Here’s a snippet into how some of them performed over the past weekend
{{Arthur Gitego departs AFC Leopards}}
Rwanda’s national team striker, Gitego Arthur, has parted ways with Kenya’s AFC Leopards by mutual agreement.
During his one-year stint in Kenya, he emerged as the top scorer in the FKF Cup with five goals and netted three times in the league, providing one assist.
{{Bonheur Mugisha’s Stade Tunisien loses Tunisian super cup}}
Mugisha Bonheur’s club, Stade Tunisien, lost the Tunisian Super Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Espérance Sportive de Tunis. This marked their second consecutive loss against the same opponent.
Mugisha, a key player for Rwanda’s national team, was named in the starting XI and played the full match under coach Larbi Ben Hassine.
{{Hakim Sahabo scores first goal for K. Beerschot V.A}}
Belgium-based midfielder Hakim Sahabo scored his first goal for K. Beerschot V.A in a match against Gent. However, his team suffered a 3-2 loss and remains at the bottom of the league table.
{{Upcoming matches for Innocent Nshuti and Ange Mutsinzi }}
On Monday, February 17, 2025, Nshuti Innocent’s Sabail PFK will face Sabah Baku in Azerbaijan’s Premier League.
Meanwhile, Zire FK, featuring Rwandan defender Mutsinzi Ange, secured a 3-0 victory against Sumqayit. Mutsinzi played the entire match.
{{Samuel Gueulette helps RAAL La Louvière end winless streak}}
In Belgium’s second division, midfielder Samuel Gueulette played the full match as RAAL La Louvière defeated Seraing 4-1, marking a turnaround after a series of poor results.
Elsewhere, defender Imanishimwe Emmanuel, also known as ‘Mangwende,’ remains sidelined due to injury and did not feature for AEL Limassol in Cyprus’ top division.
On a happier note, Libya’s Al Ahly Tripoli, home to Rwandan defender Manzi Thierry and national team captain Bizimana Djihad, secured a 2-1 win over Asaria last week.
{{Ntwari struggles for game time at Kaizer Chiefs}}
Amavubi goalkeeper Ntwari Fiacre is struggling for playing time at South African giants Kaizer Chiefs. He was left out over the weekend as Chiefs claimed a 3-0 victory over Chippa United.
Kwizera Jojea, who plays for Rhode Island in the USL Championship (USA’s second division), is preparing for a friendly match against Hartford Athletic ahead of the new season in March 2025.
In other news, Switzerland-based Johan Marvin Kury made his debut for FC Zürich II in the third division, coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute during a 1-1 draw with Delémont.
Players who continue to perform well in these different leagues stand a strong chance of being called up for Rwanda’s national team, Amavubi, for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Nigeria and Lesotho in March 2025.
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