Rwandan international midfielder Mugisha Bonheur, commonly known as Casemiro, has officially joined Al Masry SC of Egypt from Stade Tunisien in Tunisia. The transfer was confirmed on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, through Al Masry’s official social media platforms, following an agreement reached between the two clubs. Bonheur, who plays as a defensive midfielder, signed a three-year contract with the Port Said-based side. The move comes after Al Masry’s head coach Nebil Kouki personally pushed for the deal, even traveling to Sousse, Tunisia, to finalize talks with the player and his club. The Rwand

Rwandan international midfielder Mugisha Bonheur, commonly known as Casemiro, has officially joined Al Masry SC of Egypt from Stade Tunisien in Tunisia. The transfer was confirmed on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, through Al Masry’s official social media platforms, following an agreement reached between the two clubs. Bonheur, who plays as a defensive midfielder, signed a three-year contract with the Port Said-based side. The move comes after Al Masry’s head coach Nebil Kouki personally pushed for the deal, even traveling to Sousse, Tunisia, to finalize talks with the player and his club. The Rwandan is expected to play a key role in Al Masry’s campaign in the 2025–2026 CAF Confederation Cup. According to reports, Stade Tunisien will receive $350,000 from the transfer, while the full value of the deal is estimated to be $450,000, making it one of the highest-valued transfers for a Rwandan footballer to date. Before making the switch to Egypt, Bonheur was heavily linked with a move to Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Tunisia’s most successful football club. Local media had previously suggested that the midfielder was close to signing a three-year contract with Espérance. However, Al Masry’s swift and strategic negotiation ensured they won the race for his signature. Bonheur had signed a two-year deal with Stade Tunisien in September 2024. He played a pivotal role in the club’s success during the 2024–2025 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 season, helping them finish sixth with 49 points. His final match for the club came on August 3, 2025, in the Tunisian Super Cup, where Stade Tunisien lost 1-0 to Espérance. His impressive performances in Tunisia have elevated his reputation across the continent. Known for his aggressive yet intelligent style of play, Bonheur has often been compared to Brazil’s Casemiro, especially for his ball-winning abilities and composure under pressure. For Al Masry SC, who finished fourth in the Egyptian Premier League in the 2024–2025 season, Bonheur’s arrival is seen as a major boost. The club is strengthening its squad ahead of a challenging domestic season and the continental competition. Coach Nebil Kouki has expressed confidence in the Rwandan midfielder’s ability to contribute immediately and significantly to the team. Bonheur’s transfer is a major milestone for Rwandan football, symbolizing not only his personal progress but also the growing recognition of Rwandan talent on the African football scene.

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