Rwanda's national team players, Joy-Lance Mickels and Mutsinzi Ange, have arrived in Kigali to support the Amavubi team's bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). The duo arrived in the capital city on Monday, September 21, 2026. They were welcomed with high expectations from fans and the media. The players expressed their determination to help the team secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.
Mutsinzi Ange Jimmy, the team's goalkeeper, expressed confidence in the team's abilities, stating that they are ready to face Liberia in their upcoming match on Friday. He acknowledged that Liberia is a strong team but emphasized that the Amavubi team is focused on securing a win to boost their chances of qualifying for CAN 2027. Mutsinzi urged Rwandan fans to turn up in large numbers at the Amahoro Stadium to cheer on the team.
Joy-Lance Mickels, who made history by becoming the first Rwandan player to feature in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages, emphasized the importance of qualifying for CAN 2027. He stated that the team's goal is to bring Rwanda back to the continental tournament, which it last participated in 2004. Mickels expressed his pride in representing Rwanda and his desire to give back to the country by achieving success with the national team.
The Amavubi team will begin their CAN 2027 qualifying campaign against Liberia on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Amahoro Stadium. The team will then travel to Cape Verde to face the Blue Sharks on September 29, 2026. The team's coach and players are optimistic about their chances of securing a positive result in these matches.
Rwanda's football fans are eagerly awaiting the team's matches, and the players are counting on their support to motivate them to achieve a good result. The team's management has appealed to fans to turn up in large numbers at the Amahoro Stadium to create a intimidating atmosphere for the opposing team.
The Amavubi team's journey to CAN 2027 qualification has generated significant interest among Rwandan football fans. The team's players and coaches are under pressure to deliver a positive result, and the fans are hopeful that they will succeed in securing a spot in the tournament.
The upcoming matches against Liberia and Cape Verde will be crucial in determining Rwanda's chances of qualifying for CAN 2027. The team's players and coaches will need to be at their best to overcome the challenges posed by their opponents and achieve a positive result.
Key points
- Joy-Lance Mickels and Mutsinzi Ange have arrived in Kigali to support Rwanda's bid to qualify for CAN 2027.
- The Amavubi team will face Liberia on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Amahoro Stadium.
- The team's players and coaches are optimistic about their chances of securing a positive result in their upcoming matches.
