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Akbar Muderi, from Messager FC in Ngozi to Kigali

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The story traces footballer Akbar Muderi’s beginnings in Ngozi, Burundi, where he learned the game with Messager FC. It presents Kigali as the place where the player built his career, reports Iwacu Burundi.

Akbar Muderi, a Burundian defensive midfielder trained at Messager FC in Ngozi, joined Rwandan club Gasogi United for the 2023-2024 season, reports Iwacu Burundi. Versatile, he can also play as a full-back.

The player crossed the border to continue his career in Kigali. Iwacu describes a disciplined footballer, valued for his maturity and ability to adapt to different roles on the pitch.

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