Rwanda, the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying rival of the Super Eagles in Group C, has announced the appointment of Torsten Frank Spittler, a German-born coach, as their new head coach.
The Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA) made Spittler’s hiring official through a statement on their official social media account.
“FERWAFA is pleased to announce that Mr. Torsten Spittler Frank (61) has been appointed as the new head coach of Rwanda’s men’s national team.”
“Mr. Torsten Spittler Frank is a German-certified scientist, trained lawyer with a Masters Degree in Sports Science as well as a holder of a UEFA Pro-License, with 18 years of coaching experience in Germany, Canada, Malaysia, among others, and 12 years in football development as a technical director, coach, and fitness instructor in countries such as Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Egypt among others.”
“We wish him success during his tenure.”
Rwanda is set to face the Super Eagles in the World Cup qualifiers in March 2025, followed by the return leg in Nigeria in September 2025.
The other teams in Group C include South Africa, Benin Republic, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe.