Rwanda names squad for Tanzania friendly

International friendly August 12Rwanda v Tanzania 2010 WC/CAN qualifierSeptember 5Rwanda v Egypt Rwanda Football federation (Ferwafa) has summoned a 27-man provisional squad to start preparations for the international friendly match against Tanzania on August 12 in Kigali. The team will be using the game to prepare for the 2010 WC/CAN qualifier against Egypt on September 5. The team is scheduled to meet with the federation officials at Ferwafa headquarters in Remera before they join camp. According to inside sources, the meeting is aimed at discussing what Rwanda can do to win her remaining Group C matches so as to qualify for next year’s Africa Nations Cup in Angola. On the other hand, the Taifa Stars will be using the match to maintain their rhythm ahead of next year’s Africa Nation Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. However, Amavubi Stars head coach Branko Tucak is yet to return back from his native Croatia where he went for a holiday after last month’s disastrous 3-0 loss to Egypt. Rwanda has done little favour to their hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup and Africa Nations Cup after managing just a point from a possible nine. After being held to a goalless draw in their opening qualifier against Algeria, Amavubi crumbled with back to back defeats against Zambia (1-0) and Egypt (3-0). Meanwhile, after the Tanzania friendly, Amavubi will play two friendlies against DR. Congo before the Egypt qualifier. Amavubi Team: Goal Keepers: Jean Claude Ndoli (APR), Jean Luc Ndayishimiye (Atraco), Patrick Rutayisire (AS Kigali) and Emery Mvuyekure (Electrogaz) Defenders: Ismail Nshutiyamagara (APR), Bonaventure Hategekimana (Rayon Sport), Aloua Gaseruka (Atraco), Elias Ntaganda (APR), Aimable Rucogoza (Rayon), Donatien Tuyizere (Atraco), Jean Bosco Uwacu (APR), Arafat Serugendo (APR), Albert Ngabo (Rayon). Midfielder: Eric Gasana (APR), Jean Mugiraneza (APR), Mutesa Mafisango (APR), Haruna Niyonzima (APR), Pekeyake Tuyisenge (Rayon), Yussuf Ndayishimiye (Rayon), Jean Pierre Hakiri (Rayon), Jamal Mwiseneza (Rayon) and Jean Shyaka (Atraco) Abdul Uwimana (Rayon Sports), Strikers: Bokota Labama Kamana (APR), Elias Uzamukunda (APR), Saidi Abed Makasi (Union), and Jimmy Gatete (Rayon) Ends

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Rwanda names squad for Tanzania friendly