Arthur Gitego, the 23-year-old Rwandan striker, has secured a fresh start in Mozambique after a difficult spell at AFC Leopards in Kenya. Gitego, who previously joined the Kenyan side in January 2024 from Rwandan club Marines FC, will now be playing for top-flight Mozambican team Clube Ferroviário da Beira in the Mocambola League.
His move marks a new chapter in his career, which had been hindered by struggles and off-field controversies during his time in Kenya. Gitego arrived in Kenya with high expectations, particularly to lead the attack for AFC Leopards. However, his tenure at the club failed to meet those expectations, as he only managed four goals during his time at the Den. His first season saw him score three goals, and he added just one more in his second season before parting ways with the club.
Despite moments of promise, Gitego’s consistency was a major concern. His performances were marred by various challenges, and his inability to settle within the team played a key role in his struggles. Personal issues also contributed to his troubles, and towards the end of last season, he missed several crucial matches due to a legal issue that briefly landed him in trouble with the law. This situation only added to the tension between him and the club, with Gitego expressing his frustration publicly about his treatment by the team.
As early as January, Gitego was reportedly looking for an exit from AFC Leopards, but the club was reluctant to let him go. However, as his performances continued to underwhelm and his struggles became more evident, both Gitego and the club agreed that parting ways was the best course of action.
Now, in Mozambique, Gitego has been handed a new opportunity with Clube Ferroviário da Beira. The club is one of the most respected teams in Mozambique, and they are hopeful that Gitego can rediscover the form that made him a promising prospect in Rwandan football. His move to Ferroviário da Beira offers him a clean slate, allowing him to leave behind the challenges of his previous chapter and focus on his career revival.
Ferroviário da Beira is a club with high expectations, and they are eager to see Gitego add strength to their attacking options as they strive for both domestic and continental success. The move gives Gitego a chance to prove himself once more and to adapt quickly to the competitive environment of the Mocambola League. He will be under pressure to perform, but it is also an opportunity to prove that his setbacks in Kenya were just that – temporary obstacles in his journey.
In addition to securing a spot at his new club, Gitego will be keen to impress enough to earn a potential return to the Rwandan national team. Having once represented his country at the international level, this move provides him with the platform to regain his form and push for another opportunity to represent Rwanda.
For now, Gitego’s main focus will be on adapting to his new surroundings and showing that he can fulfill the potential that once made him a highly regarded talent in Rwandan football. While it remains to be seen whether he can reclaim his goal-scoring touch and consistency, his move to Ferroviário da Beira gives him the perfect opportunity to turn the page on a difficult chapter and embark on a new, promising phase of his career.
