Top flight newcomers Etoile de l’Est will spend over Rwf160 million for the forthcoming 2021/2022 season.

The Eastern Province-based side secured promotion to the top flight league for the first time in 24 years.

Club President, Vedaste Muhizi, said they were happy to advance to the premier league following several failed attempts and thanked the players and club officials for their contribution to getting the club promoted.

 The budget will be fully financed by Ngoma District but Muhizi urged Ngoma-based business people and supporters to contribute to the club’s welfare and support to achieve its target for the upcoming season.

The club management last week announced its 27-man squad ahead of next season, including 12 new players that the club signed last week.

The new season set to commence on October 30 begins with four games on match day 1 (Saturday, October 30),  where Rayon Sports will face Mukura at Kigali Stadium, Gasogi will visit Marines FC at Umuganda Stadium in Rubavu, Espoir hosting AS Kigali at Rusizi Stadium, while Kiyovu will play against Gorilla FC at Kigali Stadium.

On Sunday, October 31, four more matches will be played: Etincelles vs Rutsiro at Umuganda Stadium, Ngoma vs Police at Ngoma stadium, Musanze vs Bugesera at Ubworoherane Stadium, and Gicumbi FC vs APR at Kigali Stadium.