Rwanda national football team coach Torsten Spittler has unveiled a 30-player provisional squad for the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya and Nigeria.
The Amavubi will be aiming to secure a perfect six points from their final two Group C matches. They will first face Libya at the Amahoho Stadium in Kigali, followed by a crucial clash against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Rwanda, currently third in Group D, trails second-placed Benin by a single point and leaders Nigeria by five points. To boost their chances of qualifying for the AFCON in Morocco, they must win both of their remaining matches. Additionally, they will be hoping for a Nigerian victory over Benin in Ivory Coast.
The East African nation last qualified for the AFCON in 2004 and lost out in the group phase.
Rwanda AFCON qualifiers full provisional squad
Goalkeepers
Ntwari Fiacre (Kaizer Chiefs), Buhake Clement Twizere (Ullensaker/Kisa), Muhawenayo Gad (Gorilla Fc) and Habineza Fils Francois (U20) (Etoile De L’est Fc)
Defenders
Omborenga Fitina (Rayon Sports), Byiringiro Jean Gilbert (Apr Fc), Imanishimwe Emmanuel, (Ael Limassor Fc) Niyomugabo Claude (Apr Fc), Rwatubyaye Abdul (Fc Brera Strumica), Mutsinzi Ange (Zira Fc), Manzi Thierry (Al Ahli Tripoli), Niyigena Clement (Apr Fc), Kavita Phanuel Mabaya (Birmingham Region), Nshimiyimana Yunusu (Apr Fc)
Midfielders
Bizimana Djihad (Kryvbas Fc), Ruboneka Jean Bosco (Apr Fc), Ngabonziza Pacifique (Police Fc), Mugisha Bonheur (Stade Tunisien), Rubanguka Steve (Al-Nojoom), Muhire Kevin (Rayon Sports), Ndayishimiye Didie (As Kigali), Guelette Samuel (Raal Fc)
Forwards
Kwizera Jojea (Rhode Island Fc), Tuyisenge Arsene (Apr Fc), Dushimimana Olivier (Apr Fc), Mugisha Gilbert (Apr Fc), Iraguha Hadji (Rayon Sports), Nshuti Innocent (One Knoxville), Mbonyumwami Taiba (Marine Fc), Twizerimana Onesme (Vision Fc)
