Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) President, Fabrice Shema Ngoga, has resigned from his position with immediate effect, bringing his tenure as head of Rwandan football to an end.
Key Highlights
- Fabrice Shema Ngoga has resigned as president of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) with immediate effect.
- Shema was elected FERWAFA president on August 30, 2025, securing 51 of 53 votes.
- His resignation comes just over a year into his four-year mandate.
- The decision follows legal issues linked to his private business activities.
Shema’s resignation was announced after he had served as president of FERWAFA for just over a year following his election in August 2025.
He was elected on August 30, 2025, after emerging as the sole candidate at the federation’s Annual General Assembly held in Kigali.
Shema secured 51 of the 53 votes cast to begin a four-year mandate as president of the Rwandan football governing body.
His decision to step down comes amid legal issues linked to his private business activities.
Reports indicate that Shema faced legal proceedings and was subsequently handed a suspended six-month prison sentence following a plea agreement.
The legal case was reportedly unrelated to his responsibilities as FERWAFA president.
Before his resignation, FERWAFA had already been operating under Acting President Claudine Gasarabwe earlier in September, according to information published on the federation’s official website.
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Shema’s departure now leaves FERWAFA facing another leadership transition less than two years after his election.
The development comes at a significant period for Rwandan football, with the federation expected to address the leadership change while continuing its ongoing football programmes and competitions.
Further details on the process for selecting or appointing a substantive successor are expected from FERWAFA.
Shema’s resignation formally brings his brief tenure at the federation to a close after he secured an overwhelming majority of votes at the 2025 election.
FERWAFA is the governing body responsible for the administration and development of football in Rwanda.
The federation is expected to provide further clarification on the next steps regarding its leadership structure.
