Motar FC has decided to participate in Rwanda's Third Division after being denied a license to play in the Second Division due to pending issues. The team, along with Muhazi United, was rejected from playing in the Second Division for the 2026-27 season. A total of 26 teams have applied to play in the Third Division, with Motar FC and Muhazi United being two of the teams that were denied a license to play in the Second Division.
The list of 26 teams includes George Weah FTC and Hope FC from Burera District, who were denied licenses to play in the current season but were given a chance to appeal and rectify their issues within a specified timeframe. Muvandimwe 12 FC, led by former player Muvandimwe Jean Marie Vianney, is also on the list. The team's owner has shifted focus to youth development, with an academy in Ruhago supporting children of different ages.
Debes FC, owned by former professional player Hakundukize Adolphe, is another team on the list. Other notable teams include Umuri Sport Club, led by Jimmy Mulisa, who has excelled in Rwandan football, and Future Generation FC, led by Me. Safari Ibrahim, a former professional player. These teams will compete in the Third Division alongside other teams, including Kiramuruzi FC and Nyabihu Young Boys FC.
A total of 26 teams have been approved to play in the Third Division, with some teams being well-established and others being new entrants. The teams will compete against each other in the league, with the goal of earning promotion to the Second Division. Some of the teams that have been approved to play in the Third Division include Freedom FC, The Winners FC, and Mahembe FC.
Other teams that have been approved to play in the Third Division include Nyamasheke FC, Nyagasambu FTA, and New Airport City FC. Impeesa FC, Heroes Football Academy, and Miloplast FC are also on the list. The teams will face stiff competition from other teams, including Muhabura FC, AS Kamonyi FC, and Guépard FC.
The Third Division will feature a mix of experienced and new teams, all vying for success. Soaring Eagles, Kigali City FC, and Viking FC are some of the teams that will compete in the league. Kiramuruzi AFC is another team that has been approved to play in the Third Division. The league is expected to be highly competitive, with teams fighting for promotion to the Second Division.
The decision to participate in the Third Division was made after Motar FC was denied a license to play in the Second Division. The team will now focus on competing in the Third Division and potentially earning promotion to the Second Division in the future. The Third Division will provide a platform for teams to showcase their skills and compete against other teams in Rwanda.
Key points
- Motar FC will play in Rwanda's Third Division after being denied a license to play in the Second Division.
- A total of 26 teams have been approved to play in the Third Division, including Motar FC and Muhazi United.
- The teams will compete against each other in the league, with the goal of earning promotion to the Second Division.
