Bonheur Mugisha: Rwanda's 'Casemiro' becomes Roshn Saudi League history-maker with Al Hazem | OneFootball

Bonheur Mugisha is making history as the first Rwandan to play in the Roshn Saudi League with Al Hazem.

According to spl.com.sa, his signing has sparked major interest in Rwanda and caps a path built on perseverance and steady progress since starting in the Rwandan second division less than a decade ago.

The midfielder moved to Tunisia, joining AS Marsa in 2023, then impressed in Ligue 1 with Stade Tunisien, where he scored the derby winner in a 1-0 victory over Club Africain during his sole season. Al Hazem are led by Tunisian coach Jalel Kadri, formerly in charge of the national team, whose stint at Stade Tunisien came before Mugisha’s and whose time with Tunisia ended as the Rwandan arrived at ST.

Now 26, Mugisha is a combative, committed presence at the base of midfield and is known as Casemiro for a style built on duels and discipline. He thrives on tackles, interceptions and recoveries, using his 190cm frame to extend his reach and break up play.

The Rwandan’s character mirrors his route, grounded and determined to keep improving rather than chasing headlines. That mentality underpinned his decision to leave home, ride out setbacks abroad and keep pushing for a higher level.

It has already been evident at Al Hazem, who sit 10th after seven rounds of the 2026-27 campaign, and his ballast should serve them well for the challenges ahead.

Source: spl.com.sa

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