Rwanda has gained significant recognition in world football after several of its representatives were appointed to key positions within FIFA. The announcement was made following the 47th CAF General Assembly held in Kinshasa, DRC, where new African members were assigned roles in FIFA committees. FERWAFA President Shema Fabrice was appointed to the FIFA Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee, giving Rwanda a voice in promoting equality and fair play across global football. Anne-Lise Alida Kankindi, a senior official at AS Kigali, joined the FIFA Football Technology, Innovation and Di

Rwanda has gained significant recognition in world football after several of its representatives were appointed to key positions within FIFA. The announcement was made following the 47th CAF General Assembly held in Kinshasa, DRC, where new African members were assigned roles in FIFA committees. FERWAFA President Shema Fabrice was appointed to the FIFA Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee, giving Rwanda a voice in promoting equality and fair play across global football.

Anne-Lise Alida Kankindi, a senior official at AS Kigali, joined the FIFA Football Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation Committee, which leads efforts to advance VAR, goal-line technology, and digital integration in football.

Anne-Lise Alida Kankindi, a senior official at AS Kigali, joined the FIFA Football Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation Committee

Meanwhile, Martin Ngoga, Rwanda’s former Prosecutor General, was re-elected as Chairperson of the FIFA Ethics Committee, continuing his mission to ensure transparency and integrity in the game.

Other African appointees include Eng. Hersi Saidi (Yanga SC), Wallace Karia (TFF), and Samuel Eto’o (FECAFOOT). These appointments mark a proud moment for Rwanda and underline Africa’s growing influence in global football governance.

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