AS Kigali have appointed Justin Bisengimana as their new head coach on a two-year contract.
Bisengimana takes over from Shaban Mbarushimana, who led the membership in the course of the 2025/26 season.
His appointment follows a powerful marketing campaign with Gicumbi FC, the place he guided the newly promoted aspect to a Twelfth-place end within the BK Professional League with 38 factors.
AS Kigali, in the meantime, endured a difficult 2025/26 season characterised by managerial difficulties and inconsistent performances. Regardless of vital funding in new gamers, the membership completed 14th with 35 factors, narrowly avoiding relegation. The appointment of Bisengimana indicators the membership’s willpower to rebuild and regain its competitiveness.
Bisengimana’s achievements with Gicumbi FC additionally earned him recognition among the many league’s high coaches, as he was nominated for the Coach of the Season award alongside Laurențiu Reghecampf (Al Hilal SC), Darko Novic (Al Merrikh), Canisius Nshimiyimana (Mukura VS), Francis Haringingo (Rayon Sports activities), and Abderrahim Taleb (APR FC).
AS Kigali have additionally begun strengthening their squad forward of the brand new season by extending the contracts of key gamers, together with Saidi Uwiduhaye, Tharcisse Nshimiyimana, Pascal Kanuma, and Affected person Ndikuriyo.
