Kagame congratulates Arsenal on Champions League progress



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16, Apr-2026     Administrator


President Paul Kagame has congratulated Arsenal FC on reaching the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, praising the club’s progress as part of its partnership with Rwanda through the Visit Rwanda campaign.


Arsenal secured a place in the last four on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, after a 0-0 draw against Sporting CP in the second leg of their quarterfinal tie, advancing 1-0 on aggregate.

Shortly after the match, Kagame posted a message on X expressing support for the club’s continued run in the competition.

“Well done to our Visit Rwanda partner for reaching the UEFA semifinals. We will continue to support you in the next stage,” he said.

Arsenal is among several European clubs partnered with Rwanda to promote tourism. Others include Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid, both of which have also reached the Champions League semifinals.

Bayern Munich, another club linked to Rwanda through a football development partnership, is also in the competition’s final stages.

In the semifinals, Arsenal will face Atlético Madrid, which eliminated FC Barcelona. Paris Saint-Germain will take on Bayern Munich, which advanced after defeating Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate.


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