)
According to the statement, all the top-flight clubs can now field up to six foreign players at a given match.
The Federation of Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA) has increased the foreign players quota for Rwanda Premier League clubs.
According to the statement, all the top-flight clubs can now field up to six foreign players at a given match.
The federation has also barred the clubs from signing players who are above 30 years unless they have been playing for their respective national teams in the last three years.
)
15:27 - 16.07.2023
FOOTBALL Koukouras chooses Ugandan coach as deputy at Kiyovu
The move follows Petros Koukouras's appointment as the new head coach at Kiyovu last month, with the Greek keen on previously working with Zungu during his time in Uganda.
“We are writing to inform you that women's and men's first division teams are allowed to field no more than six players per game from the 2023/2024 season,” FERWAFA informed the clubs.
“We take this opportunity to remind you that in order for a foreign player to be registered to receive a playing permit, he must not exceed 30 years of age.
“If he is over that age, the team that registers him is required to show that he has played for his country's team at least three years ago,” the statement directed.The developments come at a time when the country is witnessing an influx of foreign players, with neighbours Uganda leading the trend.
)
Last season, Cameroonian Willy Leandre Onana made headlines after being named the most valuable player and also emerged the top scorer as Ugandan Yaffesi Mubiru came second.
Related content
)
10:59 - 25.07.2023
FOOTBALL Ex-UPL coaches link up in Rwanda
During his time at the UPL record champions, Koukouras had recommended Zungu before the club’s top management opted for Jackson Magera.
)
14:29 - 19.07.2023
FOOTBALL Released Vipers midfielder completes move to Rwanda
Over a month after getting released by Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC, midfielder Garcia Mpongo Mbombo has signed for Rwandan side Kiyovu FC.
15:27 - 16.07.2023
FOOTBALL Koukouras chooses Ugandan coach as deputy at Kiyovu
The move follows Petros Koukouras's appointment as the new head coach at Kiyovu last month, with the Greek keen on previously working with Zungu during his time in Uganda.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)