Rwanda teams prepare for African qualifiers
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Rwanda News Agency
Rwanda's senior and U23 teams have begun preparations for their upcoming continental qualifiers, with joint training sessions in Kigali. The senior team will face Mali on 13 and 17 November, while the U23 team will play Cameroon, according to the Rwanda News Agency.
Rwanda's senior and U23 national teams began preparations on Thursday 5 November for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches, according to the Rwanda News Agency. The senior team, coached by Stephen Constantine, will face Mali twice in Group K of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, on 13 November in Bamako and then on 17 November at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.
The Rwanda U23 team, led by Eric Nshimiyimana, is preparing for the second round of the U23 AFCON qualifiers against Cameroon after eliminating Sudan 4-1 on aggregate in the previous round. The two teams held their first session on Thursday at the FERWAFA Technical Centre, focusing in particular on mobility exercises under fitness coach Serge Mwambali, the Rwanda News Agency reports.
The two teams are expected to share about four joint training sessions to promote teamwork and the exchange of experience. They will continue their preparations in Kigali ahead of their continental fixtures, according to the Rwanda News Agency.
