Shema Ngoga Fabrice, the outgoing president of AS Kigali, has been elected as the new head of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA). He won overwhelmingly during the general assembly, securing 51 out of 53 votes, with no votes against him and only two abstentions.

In his campaign speech, Shema emphasized unity and the pursuit of success, noting that what unites FERWAFA members is football, but what brings joy is victory.

“Today, I want us to embrace change — what I call a movement. To achieve this, we set a goal to rally all FERWAFA members around the vision: One Vision, One Team,” he said.

Newly Elected FERWAFA Executive Committee

  • First Vice President, Administration & Finance: Gasarabwe Claudine
  • Second Vice President, Technical Affairs: Mugisha Richard
  • Commissioner for Finance: Nshuti Thierry
  • Commissioner for Women’s Football: Nikita Gicanda Vervelde
  • Commissioner for Competitions: Niyitanga Désiré
  • Commissioner for Technical & Football Development: Kanamugire Fidèle
  • Commissioner for Legal & Governance: Ndengeyingoma Louise
  • Commissioner for Sports Medicine: Dr. Gatsinzi Herbert
  • Commissioner for Refereeing: Hakizimana Louis

The new FERWAFA leadership is expected to usher in reforms and drive the federation’s ambitions for growth and success in Rwandan football.