Police unveil Moroccan Rkyer Jaafar as new head coach
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Police FC new head coach Rkyer Jaafar and his assistant, Spanish coach BAKKALI TAHIRI Mostafa

Police FC have appointed Moroccan coach Rkyer Jaafar as their new head coach on a two-year contract running until July 2028.

Jaafar takes charge of a Police FC side seeking a strong response after a disappointing 2025/26 campaign, in which the law enforcers finished sixth in the Rwanda Premier League and missed out on qualification for both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.

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The changes to the technical bench come shortly after the club parted ways with Tunisian coach Ben Moussa, with Police FC turning to Jaafar to lead a new technical project and guide the team back into contention for domestic honours and continental football.

Jaafar will be assisted by Spanish tactician Bakkali Tahiri, who has also signed a two-year contract. The duo will lead the club&039;s new technical direction as Police FC prepare for the upcoming campaign.

The club has also begun reshaping its squad, releasing five players—Allan Katerrega, Lague Byiringiro, David Chimezie, Henry Msanga and Richard Kirongozi—as part of the rebuilding process.

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Jaafar will, however, have a core of experienced players to work with, including club captain Eric Zidane Nsabimana, Simeo Iradukunda and goalkeeper Patient Niyongira, who remain part of the squad.

The 2026/27 BK Pro League season is scheduled to kick off on September 4.

RKYEK Jaafar, the Moroccan coach has officially been appointed as the new Head Coach of Police FC.
Spanish coach BAKKALI TAHIRI Mostafa has joined the Police FC coaching staff as a new Assistant Coach.