IN PICTURES: Kagame inaugurates Amahoro Stadium
Monday, July 01, 2024
President Paul Kagame and CAF President Patrice Motsepe address thousands of football fans during the inauguration of the newly revamped Amahoro Stadium on Monday, July 1. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

President Paul Kagame accompanied by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, on Monday, July 1, officially opened the new Amahoro Stadium. The inauguration of the ultra-modern 45,000-seat facility was initially slated for July 4, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Rwandan Liberation Day, but the Ministry of Sports moved the function to July 1 to ‘avoid scheduling conflicts.’ The inauguration event also featured a friendly match between 2023/24 Primus National League champions APR FC and Peace Cup winners Police FC. The winner will receive the Amahoro Stadium Inauguration Trophy.

The newly inaugurated Amahoro Stadium is the ultra-modern 45,000-seat facility
President Paul Kagame and CAF President Patrice Motsepe officially open the newly revamped Amahoro stadium on Monday, July 1. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
President Paul Kagame and CAF President Patrice Motsepe officially open the newly revamped Amahoro stadium on Monday, July 1. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
President Kagame poses for a photo with other officials at the inauguration
President Kagame speaks to thousands of football supporters. In his remarks Kagame said "We will do more, and try to even do better."
CAF President Patrice Motsepe addresses thousands of people who attended the inaugural match between APR FC and Police FC
President Kagame speaks to thousands of football fans during the inauguration of the stadium on Monday.
The inauguration event was attended by thousands of football fans to watch a friendly match between 2023/24 Primus National League champions APR FC and Peace Cup winners Police FC
The inauguration featured a friendly match between 2023/24 Primus National League champions APR FC and Peace Cup winners Police FC. The winner will receive the Amahoro Stadium Inauguration Trophy.
The official inauguration of new Amahoro Stadium took place on Monday, July 1
Police FC midfielder Muhadjili Hakizimana controls the ball against APR midfielders during a friendly game
Army side supporters during the game
APR FC goal scorer Gilbert Mugisha celebrates his goal during a friendly match between 2023/24 Primus National League champions APR FC and Peace Cup winners Police FC
APR FC players celebrate the goal during a friendly match between 2023/24 Primus National League champions APR FC and Peace Cup winners Police FC