Kigali: The International Football Federation, FIFA has approved and awarded badges for 17 Rwandan Referees who will be duly qualified to officiate international matches during the 2020 season.
The list for referees approved by FIFA for the 2020 is composed of 5 male center referees, 5 male assistant referees, 2 female center referees and 4 female assistant referees.
The Rwandan assistant Referee Niyonkuru Zephanie who was on the list of FIFA referees 2019 has not been included on the list following his notification of unavailability due to his recent appointment as Deputy CEO of Rwanda Development Board.
The list of Rwanda FIFA referees 2020:
Male Center Referees: Hakizimana Louis, Twagirumukiza Abdoul Karim, Ishimwe Jean Claude, Ruzindana Nsoro and Uwikunda Samuel
Male Assistant Referees: Ndagijimana Theogene, Hakizimana Ambroise, Bwiliza Raymond Nonati, Simba Honore, Karangwa Justin and Mutuyimana Dieudonne.
Female Center Referees: Mukansanga Salma Rhadia & Umutoni Aline.
Female Assistant Referees: Murangwa Usenga Sandrine, Umutesi Alice, Nyinawabari Speciose & Mukayirangwa Regine. (End)