African cycling giants Team Rwanda have arrived in Accra, Ghana where they expected to compete at the 2023 Confederation of African Cycling Road Championship scheduled to take place in Accra slated for February 8-13.

The Rwandan team, led by stand-in coach Felix Sempoma, left Kigali on Sunday, February 5 aboard RwandAir.

Moise Mugisha, who will be leading the men’s elite roster, is among Africa’s best riders to watch seek for glory. He will need to impress at the event if is to prepare himself to fight for the yellow jersey at the much-anticipated Tour du Rwanda slated for February 19-26.

The Confederation of African Cycling and Paracycling Championship, which is in its 19th edition, will be taking place at various itineraries in Ghana including Olebu, Ablekuma and Pokuase.

The likes of hosts Ghana, Senegal, Cote D'Ivoire, Rwanda, Namibia, South Africa, Nigeria are among coutries that will be represented at the cycling event.

Rosters

Men Elite & U23: Moise Mugisha, Eric Muhoza, Samuel Niyonkuru, Jean Bosco Nsengimana, Etienne Tuyizere and Renus Byiza Uhiriwe

Men Junior: Kevin Nshutiraguma, Janvier Shyaka, Hashim Tuyizere.

Women Elite: Diane Ingabire, Xaverine Nirere and Valentine Nayisenga.