In an interview with the media, on Friday, September 27, 2024, the National Team Coach, Frank Spittler, revealed the list of players he will use to play against Benin.
These players have been called up to play in Benin, in search of a ticket to the Africa Cup of Nations. The first match is scheduled for October 11 and the second for September 15 at Amahoro Stadium.
The list of called up players is displayed, most of the players who are already in this team, new players and those who have been for a long time are not called up.
Called by the following:
Goalkeepers
Bucha Clement, Ntwari Fiacre, Hakizimana Adolphe, Muhawenayo Gad and Niyongira Patience.
Defenders
Omborenga Fitina, Byiringori Jean Gilbert, Niyomugabo Claude, Imanishimwe Emmanuel, Mutsinzi Ange, Manzi Thierry, Niyigena Clément, Nsabimana Aimable, Nshimiyimana Yunusu, Ishimwe Christian and Hirwa Jean.
Midfielders
They include Captain Bizimana Djihad, Ruboneka Jean Bosco, Iradukunda Siméon, Mugisha Bonheur, Nkundimana Fabio, Rubanguka Steve and Ngabonziza Pacifique.
Those who come to guard
Kwizera Jojea, Niyibizi Ramadhan, Dushimimana Olivier, Mugisha Gilbert, Iraguha Hadji, Guelette Samuel, Hamiss Hakim, Nshuti Innocent, Gitego Arthur, Mbonyumwami Taiba, Muhire Kevin, Kabanda Serge, and Guelette, SamuelJohan Marvin, Salim Abdallah, Ishimwe Anicet and Biramahire Abeddy.
Some of the new players and players who have not been called up for a while are Kury Johan Marvin of Yverdon Sports of the First Division of Switzerland, Salim Abdallah of Musanze FC, Ishimwe Anicet of Olympique de Beja of Tunisia and Biramahire Abeddy of Clube Ferroviário de For example.
Coach Frank Spittler said that some players were not called up because they will not be able to play in the African Cup of Nations in their countries (CHAN). Those include Kwizera Olivier and Rwatubyeya Abdul. For players like Niyonzima, Olivier Seif said it is a reason to give young people a chance to play like Ngabonziza Pacifique.
Sources say that the Amavubi will begin their practice on Monday, September 30, 2024.
