FIFA TDS Finals Line-Up Confirmed for U-14 and U-16 Categories

The finalists of the 2025–2026 FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Competitions Rwanda have been confirmed following the conclusion of the semi-final matches held across the country over the weekend.



In the U-14 Girls category, Petit Séminaire Baptiste secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ambassadors Rweru, while Center for Champions booked their place in the final after a commanding 5-1 win against PSG Academy.

For the U-14 Boys, PSG Academy advanced after edging Collège de Gisenyi 5-4 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw, while Kayonza Modern defeated Doctrina Vitae 2-1 to seal their spot in the final.

In the U-16 Girls competition, APE Rugunga overcame IPM Mukarange 2-1, while PSG Academy progressed after defeating Center for Champions 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

The U-16 Boys’ final will see Mahembe FTC, who defeated Tony FA 2-1 in the semi-finals, take on FC Bayern Academy, who booked their place in the final with an emphatic 5-0 victory over ES Nyamirama.

Confirmed Finalists

U-14 Girls

- Petit Séminaire Baptiste

- Center for Champions

U-14 Boys

- PSG Academy

- Kayonza Modern

U-16 Girls

- APE Rugunga

- PSG Academy

U-16 Boys

- Mahembe FTC

- FC Bayern Academy

The U-14 finals are scheduled for 27th June 2026, while the U-16 finals will be played on 28th June 2026. The venue and kick-off times for all matches will be communicated in due course.

With the finalists now known, attention turns to what promises to be an exciting conclusion to another successful season of the FIFA TDS Competitions, a key platform for identifying and developing young football talent across Rwanda.