President Paul Kagame officially inaugurated the newly renovated 45,000-seat Amahoro Stadium alongside the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe. The inauguration ceremony took place on Monday, 1st July 2024, in Kigali City, at Amahoro Stadium where about 45,000 people gathered to enjoy and test this one of the best football facilities in Africa. During his remarks, CAF boss Dr. Patrice Motsepe praised the newly renovated Amahoro Stadium and President Kagame for his visionary initiative. "This is one of the most beautiful and best stadiums in Africa and

President Paul Kagame officially inaugurated the newly renovated 45,000-seat Amahoro Stadium alongside the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe.

The inauguration ceremony took place on Monday, 1st July 2024, in Kigali City, at Amahoro Stadium where about 45,000 people gathered to enjoy and test this one of the best football facilities in Africa.

During his remarks, CAF boss Dr. Patrice Motsepe praised the newly renovated Amahoro Stadium and President Kagame for his visionary initiative.

"This is one of the most beautiful and best stadiums in Africa and the world. We, as Rwandans, we, as Africans, should be proud and thank our President for his leadership and building the best stadium," he said.



Patrice Motsepe expressed his hope that, with the support of strong leadership, the Amavubi Stars will become the best team in Africa.

"Rwanda will win, Rwanda will be one of the best in Africa."

In his remarks, His Excellency, President Paul Kagame thanked the CAF president and the president of FIFA for inspiration to build this world-class sporting facility.

"Let me thank the President of CAF, my brother Patrice Motsepe, and another brother and friend, the President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino. The two of them inspired us to create a world-class sporting facility like this one," President Kagame said.

On 13th June, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved the renovated Amahoro Stadium to host international football competitions.

The renovated Amahoro Stadium was completed after two years of work. Its capacity increased from 25,000 seats to 45,000, meeting all the requirements needed at an international level.

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