{"id":105321,"date":"2025-07-13T17:34:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T17:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/bisengimana-asserts-gicumbi-fc-will-remain-in-top-tier"},"modified":"2025-07-13T18:29:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T18:29:50","slug":"bisengimana-asserts-gicumbi-fc-will-remain-in-top-tier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/bisengimana-asserts-gicumbi-fc-will-remain-in-top-tier","title":{"rendered":"Bisengimana Asserts Gicumbi FC Will Remain in Top Tier"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Gicumbi FC new head coach, Justin Bisengimana, has warned rivals against underrating his team as he bids to build a strong side ready to fight to stay in the topflight league.<\/p>\n

Bisengimana, who was appointed new head coach of Gicumbi on a one-year deal, assured the club supporters that the team he is building will be ready to play in the Rwanda Premier League for many seasons.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know teams from the second division struggle in their first season because of many factors, but I want to build something strong, which is to remain in the top division,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

“I want first to build a strong side which can put legacy in Gicumbi District and my expectation is to produce good results in first season. I want to build a good team that can win many points especially in home games.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gicumbi were promoted back to top tower football level after four seasons in the second division. They were promoted alongside second-place AS Muhanga, which recently appointed Mousa Gatera.<\/p>\n

Bisengimana said he wants to keep players who promoted the team and add some new faces which can make an immediate impact at the club.<\/p>\n

Bisengimana also previously coached Etoile de l\u2019Est, Sorwathe in the second division before serving as assistant coach at Police in the top-flight league. He also coached Bugesera, Rutsiro, and Sunrise.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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