Rwanda names squad for friendlies with Nigeria, South Africa

Rwanda National football coach Jonathan Brian McKinstry has listed 26 players for two friendly games against Nigeria and South Africa.

The match against the Eagles has been scheduled for July 25, while the game against South Africa holds on July 28.

Both games are planned in preparation for the upcoming 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for Jan. 16 to Feb. 7, 2016 in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.

Rwanda/s National team, Amavubi (Wasps) is due to start training on Sunday.

Following is the list of selected players:

Goalkeepers: Marcel Nzarora (Police), Eric Ndayishimiye (Rayon Sport), Emery Mvuyekure (Police) and Olivier Kwizera (APR).

Defenders: Celestin Ndayishimiye (Mukura), Janvier Mutijima (AS Kigali), Fitina Omborenga (SC Kiyovu), Jean Marie Rukundo (Rayon Sports), Faustin Usengimana (Rayon Sports), James Tubane (Rayon Sports), Fabrice Twagizimana (Police) and Amani Uwiringiyimana (Police)

Midfielders: Tumaine Ntamuhanga (Police), Mohamed Mushimiyimana (Police), Amran Nshimiyimana (Police), Kevin Muhire (Isonga) and Amin Muzerwa (AS Kigali).

Forwards: Dominique Savio Nshuti (Isonga), Innocent Habyarimana (Police), Kevin Ishimwe (Rayon Sports), Jacques Tuyisenge (Police), Bertrand Iradukunda (APR), Ernest Sugira (AS Kigali), Isaie Songa (AS Kigali), Jean d’Amour Bonane (Sunrise) and Danny Usengimana (Isonga).