A total of 70 participants have been confirmed for the GPS Technology in Football Workshop, scheduled for 29–30 October 2026, under the theme “From Data to Performance: Understanding, Monitoring & Optimising Player Performance.”
The workshop will focus on leveraging GPS technology and data-driven approaches to understand, monitor and optimise player performance, strengthening the application of sports science in football development in Rwanda.
The workshop will be facilitated by Claudio Altieri, Amavubi Senior National Team Performance Specialist, alongside a distinguished panel of speakers comprising Stephen Constantine, Head Coach of the Amavubi Senior National Team; Rogerio Ramos, member of the Amavubi Senior National Team coaching staff; Eric Nshimiyimana, Head Coach of the Amavubi U23 National Team; and Jimmy Mulisa, Head Coach of the Amavubi U17 National Team.
Their participation will provide valuable technical insights and practical perspectives on coaching, player development, performance monitoring and the effective use of performance data across different national teams.
In addition to the 70 confirmed participants, five individuals have been invited to attend as observers and familiarise themselves with the workshop activities.
Requirements for Confirmed Participants
All selected participants are required to bring the following items:
Notebook
Running shoes
Football boots
Sportswear for practical sessions
Participants with any medical condition are requested to inform the organisers before the event.
Confirmed Participants (70)
1. Aaron Tuyizere
2. Abdallah Bangambiki
3. Aimable Mugisha
4. Alexis Mugunga
5. Alida Abijuru Vanessa
6. Anaclet Hirana
7. Batechi Abdoul
8. Beza Confiance Oriane Noella
9. Bruce Niyomugenzi
10. Claude Basten
11. Clever Rwibutso
12. Cyiza Yassin
13. Dr. Nshimiyimana Felix
14. Dushimiyimana Djamila
15. Egide Niyonsaba
16. Emmanuel Niyomwungeri
17. Emmanuel Nyomugabo
18. Eric Habimana
19. Fausta Gisa Mutumwinka
20. Ganza Alpha
21. Hakizimana Honore
22. Hakizimana Jean Baptiste
23. Hakizimana Sammuel
24. Hirwa Darius
25. Houssem Zaafrani
26. Imanishimwe Djaludi
27. Iragena Oscarie
28. Irumva Nyirampeta Patrick
29. Ishimwe Cedrick
30. Jeannine Yadufashije
31. Joel Mudereva
32. Junior Nzigiyimana
33. Justin Mukiza
34. Kankindi Fatuma
35. Kayumba Soter
36. Khudsiya Abdul
37. Kwizera Jean Pierre
38. Kwizera Jeremie
39. Latipha Uwineza
40. Mehdi Marmouche
41. Mubumbyi Adolphe
42. Mugiraneza Emmanuel
43. Mugisha Didier
44. Mugisha Dodo Enrick
45. Munyurangabo Jean Yves
46. Muvandimene Jean
47. Nadine Ndacyayisenga
48. Ndahro Jimmy Mbonigaba
49. Ndayishimiye Sammuel
50. Niyibizi Patrick
51. Niyonkuru Jean Marie
52. Niyonkuru Ramadan
53. Nkurunziza Aime Thierry
54. Nshimiyimana Olivier
55. Nzabahimana Samuel
56. Patrick Nsengimana
57. Rwaka Claude
58. Sebarera Ayubu
59. Shamimu Nyinawumuntu
60. Shimo Ngirimana Parfait
61. Theonas Ndanguza
62. Tumaini Emmanuel
63. Tumaini Namuhanga
64. Tuyisenge Jean Bosco
65. Twagirayezu Jacques
66. Umwungeri Patrick
67. Uwihanganye Hardy
68. Uwimana Martin
69. Uwimana Regine
70. Uwineza Nadia
Invited Attendees (5)
The following individuals have been invited to attend as observers:
1. Nibishaka Bertin
2. Irankunda Jonas
3. Fidele Sindayigaya
4. Schadrack Nsengayire
5. Musabe Alex
Through this workshop, FERWAFA aims to strengthen technical knowledge and promote the practical application of performance data in football. By bringing together performance specialists and national team coaches, the initiative will help bridge the gap between data collection, technical analysis and decision-making on the pitch, contributing to the continued development of football performance in Rwanda.