Etoile, Fishers of Men and AS Kigali are also other youth teams that were invited to participate in this event.
Each of the participating teams were divided into age groups of under 12, 13 -14 and 15-16 years.
A total of 47 games will start from August 4-17 at Mumena stadium and the Regional stadium both located in Nyamirambo.
speaking to igihe.com Manirakiza Saidi, the under-17 coach of Kiyovu FC academy and one of the organizers of the tournament, he expressed gratitude and pride in the successful start of the event.
“The only problem we have is the reluctance of the media in covering stories of young players’ sports and minimal support from the higher ranking officials from the teams and the football federation of Rwanda” he said.
He further urged Rwandan journalists and sports reporters to show dedication to young players because it is this kind of exposure that they need in order to attract foreign and major club coaches in order to further their careers in football.
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