By Samson Ateka
The celebrations are still reverberating across Uganda after Yasin Nasser was crowned the FIA Africa Rally Champion 2025! The crowning of Ugandan driver’s remarkable achievement has sent shockwaves of joy across the country, with fans, friends, and family hailing him as a hero.
Nasser, who has been on a roll this season, proved his mettle in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where he clinched the coveted title at the FIA Awards. His triumph is a testament to his unwavering dedication, unrelenting passion, and unshakeable commitment to the sport.
Speaking after receiving the award, Nasser expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his team, sponsors, fans, and family for their unwavering support. “Big shoutout to the incredible FIA team and the amazing city of Tashkent! We’re still on cloud nine after being crowned the African Rally Champions 2025! The energy, the competition, and the camaraderie made this experience truly unforgettable.”
Nasser also took a moment to thank his sponsors, MOIL ENERGIES, for believing in him and making his dreams come true. “A huge thank you to MOIL ENERGIES for believing in us and making our dreams come true! Your trust and support have taken us to new heights.”
The Ugandan driver’s achievement is a proud moment for his country, and his name will go down in history as one of the greatest rally drivers to ever represent Uganda on the international stage.
For Yasin, the 2025 season is a dream come true after years of trying and 26 years since Ugandan Charles Muhangi last won the African title.
ARC FINAL POINTS STANDINGS 2025
- YASIN NASSER UGA 135 points
- SAMMAN VOHRA KEN 134
- NIKHIL SACHANIA KEN 77
- KARAN PATEL KEN 70
PAST WINNERS-ARC OF FIA AFRICAN RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP [ARC]
1981: Shekhar Mehta-Kenya/Mike Doughty-Kenya (Nissan)
1982: Walter Rohrl-Germany/Christian Giestdofer-Germany (Opel)
1983: Alain Ambrosino-Ivory Coast/
Daniel Le Saux-Ivory Coast (Peugeot)
1984: David Horsey-Kenya/David Williamson-Kenya (Peugeot)
1985: Luc Requile-Rwanda/Martine Delervelle-Rwanda (Opel)
1986: Alain Ambrosin-Ivory Coast/Daniel Le Saux -Ivory Coast (Nissan)
1987: Alain Ambrosino-Ivory Coast/Daniel Le Saux -Ivory Coast (Nissan)
1988: Satwant Singh-Zambia/Luc Verhurst-Burundi (Toyota)
1989: Satwant Singh-Zambia/Surinder Thatthi -Kenya (VW)
1990: Walter Costa-Burundi/Rudi Cantanhede-Burundi (Peugeot)
1991: Satwant Singh-Zambia/John Mitchell-Zambia (Toyota)
1992: Aldo Riva-Italy/Enrico Roveda-Italy
(Audi)
1993: Satwant Singh -Zambia/Enrico Roveda-Italy (Toyota)
1994: Abe Smith-Zimbabwe/Les Wild -Zimbabwe (Audi)
1995: Fritz Flachberger-Namibia/Wicus Bruwer-Namibia (Ford)
1996: Satwant Singh -Zambia/Surinder Thatthi- Kenya (Subaru)
1997: Satwant Singh-Zambia/Surinder Thatthi-Kenya
(Subaru)
1998: Satwant Singh-Zambia/Surinder Thatthi-Kenya(Subaru)
1999: Charles Muhangi -Uganda/Steve Byaruhanga -Uganda (Subaru)
2000: Satwant Singh-Zambia/Mutumbi Goma-Zambia (Subaru)
2001: Schalk Burger-South Africa/Piet SwanepoelSouth Africa
Subaru
2002: John Gemmel-South Africa/Robert Paisely-South Africa (Subaru)
2003: Fernando Rueda-South Africa/Martin Botha-South Africa (Mitsubishi)
2004: Muna Singh-Zambia/David Sihoka-Zambia (Subaru)
2005: Muna Singh-Zambia/David Sihoka-Zambia (Subaru)
2006: Patrick Emontspool-Belgium/Alain Robert-Belgium (Subaru)
2007:Conrad Rautenbach-Zimbabwe/David Sihoka-Zambia (Subaru)
2008: Hideaki Miyoshi-Japan/Hakaru Ichino-Japan (Mitsubishi)
2009: James Whyte-Zimbabwe/Phil Archenoul-Zimbabwe(Subaru)
2010: James Whyte-Zimbabwe/Phil Archenoul-Zimbabwe (Subaru)
2011: Conrad Rautenbach-Zimbabwe/Nicolas Klinger -France
(Subaru)
2012: Mohamed Essa-Zambia/Greg Stead -Zimbabwe (Subaru)
2013: Jassy Singh-Zambia/David Sihoka
Zambia-Subaru
2014: Gary Chaynes-Ivory Coast/Romain Comas-Ivory Coast-Mitsubishi
2015: Jaspreet Singh Chatthe Kenya
Craig Thorley-Englan (-Mitsubishi)
2016: Don Smith-Kenya/Bob Kaugi-Kenya (Subaru)
2017: Manvir Baryan+Kenya/Drew Sturrock-Britain (Škoda)
2018: Manvir Baryan-Kenya /Drew Sturrock-Britain (Škoda)
2019: Manvir Baryan-Kenya/Drew Sturrock-Britain (Škoda)
2020: Cancelled due to the Covid19 pandemic.
2021: Carl “Flash” Tundo-Kenya/Tim Jessop-Kenya (Volkswagen Polo)
2022: Leroy Gomes-Zambia/Urshlla Gomes-Zambia (Ford)
2023: Karan Patel-Kenya/Tauseef Khan-Kenya (Ford Fiesta)
2024: Karan Patel-Kenya/Tauseef Khan-Kenya (Skoda)
2025: Yasin Nasser/Ali Katumba ( Fiesta Rally 2 from M-Sport)