Football: Stephen Constantine aims to revive Rwanda’s national team
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The New Times (Rwanda)
Stephen Constantine, Rwanda coach, wants to transform the Amavubi’s performances while enjoying his stay in Kigali. The 64-year-old English coach also spoke of his wish to work in England one day, according to an interview published by Goal on 11 November.
Stephen Constantine, Rwanda’s English coach, is targeting qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the country has never played despite several decades of attempts, he said in an interview published by Goal on 11 November. The 64-year-old coach believes the Amavubi, the nickname for Rwanda’s national team, can achieve this goal despite the competition in the African qualifiers.
Constantine compared Rwanda’s world ranking during his two spells in charge of the national team: 64th in 2014, 132nd on his return, and 119th currently, according to Goal. He considers this progress a sign of the advances made since his return to the Rwanda bench.
The coach also said he attends two Kinyarwanda lessons a week to better understand the language and culture of the country where he works. He also explained that the cost of living in Rwanda allows him to rent a house for about 1,500 dollars a month, while accommodation can cost around 200 dollars, according to Goal.
Constantine, who has coached in countries including India, Nepal, Malawi, Sudan and Pakistan, also said he would like to coach in England one day, his country of birth, Goal reports.
