On Thursday, September 25, 2025, it was officially confirmed that Mugisha would be replaced by Patrick Byukusenge on Rwanda's national team for the road race scheduled on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
During the Tour du Rwanda 2025 held in February, Mugisha was involved in a crash that left a shock on two front teeth, though he continued racing afterward.
Despite the pain, he resumed training with the goal of competing at the ongoing UCI World Championships in Kigali. He even took part in the opening day of the event, finishing 31st in the Men's Elite Individual Time Trial.
However, after that race, his pain intensified significantly, making it impossible to continue training. On Thursday, September 25, he was admitted to King Faisal Hospital in Kigali to receive treatment for the infection in his teeth.
Speaking to IGIHE, Mugisha expressed disappointment but said he is shifting his focus to upcoming continental competitions: 'It happens, but I'm really sad. I have a serious problem. My target now is the African Championships,' he said.
For Sunday's main road race â€" the highlight event of the UCI Road World Championships taking place in Kigali â€" Rwanda will be represented by Eric Manizabayo, Vainqueur Masengesho, Patrick Byukusenge, Eric Muhoza, Eric Nkundabera, and Nsengiyumva Shemu.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/sports/article/moise-mugisha-withdraws-from-the-uci-road-world-championships
