Football in Rwanda
| Football in Rwanda | |
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| Governing body | Rwandese Association Football Federation |
| National team(s) | men's national team |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
Champions League CAF Confederation Cup Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup FIFA World Cup(National Team) African Cup of Nations(National Team) | |
Thesportoffootballin the country ofRwandais run by theRwandese Association Football Federation.The association administers thenational football team,as well as theRwandan Premier League.Football is the most popular sport in Rwanda.
National team
[edit]The Rwanda national team has traditionally been among the weaker sides inAfricanfootball. They have attempted to qualify for theAfrica Cup of Nationson a number of occasions but managed this only once, in2004.Although eliminated in the first round Rwanda did manage to defeat former championsCongo DRand draw withGuinea.[1]
They also participate in theCECAFA Cup,a regional tournament involving east and central African national teams only. Rwanda's sole international success came in this competition when the country's 'B' team defeatedKenyain the final. Rwanda's full national team, which also took part in the competition, actually finished third with the second string winning.[2]
As of December 2014, the Rwandan national team had attained its historic record ranking onFIFArankings that were released on Thursday, Dec 18, 2014. Rwanda was ranked 68th globally, 19th in Africa, and 1st in East Africa. TheAmavubiare the biggest mover on the world rankings, 22 places from 90th position in November 2014 following a goalless draw inMarrakeshversus theMorocconational team.[3]
Club football
[edit]TheRwandan Premier Leagueis the country's top competition, withAPR FCits most successful club. TheRwandan Cupis the main knock-out competition, withRayon Sports FCthe leading side in the cup. On the international stage Rwandan sides have enjoyed some success in the regionalKagame Inter-Club Cup,with Rayon Sport taking the title in 1998, APR FC winning in 2005 and 2007 andATRACO FCsuccessful in 2009.[4]
As of 2013 they are the only country in East Africa to have an established women's football league, theRwanda Women's Football League.[5]
Football stadiums in Rwanda
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This is a list with football stadiums in Rwanda with a capacity of at least 5,000. The largest non-football stadium by capacity in Rwanda is the 10,000-capacity indoor stadium namedBK Arena.
| Stadium | Capacity | City | Tenants | Image |
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| Amahoro Stadium | 45,000 | Kigali | Rwanda national football team | |
| Kigali Pelé Stadium | 22,000 | Kigali | APR FC,Rayon Sports | |
| Stade Huye | 10,000 | Butare |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^2004 African Cup of Nations at RSSSF
- ^1999 CECAFA Cup at RSSSF
- ^Rwanda achieve historic Fifa ranking
- ^CECAFA Club Championship at RSSSF
- ^"Rwanda: Five New Clubs Sign-Up to Women Football League".allafrica.com. 1 November 2013.Retrieved19 January2014.
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