Recently, the Rwanda Premier League announced that the highly-anticipated awards ceremony to honor the standout players and coaches of the 2024/2025 football season will take place on May 30, 2025. To kick off the excitement, the league has now unveiled a shortlist of 30 talented players vying for the prestigious Player of the Year accolade.
The roster of nominees includes standout athletes Fall Ngagne, Muhire Kevin, Khadime Ndiaye, Youssou Diagne, Ndayishimiye Richard, and Iraguha Hadji from Rayon Sports. Also nominated are Ruboneka Jean Bosco, Niyigena Clement, Pavelh Ndzira, Niyomugabo Claude, Mamadou Lamine Bah, Nshimiyimana Yunussu, Djibril Ouattara, and Mugisha Gilbert from APR FC.
Adding to the competition are Emmanuel Okwi from AS Kigali, Useni Kiza Seraphin and Masudi Narcisse from Amagaju FC, Nicolas Sebwato, Boateng Mensah, Jordan Dimbumba, and Uwumukiza Obed from Mukura VS. Police FC boasts three representatives: Mugisha Didier, Ishimwe Christian, and Musanga Henry. Other remarkable nominees include Habimana Yves from Rutsiro FC, Usabimana Olivier from Marine FC, Chérif Bayo from Kiyovu Sports, Umar Abba from Bugesera FC, Nduwimana Franck from Gorilla FC, and Joseph Sackey from Muhazi United.
The selection process for the Player of the Year accolade will rely on a meticulously balanced voting mechanism. It will feature contributions from a panel of 10 distinguished experts, comprising sports journalists and representatives from former national team players' associations (FAPA), accounting for 50% of the vote. Fans will play a crucial role with a 20% share through online voting, while team representatives will have a significant 30% weight in the decision-making.
This marks the second consecutive year for the Rwanda Premier League awards. Last year, Muhire Kevin from Rayon Sports bagged the coveted Player of the Year title, while Thierry Froger, the head coach of APR FC, claimed the Coach of the Year honor.
The 30 players competing for the 2024/2025 Rwanda Premier League Player of the Year award
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