Rwanda will officially launch the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Competition on Saturday, 14 March 2026, at Kamena Stadium in Huye District, Southern Province. The launch event will be presided over by the FERWAFA Vice President in charge of Development and Technical Matters Mr. Richard MUGISHA, alongside local leaders, marking another important step in strengthening youth football development in the country.

The ceremony will be highlighted by three youth matches that will officially kick off the competition. In the U14 boys’ category, PSG Academy Rwanda U14 will face ES Nyamagabe U14 at 10:00 AM. At 12:00 PM, PSG Academy Rwanda Girls will play against Remera Rukoma Girls in the U14 girls’ category. The final match of the day will see PSG Academy Rwanda take on TSS Runda in the U16 boys’ category at 3:00 PM.

The FIFA Talent Development Scheme Competition in Rwanda currently brings together 54 teams across four youth categories, including 12 teams in U14 girls, 13 in U14 boys, 13 in U16 girls, and 16 in U16 boys. The competition aims to provide regular playing opportunities for young players while creating a structured pathway for talent identification and development.

This initiative is part of the global FIFA Talent Development Scheme, which supports member associations in building stronger youth development systems. In Rwanda, the programme is expected to play a crucial role in discovering and nurturing young boys and girls with the potential to become future stars of Rwandan football.

The launch of the TDS competition reflects Rwanda’s continued commitment to investing in grassroots football and building a sustainable future for the sport in the country.