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Rwanda Premier League
The Rwanda Premier League is the highest division of football in Rwanda. The league was formed in 1975. It was known as the Primus National Football League in 2004 and from 2009–10 to 2012–13, after which sponsorship was taken over by Turbo King. The league was renamed the Azam Rwanda Premier League for the 2015–16 season after Tanzanian television broadcasters Azam TV were announced as sponsors in a deal worth US$ 2.35 million covering five years. From 2019/the 2020 season Azam TV announced the termination of its contract with Rwanda FA. Clubs for the 2021–22 season Étoile de l'Est and Gicumbi FC were promoted from the Second Division, while AS Muhanga and Sunrise FC were relegated from the Premier League Previous champions *1969 : Kiyovu Sports (Kigali) *1971 : Kiyovu Sports (Kigali) *1975 : Rayon Sports (Nyanza) *1976–79 : ''unknown'' *1980 : Panthères Noires (Kigali) *1981 : Rayon Sports (Nyanza) *1982 : ''no championship'' *1983 : Kiyovu Sports (Kig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CECAFA
The Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (, , , ; officially abbreviated as CECAFA) is an association of the football playing nations in mostly East Africa and parts of Central Africa. An affiliate of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), CECAFA is the oldest sub-regional football organisation on the continent. History CECAFA was founded unofficially in 1927. The competition was sponsored by the major Nairobi-based soap-manufacturing firm Gossage, owned by the British Lever Brothers. Its formation is often misattributed to William Gossage, founder of the Gossage company. However, he died 50 years before the CECAFA was established. The tournament was known as the "Gossage Cup" until the mid-sixties, when it was redubbed the "East African Challenge Cup".its consisted of only 12 teams CECAFA's head offices are in Nairobi, Kenya. The first tournament was contested between Kenya national football team, Kenya and Uganda national football team, Uganda, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015–16 Rwanda National Football League
The 2015–16 Rwanda National Football League, known as the Azam Rwanda Premier League for sponsorship reasons, is the 39th season of top-tier football in Rwanda. The season started on 18 September 2015 and concluded on 17 July 2016 with APR winning their third consecutive title and 16th overall, all in a span of 22 years. Rayon Sports finished second to qualify for the 2017 CAF Confederation Cup while Rwamagana City and Muhanga finished 15th and 16th, respectively, and will be relegated to the Rwandan Second Division for the 2016-17 season. Teams A total of 16 teams will contest the league after it expanded from 14 teams in 2014-15. Isonga were relegated to the Second Division after finishing 14th. Bugesera, Muhanga and Rwamagana City are all new additions to the competition this year. Stadiums and locations League table Results All teams play in a double round robin system (home and away). Results by round Positions by round References {{DEFAULTSORT:20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rwamagana
Rwamagana is a city and capital of both the Rwamagana District and the Eastern Province in Rwanda Description Rwamagana lies approximately from Kigali, on the newly renovated road leading east towards Tanzania. There was formerly a large amount of traffic running through the centre, particularly freight to and from Tanzania, but with the recent creation of a bypass, the centre of the city is now quieter. The city lies mainly along two roads, the main east–west route, and a spur leading off to the south. The main market and the Banque de Kigali are on this spur, while the city's two petrol stations, taxi-bus parks and post office are on the east–west road. There is a large church at the western end of the city, adjacent to the main secondary school, and a new conference centre at the eastern end of the bypass. Rwamagana district has about 14 sectors including: Kigabiro, Muyumbu, Nyakariro, Karenge, Nzige, Gahengeri, Mwurire, Rubona, Gishari, Munyiginya, Muhazi, Gishari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Étoile De L'Est
Étoile may refer to: Places ;France * Charles de Gaulle – Étoile, station of the Paris Métro * Étoile-Saint-Cyrice, commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in France * Étoile-sur-Rhône, commune in the Drôme department in France * L'Étoile, Jura, commune in the Jura department in France * L'Étoile, Somme, commune in the Somme department in France * Marcy-l'Étoile, commune in the Rhône department in France * Montceaux-l'Étoile, commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in France * Massif de l'Étoile, mountain range north of Marseilles * Place de l'Étoile, large road junction in Paris ;Elsewhere * Etoile, Kentucky, United States * Etoile, Texas, United States * Etoile Island, Marshall Islands, Micronesia * Etoile Island (Seychelles), Amirante Islands, Seychelles Music * "L'étoile" (song), a 2016 song by Celine Dion * "Etoile", a 2020 song by Oh My Girl The arts * Étoile, leading ballet dancer (male or female) in a company ** Danseur Étoile, the highest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gisenyi
Gisenyi, historically rendered as Kisenyi, is the second largest city in Rwanda, located in the Rubavu district in Rwanda's Western Province. Gisenyi is contiguous with Goma as it was formerly also part of now Democratic Republic of the Congo, the city across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Overview The city features a resort on the shores of Lake Kivu, with several hotels and three sandy beaches. The area is also known for water sports. The northern shore of the lake on which Goma and Gisenyi lie is a flat plain featuring lava formations from the eruptions of nearby Mount Nyiragongo. In contrast to Goma, Gisenyi escaped the lava flows of both the 1977 and the 2002 eruptions, which destroyed between 15 and 40% of the former. The centre of Gisenyi lies by foothills at the northeast corner of the lake, and low-density expansion is taking place in the hills, which are expected to be safe from future eruptions. Gisenyi is also home to Bralirwa, which manufac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyangugu
Cyangugu (formerly Shangugu) is a city and capital of the Rusizi District in Western Province, Rwanda. The city lies at the southern end of Lake Kivu, and is contiguous with Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, but separated from it by the Ruzizi River. Two bridges and a dam cross the river frontier. The settlement has two main areas: Cyangugu itself is the low-density district on the lake shore, while Kamembe, the higher density industrial and transport centre is further inland and to the north. Kamembe Airport serves the city with flights 11 times a week to Kigali Kigali () is the Capital (political), capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is near the nation's geographic centre in a region of rolling hills, with a series of valleys and ridges joined by steep slopes. As a primate city, Kigali is a relativ ..., operated by RwandAir. The city lies near Nyungwe Forest, a popular tourist destination, being one of the last remaining forest areas of Rwanda and home to c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Espoir F
Espoir, a French word meaning "hope", may refer to: *'' Man's Hope'' (French: ''L'Espoir''), a 1937 novel by André Malraux *'' Espoir: Sierra de Teruel'', a 1938–1939 French film, released in 1945, based on Malraux's novel * ''L'Espoir'' (album), a 1974 album by Léo Ferré * ''Espoir'' (ship), several French vessels captured by the British during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars * ''L'Espoir'' (newspaper), a 1944–1945 clandestine newspaper of the French Resistance; see Underground media in German-occupied France * Espoir FC (other), several association football clubs {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nyamata
Nyamata is a town and sector in the Bugesera District, southeastern Rwanda. Nyamata literally means 'place of milk' from the two Kinyarwanda words ''nya-'' 'of' and ''amata'' 'milk'. It is the location of the Nyamata Genocide Memorial, commemorating the Rwandan genocide of 1994. History It is not well known what happened in the region before 1900. The area was originally part of the Kingdom of Bugesera, but was conquered by Rwanda in the late 19th century. In March 1992, the town and its surroundings were the site of anti-Tutsi massacres. Location Nyamata is located in Bugesera District, Eastern Province, directly south of Kigali, the national capital and the largest city in the country. Its location is about , by road, south of Kigali. Overview Nyamata is a small town in Bugesera District, Rwanda. Since 2017, a new airport, Bugesera International Airport, is under construction, with the first phases expected to be completed in 2019. The town is the location of Nyamata G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bugesera F
Bugesera may refer to: * Bugesera District, Eastern Province, Rwanda * Kingdom of Bugesera, 16th to 18th century kingdom in Central Africa * Bugesera natural region, a natural region of Burundi {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AS Kigali FC
A.S. Kigali Football Club is a Rwandan football club from Kigali. They play their home games at Kigali Stadium located in Nyamirambo. Established in 1999, the team plays in the Rwandan Premier League. AS Kigali has won the Rwandan Cup two times and the Rwandan Super Cup two times. Achievements * Rwandan Cup: 3 ** 2013, 2019, 2022 * Rwandan Super Cup: 2 ** 2013, 2022 * Rwanda Women's Football League: 6 **2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 References External linksTeam profileat Soccerway Kigali Kigali () is the Capital (political), capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is near the nation's geographic centre in a region of rolling hills, with a series of valleys and ridges joined by steep slopes. As a primate city, Kigali is a relativ ... Sport in Kigali {{Rwanda-footyclub-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kigali
Kigali () is the Capital (political), capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is near the nation's geographic centre in a region of rolling hills, with a series of valleys and ridges joined by steep slopes. As a primate city, Kigali is a relatively new city. It has been Rwanda's economic, cultural, and transport hub since it was founded as an administrative outpost in 1907, and became the capital of the country at independence in 1962, shifting focus away from Butare, Huye. In an area controlled by the Kingdom of Rwanda from the 15th century, and then by German East Africa, the German Empire in the beginning of the 20th century, the city was founded in 1907 when Richard Kandt, List of colonial residents of Rwanda, the colonial resident, chose the site for his headquarters, citing its central location, views and security. Foreign merchants began to trade in the city during the German era, and Kandt opened some government-run schools for Tutsi Rwandan students. Belgium East African ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
