Etincelles FC have dismissed head coach Djuma Masudi following a string of poor results in the Rwanda Premier League. The Rubavu-based club confirmed Masudi’s sacking on Tuesday, February 3, through a statement published on its official X account. Abdou ‘Bekeni’ Bizimana has been appointed caretaker head coach as the club begins the search for a permanent replacement. ALSO READ: Etincelles appoint Djuma Masudi as head coach Masudi departs alongside his entire technical team, including assistant coach Jean Bosco Harorimana, goalkeepers coach Issa Karangwa, fitness coach Adrien Twagirayezu, and team manager Djuma Izabayo. “The five members of the coaching staff have been fired due to the club’s poor performance and disappointing results since the beginning of the season,” a club official told Times Sport. Etincelles have struggled throughout the campaign and currently sit bottom of the league table with just 11 points from 18 matches. Their only victory in the first round of the season was a 3–0 win over Musanze FC. Masudi, 48, had been appointed head coach in October 2025, replacing Innocent Seninga, but was unable to turn the club’s fortunes around.
