2017 AFCON QUALIFIERS: RWANDA CALLS UP RUSHENGUZIMINEGA FOR GHANA CLASH
Rwanda coach John McKinstry has named a preliminary squad ahead of the crucial 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana, set for September 6 in Kigali.
The major highlight is the first-ever call-up of Swiss-based striker Quentin Rushenguziminega from Lausanne Sport. Talks had recently taken place regarding his potential commitment to the Amavubi, and his inclusion suggests progress, though it remains unclear whether he has officially accepted.
The squad features six foreign-based players and 22 locals, with a warm-up friendly match against Ethiopia scheduled for August 28 as part of final preparations.
🧤 Goalkeepers
Kwizera Olivier (APR FC)
Ndoli Jean Claude (APR FC)
Eric Ndayishimiye (Rayon Sports)
🛡️ Defenders
Michel Rusheshangoga (APR FC)
Fitina Omborenga (Kiyovu Sports)
Jean Marie Rukundo (Rayon Sports)
Janvier Mutijima (AS Kigali)
Celestin Ndayishimiye (Mukura VS)
Amani Uwiringiyimana (Unattached)
Faustin Usengimana (APR FC)
Ismael Nshutiyamaga (APR FC)
Salomon Nirisarike (Saint Truiden, Belgium)
Emery Bayisenge (LASK Linz, Austria)
Abouba Sibomana (Gor Mahia, Kenya)
🧠 Midfielders
Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza (Azam FC, Tanzania)
Djihad Bizimana (APR FC)
Yannick Mukunzi (APR FC)
Amran Nshimiyimana (Police FC)
Haruna Niyonzima (Yanga SC, Tanzania)
Andrew Butera (APR FC)
Jacques Tuyisenge (Police FC)
Jean Claude Iranzi (APR FC)
Patrick Sibomana (APR FC)
🎯 Forwards
Isaie Songa (Police FC)
Ernest Sugira (AS Kigali)
Dany Usengimana (Police FC)
Michel Ndahinduka (APR FC)
Quentin Rushenguziminega (Lausanne Sport, Switzerland)
Rwanda currently sits second in Group H after beating Mozambique on Matchday 1. Victory against the Black Stars would mark a significant step toward qualification for the continental showpiece in Gabon.
