Ernest Sugira, who began his youth career as a midfielder at AS Muhanga at an early age and led to a Rwandan cup final with the club, joined Arme Patriotique Rwandaise F.C. In March 2014
In June 2013 he joined Armee Patriotique Rwandaise F.C. In March 2014, he scored a goal in a rout of Amavubi Stars 4-0 in the 201314 Rwanda National Football League Also, in the Rwandan Cup also known as Peace cup, he missed a penalty in a penalty shootout against his former club AS Muhanga but despite that, his team won 10-9 to advance to the next round. 
