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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Former sports journalist Bonnie Mugabe will effective December 1 assume office as new Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA).<\/p>\n

His appointment was announced by the federation in a communique\u0301 released on Saturday, November 22.<\/p>\n

\u201cBonnie Mugabe has been appointed as the Secretary General of FERWAFA effective December 1, 2025. Mugabe has experience and expertise in football administration and management,\u201d reads the statement.<\/p>\n

Mugabe, who previously worked as a sports journalist at The New Times, returns to the federation where he previously held various roles including head of competitions, media officer, and spokesperson until he joined the world football governing body (FIFA) as Venue Planning, Delivery and Security Operations Officer.<\/p>\n

Mugabe\u2019s new position has been vacant since FERWAFA elected new executive committee, led by FA president Fabrice Shema, in August.<\/p>\n

Richard Mugisha, the Federation\u2019s first Vice-President in charge of Technical Affairs, has been working in the Secretary General office on an interim basis.<\/p>\n

Mugabe studied Football Governance and Management at the University of Leicester in England, which is offered in partnership with the CIES Institute and FIFA.<\/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 sports journalist Bonnie Mugabe will effective December 1 assume office as new Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA). His appointment was announced by the federation in a communique\u0301 released on Saturday, November 22. \u201cBonnie Mugabe has been appointed as the Secretary General of FERWAFA effective December 1, 2025. 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