Rwanda Premier League Returns this Friday with Big Changes for Football Lovers

The wait is over for Rwandan football fans as the Rwanda Premier League (RPL) returns this Friday, 12 September, with all teams ready to show what they have for new season of 2025-2026. The new season hold more for football fans especially on the changes made by FERWAFA in today’s announcement, aiming to make the league more competitive and attractive. In one of the most talked about reforms released by FERWAFA with new board members led by SHEMA Ngoga Fabrice, this season clubs can now field up to eight foreign players in a match from the previous limit of six. This decision is expected to i

The wait is over for Rwandan football fans as the Rwanda Premier League (RPL) returns this Friday, 12 September, with all teams ready to show what they have for new season of 2025-2026. The new season hold more for football fans especially on the changes made by FERWAFA in today’s announcement, aiming to make the league more competitive and attractive. In one of the most talked about reforms released by FERWAFA with new board members led by SHEMA Ngoga Fabrice, this season clubs can now field up to eight foreign players in a match from the previous limit of six. This decision is expected to increase the quality of the game, attract international talent, and give fans more enjoyable moments on matchdays. Beyond foreign player rules, FERWAFA also announced that from the 2026/27 season, every club will be required to include at least three Rwandan players under the age of 21 on the match sheet, designed to promote young local talent.

Rwanda Football Federation full announcement regarding new season 2025-2026 of Rwanda Premier League

The new members of Rwanda Football Federation are now ready to make more changes for the game development, together with the Rwanda Premier League board the future of Rwanda football is in good hands. The first whistle of the 2025/26 season will blow this Friday, marking the start of drama, rivalries, and unforgettable moments as clubs battle for the championship.