Rwanda national under-20 football team

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Rwanda
Nickname(s) Amavubi (The Wasps)
Association Rwandese Association Football Federation (FERWAFA)
Confederation CAF
Sub-confederation CECAFA
Head coach Gerard Buscher (interim)
FIFA code RWA
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African U-20 Championship
Appearances2 (first in 2009 )
Best resultGroup stage, 2009

The Rwanda national under-20 football team represents Rwanda in football at this age level and is controlled by the Rwandese Association Football Federation. The team competes for the African U-20 Championship, held every two years, and the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Current squad

The following players called up for the 2015 African U-20 Championship qualification matches against South Sudan. [1] [2]

Pos.PlayerDate of Birth (age)Club
GK Olivier Kwizera 30 July 1995 (age 29) Flag of Rwanda.svg A.P.R.
GK Kassim Ndayisenga Flag of Rwanda.svg A.P.R.
GK Omar Rwabugiri Flag of Rwanda.svg A.P.R.
DF Fitina Ombolenga Flag of Rwanda.svg Kiyovu Sports
DF Célestin Ndayishimiye 11 October 1995 (age 28) Flag of Rwanda.svg Kiyovu Sports
DF Yves Rwigema Flag of Rwanda.svg Academie Futelite
DF Pacifique Shema 20 March 1996 (age 28) Flag of France.svg US Orléans
DF Eric Rutanga 7 November 1994 (age 29) Flag of Rwanda.svg A.P.R.
DF Olivier Niyonzima Flag of Rwanda.svg Isonga
MF Robert Ndatimana 26 June 1994 (age 30) Flag of Rwanda.svg Rayon Sports
MF Djihad Bizimana Flag of Rwanda.svg Rayon Sports
MF Yannick Mukunzi 2 October 1995 (age 28) Flag of Rwanda.svg A.P.R.
MF Hussein Cyiza Flag of Rwanda.svg Mukura Victory
MF Alfred Mugabo 9 October 1995 (age 28) Flag of England.svg Arsenal
MF Anderson Neza 1 May 1996 (age 28) Flag of Rwanda.svg Academie Futelite
FW Bayana Nova Flag of Rwanda.svg A.P.R.
FW Maxime Sekamana 23 December 1995 (age 28) Flag of Rwanda.svg A.P.R.
FW Patrick Sibomana 15 October 1995 (age 28) Flag of Rwanda.svg A.P.R.
FW Bertrand Iradukunda Flag of Rwanda.svg Isonga
FW Blaise Itangishaka Flag of Rwanda.svg Kiyovu Sports
FW Fiston Nkinzingabo Flag of Rwanda.svg Academie Futelite

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References

  1. "Abakinnyi 22 Richard Tardy azifashisha mu guhatana na Sudan y'epfo". FERWAFA . 20 March 2014. Archived from the original on 17 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.(in Kinyarwanda)
  2. "Tardy summons 22 for South Sudan match". The New Times . 21 March 2014. Archived from the original on 17 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.