FIFA president Gianni Infantino controls the ball as he tries to go past President Paul Kagame during the match at the inauguration of Kigali Pele Stadium on March 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro
President Paul Kagame's team, on Wednesday, March 15, beat FIFA President Gianni Infantino's side 3-2 during a Football Delegation Tournament at the newly inaugurated "Kigali Pele Stadium" in Rwanda.
The tournament that kicked off after the Stadium renaming ceremony, brought together top football executives from FIFA, CAF and other confederations and member associations as well as football legends.
The tournament participants are among the delegates of the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali on Thursday, March 16, at BK Arena.
Augustine Azuka Okocha, 49, commonly known as Jay-Jay Okocha, the Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, is the one who scored three goals to enable Kagame's side to win the game.
On the other side, the Brazilian, Marcos Evangelista de Morais, known as Cafu, 52, netted a brace for Infantino's team (FIFA Team). Cafu, the former professional footballer played as a right-back.
Speaking at the game, Kagame expressed his gratitude for being part of Pele’s remembrance and being part of the football game that thrives to get the world more united.
The New Times Photographer Olivier Mugwiza covered the colorful ceremony and brought highlights of the day.
Kigali Stadium was renamed " Kigali Pele Stadium" to pay tribute to former Brazilian legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento a.k.a Pele for inspiring the football world and getting the world united during his legendary footballing career. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
President Paul Kagame and FIFA president Gianni Infantino inaugurate the newly revamped Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, March 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro
President Paul Kagame and FIFA president Gianni Infantino inaugurate the newly revamped Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, March 15. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
President Paul Kagame and FIFA president Gianni Infantino inaugurate the Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, March 15. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
A group photo of both teams before starting the game at the newly inaugurated Kigali Pele Stadium. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Team Kagame (Rwanda) pose for a photo before the match. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
President Kagame interacts with the former French football player, Youri Raffi Djorkaeff, before starting the game. The former attacking midfielder was playing for Infantino's side. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
President Paul Kagame with the ball during the game. Photo by Village Urugwiro
The former national football team head coach who is Police FC head coach Vincent Mashami was the coach of Rwanda's team. Seen here giving instructions to the players during the game. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
FIFA president Gianni Infantino controls the ball as he tries to go past President Paul Kagame during the match at the inauguration of Kigali Pele Stadium on March 15. Photo
Some senior delegates follow the game. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyagaju cheers on players during the game. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda's international referee Salma Mukansanga officiates at the match during the ceremony to unveil the new name of the Stadium.Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
President Kagame joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the Football Delegation Tournament on the sidelines of FIFA Congress in Kigali. Photo by Village Urugwiro
President Kagame joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the Football Delegation Tournament on the sidelines of FIFA Congress in Kigali. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
President Kagame and Infantino share a moment during the match at Kigali Pele Stadium on March 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Salma Mukansanga, the international female football referee is the one who officiates at the Football Delegation Tournament. Village Urugwiro
Mashami and his assistants follow how the players perform during a 3-2 game. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Players of Team Infantino (FIFA Team) celebrate their second goal. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Kagame and his teammates celebrate the crucial win of 3-2 against Infantino's side. Photo by Village Urugwiro
First Lady Jeannette Kagame attended the inauguration ceremony of Kigali Pele Stadium.
The Brazilian, Marcos Evangelista de Morais, known as Cafu, 52, who scored a brace for Infantino's team (FIFA Team), seen here with ball. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Infantino shares a moment with some attendees after the game. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football Delegation Tournament took place at "Kigali Pele Stadium" on Wednesday, March 15. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Team Kagame players celebrate the 3-2 crucial win over Infantino's side at Kigali Pele Stadium. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Kigali Stadium was renamed " Kigali Pele Stadium" to pay tribute to former Brazilian legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento a.k.a Pele for inspiring the football world and getting the world united during his legendary footballing career. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
President Kagame greets children at the event. Photo by Village Urugwiro
President Kagame poses for a photo with children who attended the game. Photo by Village Urugwiro
President Kagame greets children at the event. Photo by Village Urugwiro
The tournament participants are among delegates to attend the much-anticipated 73rd FIFA Congress slated Thursday, March 16, at BK Arena. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza