Rwandan midfielder Jojea Kwizera has committed his future at US club Rhode Island FC after signing a “multi-year” contract extension, the club announced on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Rwandan international joins a growing core of original Rhode Island FC players who will return for a third season with the Ocean State club in 2026. “Jojea has been with us from the beginning and continues to be an important piece of our squad,” said Rhode Island FC head coach and General Manager Khano Smith. “He adds speed and creativity to the attack, and we are excited to have him continue with us in 2026.” The club, however, said his new deal is pending league and federation approval. Kwizera, who ranks seventh in club history with 64 appearances and sixth with 4,649 minutes across all competitions, has scored five goals for the club in his career. In 2025, he scored two goals, both of which were game winners. On the international stage, Kwizera leads all Rhode Island players with eight senior call-ups in the last two seasons. He has scored two goals in 15 for Rwanda, playing an essential role in Amavubi’ qualifying campaigns for the 2024 African Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup. Before signing with Rhode Island FC, Kwizera spent the first two seasons of his professional career with Major League Soccer side CF Montréal, playing 407 minutes across 12 regular season appearances. Prior to his time in Montréal, Kwizera spent time playing at the collegiate level at both Utah State University Eastern and Utah Valley University.
