Be Born in Algeria and holding Belgian citizenship, Amrouche was selected from three candidates chosen from a long list of coaches who had shown interest in the role.
He holds a UEFA Pro Licence and was formerly responsible for training other coaches in Belgium. Notably, he outperformed other candidates, including Luc Eymael, who had also had experience in Rwanda.
Throughout his career, Amrouche has been recognized for his tactical planning and his ability to maximize his players’ potential, having led various teams to significant victories and participation in major tournaments.
He is well known in the Great Lakes region, having coached the national teams of Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi, marking his first foray into coaching these countries in the region. Between 2007 and 2012, he also played a key role in sending over 15 players to Europe—including Papy Faty and Saido Ntibazonkiza—a move that brought a fresh image to the nation’s football.
Amrouche also led Kenya to victory in the 2014 CECAFA tournament, defeating Rwanda twice, and guided Tanzania in the latest Africa Cup of Nations by fielding a younger team compared to their rivals.
He joins Amavubi just 10 days before a training camp designed to prepare for the World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria on 17 March and Lesotho on 24 March 2025. Both matches will be held at Stade Amahoro, and he will be assisted by Eric Nshimiyimana, who will oversee the U20 and U23 teams, as well as Cassa Mbongo André, who will manage the women’s team.
