Bugesera FC are getting into a decisive new chapter as they start the seek for a brand new head coach following the departure of Camarade Banamwana, who has joined newly promoted Dawn FC.
Banamwana was appointed in the course of the 2025 season on a one-year contract following the exit of Haringingo. He efficiently guided Bugesera FC away from relegation hazard and introduced a degree of stability that had lengthy eluded the membership.
Beneath his management, the Nyamata-based facet developed right into a disciplined and aggressive outfit able to difficult among the league's conventional powerhouses.
One in all his most memorable outcomes got here in the course of the 2024/25 season when Bugesera held Rayon Sports activities to a controversial draw, a outcome that dealt a major blow to the Blues' title ambitions as they chased their first league crown in seven years.
Banamwana went on to guide Bugesera FC to an eighth-place end within the 2025/26 marketing campaign. His departure, nonetheless, leaves a major void on the technical bench at an important stage of the membership's preparations for the brand new season.
Sources near the membership point out that Bugesera's administration is taking a cautious and strategic method to the recruitment course of.
The membership is prioritising a coach with sturdy data of the native league, the power to work inside its monetary framework, and a philosophy centred on long-term improvement moderately than short-term success. In consequence, a international appointment seems unlikely except it aligns with these targets.
5 coaches have emerged as main candidates for the place. Amongst them is Sosthène Habimana, who has been with out a membership since his contract with Musanze FC expired on the finish of the 2024/25 season.
Shabani Mbarushimana can also be into consideration after AS Kigali opted to not renew his contract, as a substitute appointing Justin Bisengimana as his successor.
Moussa Gatera, Etienne Ndayiragije and Marcel Romami have additionally expressed curiosity within the position, based on sources conversant in the matter.
Bugesera FC are anticipated to announce their new head coach within the coming days as preparations for the 2026/27 season collect momentum.
