{"id":107086,"date":"2025-08-09T10:34:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T10:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/emma-okwi-joins-police-fc-after-standout-season"},"modified":"2025-08-09T10:51:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T10:51:03","slug":"emma-okwi-joins-police-fc-after-standout-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/emma-okwi-joins-police-fc-after-standout-season","title":{"rendered":"Emma Okwi Joins Police FC After Standout Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Former Uganda Cranes skipper Emmanuel Arnold Okwi has joined Police FC following the expiry of his one-year contract with AS Kigali.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old netted nine goals and registered three assists for AS Kigali last season, and was a key player for the team.<\/p>\n

He is an experienced player who has featured for various teams across Africa and beyond including Uganda\u2019s SC Villa, Simba SC, Tanzania\u2019s Young Africans, Tunisia\u2019s Etoile Sportive du Sahel, and more.<\/p>\n

In other transfer news, Rayon Sports is set to sign Yves Habimana from Rutsiro FC.<\/p>\n

In addition, Rutsiro FC has parted ways with three players including Arnold Matumele Monzombo, Tythy Nguza Mambuma and Cedric Munyurangabo.<\/p>\n

After releasing the trio, the team has strengthened its squad by signing three players: Godspower Arigo Obus, Gad Ndizeye, Kelvin Bizimana, and Djadari Maniragaba.<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – Rwanda. Former Uganda Cranes skipper Emmanuel Arnold Okwi has joined Police FC following the expiry of his one-year contract with AS Kigali. The 32-year-old netted nine goals and registered three assists for AS Kigali last season, and was a key player for the team. 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