The FIFA Referees Committee has approved eighteen (18) Rwandans as international referees and will be on the 2026 International list.
The development was confirmed by the FIFA Refereeing Subdivision on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in a circular sent to Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) general secretariat.
The international list for 2026 will be composed of seven referees namely, Uwikunda Samuel, Umutoni Aline, Ishimwe Jean Claude, Byukusenge Henriette, Twagirumukiza Abdoul Karim, Rurisa Patience Fidele and Nsabimana Celestin.
The assistant referees’ roster include Mutuyimana Dieudonne, Umutesi Alice, Karangwa Justin, Akimana Juliette, Ishimwe Didier, Murangwa Usenga Sandrine, Mugabo Eric, Mukayiranga Regine, Ndayisaba Saidi Hamisi and Habumugisha Emmanuel.
Mukansanga Salima Rhadia will be under the video match official's category.