U-23 National Football Team player Samuel Nsengiyumva celebrates the crucial victory 3-0 against Libya to qualify for the second round of the preliminary stages of the 2023 AFCON U-23 qualifiers at Huye Stadium on September 27.
The U-23 National football team bounced back and eliminated Libya in Huye District.
Rwanda defeated Libya 3-0 during the second leg match of the first round of the preliminary stages of the 2023 AFCON U-23 qualifiers at Huye Stadium on Tuesday, September 27.
The Amavubi U-23 lost the first leg by 4-1 in Libya but Yves Rwasamanzi's boys have sailed through to the next stage of the Afcon U-23 Qualifiers on the away goals rule.
Backed by thousands of home fans, the support from the fans from the start of the game to the end propelled the players who gave all their best. The atmosphere enabled the Amavubi to strongly sting Libyans 3-0 to qualify for the second round of the preliminary stages of the 2023 AFCON U-23 qualifiers.
Rwanda will face Mali in the second stage of the preliminary round for the 2023 U-23 Afcon.
In pictures, Christophe Renzaho, the team photographer, covered the game and captured the highlights of the match.
U-23 players sing the national anthem before starting the second leg game against Libya
National football team's Hakim Hamisi dribbles past the Libyan midfielder during the match. Rwanda started the game brightly as they piled pressure on the Libyans with great display from Anicet Ishimwe who operated on the outside right.
The second half saw Rwanda dominate proceedings again with the away side looking totally disorganized.
Striker Prince Rudasingwa wins the ball against Libya defenders during the match. The Libyans could not play their normal game as the Rwandan players cut them off from the flanks and forced them to midfield where they became ineffective.
Midfielder Hamisi vies for the ball with the Libyans at Huye Stadium. The technical team of the Rwanda U-23 needs to be commended as they played a system which worked to perfection. .After eliminating Libya, Rwanda will face Mali in the second stage of the preliminary round for the 2023 U-23 Afcon.
National team supporters applaud for players after edging Libya national team 3-0 at Huye stadium on September 27
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Hakim Hamisi wins the ball against Libyans ,trying to enter inside the box in a swift attacking move. The pressure Rwanda piled on the Libyans in the game yielded dividends in the 38th minute when skipper Clement Niyigena netted the opener with a superb finish which sent the home side crowd into a frenzy mood.
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Hakim Hamisi on a move for ball . In the second half, Skipper Clement Niyigena who was having a brilliant afternoon popped up upfront in the 52nd minute with a stunning drive for Rwanda's second goal as the whole stadium went into an ecstatic mood once again.
Striker Prince Rudasingwa in action to frame his well kicked penalty. The third goal finally came in the 71st minute through substitute Prince Rudasingwa who beautifully converted a penalty after Anicet Ishimwe had been fouled inside the box in a swift attacking move.
Striker Prince celebrates his well kicked penalty. The third goal finally came in the 71st minute through substitute Prince Rudasingwa who beautifully converted a penalty after Anicet Ishimwe had been fouled inside the box in a swift attacking move.
National team players celebrate the second goal during the match. The Amavubi dominated the whole game
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FERWAFA President Olivier Nizeyimana (Right) shares a moment with other Rwandans who watched the game that enabled the U-23 National Team to qualify for the second round of the preliminary stages of the 2023 AFCON U-23 qualifiers.
Thousands of Amavubi fans seen here warmly celebrate the victory ,as Rwanda qualify for the second round of the preliminary stages of the 2023 AFCON U-23 qualifiers.
Rwanda's midfielder Arthur Gitego controls the ball against a Libyan player. It was a great performance by the team as they completely outplayed the North Africans in the epic first round game.
Midfielder Gitego battles for the ball against Libya captain during the first half. The Libyans could not play their normal game as the Rwandan players cut them off from the flanks and forced them to midfield where they became ineffective.
National team defender Samuel Nsengiyumva with national flag to celebrate the crucial win. Nsengiyumva on a couple of times also made surging runs on the flanks to deliver crosses into the Libyan vital area.
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National team players celebrate the second goal during the match. Rwasamanzi's stars played as a unit ,and it helped Rwanda cover all spaces and the Libyans had no room to operate.
National team players celebrate the second goal during the match. Playing as a unit helped Rwanda cover all spaces and the Libyans had no room to operate.
A fair-play gesture that was captured after the match.
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The Rwandan national U-23 team pulled a masterstroke on Tuesday afternoon as they overturned a 4-1 deficit to beat Libya 3-0 in Huye to qualify for the second round of the preliminary stages of the 2023 AFCON U-23 qualifiers
The warmest celebration of the stopper as Amavubi sting Libyans at Huye stadium ,during the second leg game.
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Supporters cheer on players as they stun Libya 3-0, to mark an incredible comeback after a defeat of 4-1 in Libya last week.
Skipper Clement Niyigena who was having a brilliant afternoon popped up upfront in the 52nd minute with a stunning drive for Rwanda's second goal as the whole stadium went into an ecstatic mood once again
Team captain Clement Niyigena joined the famous Amavubi fan Rujugiro to celebrate the win
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Goalkeepers celebrate the victory that allowed the team to face Mali in the second stage of the preliminary round for the 2023 U-23 Afcon.
U-23 National Football Team player Samuel Nsengiyumva celebrates the crucial victory 3-0 against Libya to qualify for the second round of the preliminary stages of the 2023 AFCON U-23 qualifiers at Huye Stadium on September 27.
The fans kept chanting throughout the encounter and the enormous support was a catalyst for the Rwandan team to have self-belief and execute the job perfectly.
U23 National team lift their Head coach Yves Rwasamanzi after beating Libya 3-0 to qualify for the second round of the preliminary stages of the 2023 AFCON U-23 qualifiers at Huye stadium. Courtesy
Skipper Clement Niyigena cheering with supporters as he leads his side to bounce back and qualify for the next stage
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Supporters cheer on players as they stun Libya 3-0, to mark an incredible comeback after a defeat of 4-1 in Libya last week.
One of the outstanding players on the day, Samuel Nsengiyumva made the right side of the Rwandan defense a no go area for the Libyans. Captured here celebrating his defending tactics after stunning Libya.
Tactician Yves Rwesamanzi, the head coach of U-23 Amavubi ,seen here cheers with his player after shocking Libya at Huye stadium
Players and staff celebrate the victory. The Rwandan national U-23 team pulled a masterstroke on Tuesday afternoon as they overturned a 4-1 deficit to beat Libya 3-0 in Huye to qualify for the second round of the preliminary stages of the 2023 AFCON U-23 qualifiers
National team fan known as Rujugiro, cheers on players after the game. He is among fans who resisted the rain and were still in their numbers cheering the Rwanda U-23 team to victory.
Amavubi cut the Libyans from using the wings and forced them to play through the middle which the North Africans were not good at.
Emotionally dance Insinzi song to celebrate their achievement to bounce back and qualify for the next stage. From the first minute of the game to the end, Rwanda played as a collective unit. There was no individualistic play as everyone gave his best.
Skipper Clement Niyigena lifted by one of supporters to better celebrate as he leads his side to bounce back and qualify for the next stage
Head coach Yves Rwasamanzi flanked by his players thanking all fans who turn up to support U-23 National team during the second leg match
Players thanking all fans who turn up to support U-23 National team during the second leg match
Players and fans in a joint celebration of the victory
Defender Samuel Nsengiyumva danses for joy as Amavubi strongly sting Libyans 3-0 to qualify for the second round of the preliminary stages of the 2023 AFCON U-23 qualifiers.
Celebrations in a group on the pitch to mark how they played as a unity to win the Libyans .Rwanda will face Mali in the second stage of the preliminary round for the 2023 U-23 Afcon
Supporters in a joint celebration with players as they all dance Insinzi .Rwanda will face Mali in the second stage of the preliminary round for the 2023 U-23 Afcon
Players dance Insinzi. Rwanda will face Mali in the second stage of the preliminary round for the 2023 U-23 Afcon
Supporters join the players to celebrate. Rwanda will face Mali in the second stage of the preliminary round for the 2023 U-23 Afcon
Family members of players rejoiced to feature in pictures with players after beating Libya 3-0
The Rwandan national U-23 team pulled a masterstroke on Tuesday afternoon as they overturned a 4-1 deficit to beat Libya 3-0 in Huye to qualify for the second round of the preliminary stages of the 2023 AFCON U-23 qualifiers