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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) 5 Division football team will go head-to-head with Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) 202 Brigade in a much-anticipated friendly match at Ngoma Stadium on Saturday.<\/p>\n

According to RDF deputy spokesperson Lt Colonel Simon Kabera, the match was organized as part strengthening existing defense cooperation between the two countries through sports.<\/p>\n

\u201cRwanda Defence Forces (RDF) and Tanzanian people’s Defence force (TPDF) have been enjoying various series of activities in defence cooperation,” Kabera told Times Sport on Thursday.<\/p>\n

“In the same vein, the friendly football match is to continue to enhance the existing relationship between RDF and TPDF, as well as building confidence between armed forces of both countries.”<\/p>\n

RDF\u2019s 5 Division has the responsibility to maintain security in the Eastern Province, which is bordering Tanzania, while TPDF\u2019s 202 Brigade maintains security on the side of Tanzania.<\/p>\n

Kabera describes the match as a sign of strengthening the existing cross-border cooperation between the two forces, \u201cwhich serves to enhance security along the common borders.”<\/p>\n

Entrance for the match is free of charge.<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – Rwanda. Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) 5 Division football team will go head-to-head with Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) 202 Brigade in a much-anticipated friendly match at Ngoma Stadium on Saturday. 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