Head coach of the Rwanda national team, Torsten Spittler, has announced a strong 30-man squad ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Libya.
The East Central African side suffered a 3-nil loss to Gernot Rohr’s troops in their last campaign, and they are looking for the best possible way to reignite their 2025 AFCON tournament hopes.
Ahead of their clash against Nigeria, Spittler has unveiled Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Ntwari Fiacre, who stood solid against the Nigerian Eagles during their last clash at the Amahoro Stadium.
Among the list are also Al Ahli Tripoli star, and other top clubs ahead of their crucial 2025 AFCON qualifier slated to be held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
With Rwanda eager to make a statement, Spittler’s selection reflects his determination to challenge the Super Eagles and boost their chances of securing a spot in the upcoming tournament.
Here is the full list of the Rwanda provisional squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya and Nigeria:
Goalkeepers
- Ntwari Fiacre (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Buhake Clement Twizere (Ullensaker/Kisa)
- Muhawenayo Gad (Gorilla FC)
- Habineza Fils Francois (U20) (Etoile de l’Est FC)
Defenders
- Omborenga Fitina (Rayon Sports)
- Byiringiro Jean Gilbert (APR FC)
- Imanishimwe Emmanuel (AEL Limassol 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 Joea (Rhode Island FC)
- Tuyisenge Arsene (APR FC)
- Dushimimana Olivier (APR FC)
- Mugisha Gilbert (APR FC)
- Iraguha Hadji (Rayon Sports FC)
- Nsuti Innocent (One Knoxville)
- Mbonyumwami Taiba (Marine FC)
- Twizerimana Onesme (Vision FC)
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