FOREVER WFC RESUMES TRAINING AHEAD OF THE LEAGUE’S SECOND PHASE

Last Friday, Forever Women Football Club (WFC) resumed training as part of preparations for the second phase (return leg) of the women’s league, which is scheduled to kick off on January 17, 2026. Forever WFC currently sits ninth on the league table with nine (9) points and will begin the return phase at home against AS Kigali WFC.

The players returned to training with the goal of correcting mistakes made during the first phase of the season and presenting a renewed team identity that can help them climb the standings and restore fans’ confidence.

In recent days, rumors circulated suggesting that Forever WFC head coach Habimana Nuru had stepped down. However, in an interview with us, he clarified the situation, stating that no official resignation has taken place.

> “Honestly, we did not perform well in the first phase as we had hoped. We invested a lot of effort from the 2024/2025 season into the 2025/2026 season, but when we look back, we fell short in several first-leg matches,” Habimana Nuru said.

The coach emphasized that the women’s league has changed significantly compared to previous seasons.

> “The league has changed a lot. It is no longer easy to access information about other teams as before. Women players now have greater determination, physical strength, and a much higher level than in the past,” he added.

This evolution has made competition tougher, with teams now facing each other on a more balanced level, making victories harder to secure.

The Pride of Coaching Women’s Football

Habimana Nuru also highlighted that coaching women should not be seen as a setback, but rather as a source of pride.

> “Some people think coaching women does not lead anywhere, but that is not true. Coaching men and women is essentially the same. The main difference may be physical strength, but technically, the game is the same, and female players understand and apply it just as well,” Habimana Nuru explained.

The coach further spoke about the positive developments in Rwandan women’s football, noting that the players’ market value has grown significantly.

> “Today, every player is playing to market herself. A player who moves from the Rwandan women’s league to play abroad and performs well is a great source of pride for our sisters,” he said.

Regarding the resignation rumors, Habimana explained that he had considered stepping aside, but after discussions with the club management and players, a decision was made to continue together.

> “I am not a coach who clings to a position. If I feel someone else can offer more than I can, I am ready to step aside. But after discussions with the management, they explained what they need from us, and we realized we have the capacity to deliver. We are now fully ready and well prepared for the return phase,” Habimana Nuru stated.

In closing, the Forever WFC head coach called on fans to continue supporting the team.

> “I ask our fans to come and support us. In the return phase, you will see many exciting matches and a new Forever WFC. We truly need your support,” he concluded.

Forever WFC enters the second phase of the season determined to bounce back and show clear improvements in performance. Cooperation between the management, players, and coaching staff, combined with strong fan support, is expected to play a key role in achieving better results in the second half of the campaign.

Written by Igiraneza Migisha Janviére