2013 Africa Nations Cup qualifierFeb. 29 (1st leg)Rwanda vs NigeriaAMAVUBI players entered camp yesterday ahead of this month’s 2013 Africa Nations Cup qualifier, against Nigeria.The first leg, which is slated for February 29, will be played at Amahoro Stadium. Over the next two weeks, Rwanda head coach Sredojovic ‘Micho’ Milutin will work with a provisional squad of 30 players.The team, which has camped at La Palisse Nyandungu, is a blend of both professional and locally based players.The professionals include Sadou Aboubacar (Oman), Jonas Nahimana (AC Leopards-Kenya), Haruna Niyonzima (Yanga-Tanzania), Charles Tibingana (Proline-Uganda), Elias Uzamukunda a.k.a Baby (AS Cannes-France), Dady Birori (AS Vita-DRC) and Bonny Bayingana (Express-Uganda).New faces in the squad include SC Kiyovu goalkeeper Pascal Dukuzeyezu, Jean Paul Havugarurema (La Jeunesse) and the Isonga duo Farouk Ruhinda and Salomon Nirisarike.Micho’s opposite number Stephen Keshi is expected to name his final squad later today.Reliable reports indicate that the likes of Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo, Osaze Odemwingie, Obinna Nsofor, Efe Ambrose, Ike Uche, Taye Taiwo, Joel Obi, Brown Ideye, Ekigho Ehiosun and Austin Ejide are all expected to make the team.Amavubi’s provisional 30-man squad: Goal keepers: Jean Claude Ndoli (APR), Jean Luc Ndayishimiye (APR) and Pascal Dukuzeyezu (SC Kiyovu).Defenders: Albert Ngabo (APR), Soter Kayumba (Etincelles), Eric Gasana (APR), Salomon Nirisarike (Isonga), Emery Bayisenge (Isonga), Gabriel Mugabo (Mukura), Patrick Umwungeri (SC Kiyovu) Ismail Nshutiyamagara (APR), Sadou Aboubacar (Oman) and Jonas Nahimana (AC Leopards-Kenya).Midfielders: Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza (APR), Hussein Sibomana (SC Kiyovu), Tumaine Ntamuhanga (Rayon Sport), Hegman Ngoma (APR), Eric Nsabimana (Isonga), Jean Paul Havugarurema (La Jeunesse), Jérôme Sina (Rayon Sport), Haruna Niyonzima (Yanga-Tanzania), Charles Tibingana (Proline-Uganda), Jean Claude Iranzi (APR) and Farouk Ruhinda (Isonga).Strikers: Elias Uzamukunda (AS Cannes-France), Dady Birori (AS Vita-DR Congo), Meddie Kagere (Police), Bokota Labama Kamana (Rayon Sport), Bonny Bayingana (Express-Uganda) and Olivier Karekezi (APR).
