Overview
Rwanda is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the East and Central African (CECAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Amavubi, has played 283 recorded internationals since 1976, winning 90 of them (31.8%).
Rwanda have played at 1 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Rwanda 26th in Africa and 121st in the world.
With about 14.6 million people and its capital in Kigali, Rwanda has produced 113 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Rwandan footballers
Haruna NiyonzimaRwanda · b. 1990
Olivier KarekeziRwanda · b. 1983
Djihad BizimanaRwanda · b. 1996
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Saïd MakasiRwanda · b. 1982
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Hamad NdikumanaRwanda · b. 1978
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Meddie KagereRwanda · b. 1986
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Jimmy MulisaRwanda · b. 1984
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Salomon NirisarikeRwanda · b. 1993
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Patrick SibomanaRwanda · Clube Ferroviário da Beira
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Edwin OuonRwanda · b. 1981
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Fritz EmeranRwanda · b. 1976
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Abdul SibomanaRwanda · b. 1981
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Meddie Kagere
- Olivier Karekezi
- Labama Bokota
- Saïd Makasi
- Abedi Saïd
- Jacques Tuyisenge
- Jean Lomami
- Muhadjiri Hakizimana
Where Rwandan players play
4 active Rwandan players are currently at clubs outside Rwanda. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Rwanda
Main competitions: Rwanda Premier League.
- Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C.founded 1993
- Rayon Sports F.C.founded 1968
- S.C. Kiyovu Sportsfounded 1964
- Police F.C.founded 2000
- ATRACO FCfounded 2002
- Mukura Victory Sports F.C.founded 1963
- AS Kigalifounded 2006
- Etincelles F.C.founded 1962
- Gorilla F.C.
- Amagajufounded 1935
Where Rwandan footballers are born
26 Rwanda internationals were born abroad, most often in DR Congo (11), Uganda (3), France (3). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade Régional NyamiramboKigali
- Huye StadiumNgoma
- Bugesera StadiumBugesera District
- Umuganda StadiumGisenyi
- Kamarampaka StadiumRusizi District
- Muhanga Regional StadiumMuhanga District
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Rwanda. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Rwanda national team?
Rwanda are nicknamed the Amavubi.
How many times have Rwanda won AFCON?
Rwanda have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Rwanda played at the World Cup?
No, Rwanda have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Rwanda?
In our match database, Meddie Kagere leads with 5 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Rwandan footballer?
By international recognition, Haruna Niyonzima is the best-known Rwandan footballer in our database, followed by Olivier Karekezi and Djihad Bizimana.
What is the biggest stadium in Rwanda?
Stade Régional Nyamirambo is the largest football stadium in Rwanda in our records, with a capacity of 22,000.