The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) announced the new technical team on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Several candidates had expressed interest in replacing German coach Torsten Spittler, but FERWAFA selected Amrouche, who boasts extensive experience coaching various teams across Africa.

Amrouche will be assisted by Eric Nshimiyimana, who returns to the senior national team after a decade, having previously coached Rwanda’s U-20 squad. Also on the bench is German coach Dr Carolin Braun, who previously worked alongside Amrouche with Botswana’s national team.

Before his appointment, Amrouche was among five football experts working with former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger on a FIFA project aimed at enhancing talent development and establishing football academies worldwide.

A well-known figure in the region, Amrouche first gained prominence as Burundi’s national team coach from 2007 to 2012, playing a key role in sending over 15 players to European clubs, including Papy Faty and Saido Ntibazonkiza.

He led Kenya to victory in the 2014 CECAFA tournament, defeating Rwanda twice in the process. More recently, he guided Tanzania to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), fielding the youngest squad in the competition.

Amrouche holds a UEFA Pro License and was responsible for training coaches in Belgium, including Luc Eymael, who previously coached in Rwanda.

His appointment comes just 10 days before Amavubi enter a training camp in preparation for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Rwanda will face Nigeria on March 17 and Lesotho on March 24, with both matches set to take place at Amahoro Stadium.

Algerian coach Adel Amrouche was named the new head coach of Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, by FERWAFA on Sunday, March 2, 2025.