After nearly ten years without hosting the programme, Rwanda has on this Wednesday, 11 March 2026 officially resumed the prestigious CAF A Licence coaching course, marking a significant step in the development of football coaching in the country.
The six-month programme has brought together 25 coaches, including five women, who will undergo intensive training before receiving their certificates in September 2026 if they successfully complete the course.
The opening ceremony was presided over by FERWAFA Second Vice President in charge of Technical and Development, Richard Mugisha, who encouraged participants to use the knowledge they will gain to strengthen the growth of football in Rwanda.
“This course is an important opportunity for you to improve your coaching capacity and contribute to the development of football in Rwanda through modern and high-level training methods,” he said.
He further assured the participants that FERWAFA remains committed to supporting and accompanying them throughout their coaching journey to ensure they excel in their profession.
The resumption of the CAF A Licence course comes almost a decade after the last edition held in Rwanda in March 2017. The programme is considered one of the most advanced coaching qualifications on the continent under the Confederation of African Football.
Notably, this edition marks a historic milestone as it is the first time women have reached the CAF A Licence level in the history of Rwandan football.
The 25 coaches participating in the course are:
Kirasa Alain, Mbabazi Alain, Frederick Crebiller, Rwaka Claude, Kwizera Jean Pierre, Nshimiyimana Hamdouni, Mbarushimana Shaban, Bazirake Hamimu, Lomami Marcel, Bizumuremyi Radjabu, Umunyana Seraphine, Murekatete Hamida, Ndanguza Theonas, Dushimimana Djamila, Mukashema Consolée, Mukamusonera Theogenie, Dusange Ndagijimana Sasha, Hakizimana Jean Baptiste, Manirakiza Gervais, Rubona Emmanuel, Ndoli Mugisha, Nkotanyi Hitabatuma Ildephonse, Hakizimana Fidèle, Nsengiyumva François and Nshimiyimana Pierre Canisius.
The course is expected to play a key role in strengthening the technical capacity of Rwandan coaches and elevating the overall standard of football development in the country.