Rwanda's Amavubi Coach, Captain Vow to Secure AFCON 2027 Qualification

The coach of Rwanda's national football team, Amavubi, Stephen Constantine, has expressed his determination to lead the team to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. This will be the team's first appearance in the tournament in 22 years. Constantine made these remarks during a press conference at the Amahoro Stadium on September 24, 2026, ahead of the team's match against Liberia.

Constantine acknowledged that Rwanda's past records in the Africa Cup of Nations have not been impressive. However, he is optimistic that with the current team, they can change this narrative. He emphasized the importance of working with young players and expressed confidence that they will make a difference in the team's performance.

The team's captain, Bizimana Djihad, also expressed his determination to secure a win against Liberia. He stated that the team is ready to make the Rwandan people proud and that they are focused on qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations. Djihad emphasized that they will not underestimate their opponents and will give their all to achieve their goal.

The president of the Football Federation of Rwanda, Shema Fabrice, has thrown his support behind the team. He congratulated them on their recent training and wished them success in their upcoming match. Fabrice was recently reinstated as president after serving a six-month suspension for corruption charges.

The team's management committee, led by Vice President Gasarabwe Claudine, visited the team during their training on September 22, 2026. They encouraged the players and expressed their confidence in the team's ability to secure a win against Liberia. The committee urged Rwandans to support the team and promised that they will give their all to make their country proud.

The team's players and coaches have appealed to Rwandans to turn up in large numbers to support the team during their match against Liberia. They believe that with the support of their fans, they can secure a win and qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations. The match is scheduled to take place on September 27, 2026.

Ticket prices for the match range from 2,000 Rwandan francs for a basic ticket to 1 million Rwandan francs for a Sky Box ticket. The team will also play against Cape Verde on October 1, 2026, in their second qualifying match. A win would see them take a significant step towards qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Key points

• Amavubi's coach, Stephen Constantine, aims to lead the team to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
• The team's captain, Bizimana Djihad, is confident that they can secure a win against Liberia.
• The team's management committee has thrown its support behind the team, urging Rwandans to turn up in large numbers to support them.