Organising body | Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) |
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Founded | 1975 |
Country | Rwanda |
Confederation | CAF |
Number of teams | 16 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | Rwandan Second Division |
Domestic cup(s) |
Rwandan Cup Rwandan Super Cup |
International cup(s) |
CAF Champions League CAF Confederation Cup |
Current champions |
APR (22st title) ( 2023–24) |
Most championships | APR (21 titles) |
TV partners | RTV Magic Sports TV StarTimes |
Website | ferwafa.rw |
Current: 2024–25 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, [1] after which sponsorship was taken over by Turbo King. [2] 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. [3] From 2019/the 2020 season Azam TV announced the termination of its contract with Rwanda FA.
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
Club | City | Titles | Last title |
---|---|---|---|
APR | Kigali | 22 | 2024 |
Rayon Sports | Nyanza | 9 | 2019 |
Panthères Noires | Kigali | 5 | 1987 |
Kiyovu Sports | Kigali | 6 | 1993 |
Mukungwa | Ruhengeri | 2 | 1989 |
ATRACO | Kigali | 1 | 2008 |
Season | Player | Club | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
2001 | Luleuti Kyayuna | APR | 9 |
2002 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2003 | Milly | APR | 12 |
2004 | Abed Mulenda | Rayon Sports | 14 |
Olivier Karekezi | APR | ||
2005 | Jimmy Gatete | APR | 13 |
2006 | André Lomami | APR | 13 |
2006–07 | Labama Bokota | Rayon Sports | 14 |
2007–08 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2008–09 | Jean Lomami | ATRACO | 12 |
2010-11 | Meddie Kagere | Police | 16 |
2011–12 | Olivier Karekezi | APR | 14 |
2014-15 | Isaie Songa | APR | 14 |
2016-17 | Dany Usengimana | Police | 19 |
2019–20 | Samson Babua | Sunrise | 15 |
2022–23 | Hussein Shabani | Kigali | 14 |
2023-24 | Ani Elijah | Bugesera | 15 |
Victor Mbaoma | APR |
Organising body | Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) |
---|---|
Founded | 1975 |
Country | Rwanda |
Confederation | CAF |
Number of teams | 16 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | Rwandan Second Division |
Domestic cup(s) |
Rwandan Cup Rwandan Super Cup |
International cup(s) |
CAF Champions League CAF Confederation Cup |
Current champions |
APR (22st title) ( 2023–24) |
Most championships | APR (21 titles) |
TV partners | RTV Magic Sports TV StarTimes |
Website | ferwafa.rw |
Current: 2024–25 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, [1] after which sponsorship was taken over by Turbo King. [2] 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. [3] From 2019/the 2020 season Azam TV announced the termination of its contract with Rwanda FA.
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
Club | City | Titles | Last title |
---|---|---|---|
APR | Kigali | 22 | 2024 |
Rayon Sports | Nyanza | 9 | 2019 |
Panthères Noires | Kigali | 5 | 1987 |
Kiyovu Sports | Kigali | 6 | 1993 |
Mukungwa | Ruhengeri | 2 | 1989 |
ATRACO | Kigali | 1 | 2008 |
Season | Player | Club | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
2001 | Luleuti Kyayuna | APR | 9 |
2002 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2003 | Milly | APR | 12 |
2004 | Abed Mulenda | Rayon Sports | 14 |
Olivier Karekezi | APR | ||
2005 | Jimmy Gatete | APR | 13 |
2006 | André Lomami | APR | 13 |
2006–07 | Labama Bokota | Rayon Sports | 14 |
2007–08 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2008–09 | Jean Lomami | ATRACO | 12 |
2010-11 | Meddie Kagere | Police | 16 |
2011–12 | Olivier Karekezi | APR | 14 |
2014-15 | Isaie Songa | APR | 14 |
2016-17 | Dany Usengimana | Police | 19 |
2019–20 | Samson Babua | Sunrise | 15 |
2022–23 | Hussein Shabani | Kigali | 14 |
2023-24 | Ani Elijah | Bugesera | 15 |
Victor Mbaoma | APR |