Shema Ngoga Fabrice Resigns from AS Kigali, Maintains Supportive Role
Former AS Kigali official Shema Ngoga Fabrice resigned prior to the sports year but continues to support the team in motivational capacities.
Casey Parker
- 2023-12-27
- Updated 05:56 PM ET
(NewsNibs) - Shema Ngoga Fabrice has officially stepped down from his role at the Rwandan football club AS Kigali, informing members of his resignation before the onset of the current sports year. His departure was for personal reasons, according to his resignation letter. However, sources close to the club link his decision to the budget cuts made by the City of Kigali, impacting the team's financial resources. Notwithstanding his resignation, Shema has continued to engage with the team, providing motivational bonuses for match victories, albeit the sums are reported as nominal.
Enhanced Player Incentives
Following the team's noteworthy 2-0 win over Etincelles FC, thereby advancing past the preliminary round of the Peace Cup with a total 3-0 aggregate, Shema addressed the players positively. Recognized as an honorary leader, he rallied the players around the goal of winning the tournament, reinforcing their capacity to clinch the Peace Cup. His support did not end with words; Shema has notably increased the win bonuses for the players, a move to boost morale and performance.
Shema's Continued Influence and Speculations on His Future
Shema's contributions extend beyond morale-boosting speeches; he made a considerable donation of 5 million Rwandan Francs allowing the players to celebrate Christmas with their families. His ongoing involvement has sparked conjecture about a possible comeback to a leadership position within the club. The speculation is undergirded by recent developments within the City of Kigali's leadership and Shema's meeting with the new leader, Dusengimana Samuel. Interim leadership at AS Kigali is currently held by Fred Seka, the former Vice President, overseen by a board that will eventually delegate a full leadership team through a General Assembly.
AS Kigali anticipates the appointment of a new leadership team following Shema Ngoga Fabrice's resignation and continued patronage. As the team progresses with the support of its honorary leader, the club's future dealings and leadership dynamics remain an area of interest for fans and observers alike.
