The Amavubi football team was welcomed back to Rwanda on Friday evening after their return from a long journey. The team had arrived in Rwanda at 10:10 am and initially headed to the FERWAFA hotel in Remera for a brief stopover. The welcome ceremony took place at the Kigali Convention Centre, attended by officials from the Ministry of Sports led by Minister Nelly Mukazayire and members of the FERWAFA Executive Committee led by Gasarabwe Claudine.
Minister Mukazayire assured the team that their travel concerns have been addressed, and they will be provided with a special charter flight to travel to Mali for their upcoming match. The team had expressed concerns about their travel arrangements, which had caused them to arrive in Rwanda at an unexpected time. The team had initially been scheduled to arrive in Rwanda at 2:30 pm but instead arrived at 10:10 am on Friday.
The Amavubi team had played against Cabo Verde in their previous match, securing a win and three points. However, some team members expressed their fatigue and frustration with the travel arrangements, which had disrupted their schedule. The team's players had to adjust to a new schedule after their flight was changed, causing them to arrive in Rwanda earlier than expected.
According to sources close to the team, Minister Mukazayire has confirmed that the team will travel to Mali on a charter flight to avoid any further travel disruptions. The team is set to play against Mali on November 11, 2026, in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match is part of the team's campaign to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Amavubi team currently tops their group with six points, tied with Mali. They will face Liberia and Cabo Verde in their remaining matches. The team's next match against Mali will be a crucial one, as it will determine their chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The team's travel arrangements have been a major concern, given the long distances and tight schedules involved in their matches. The assurance from Minister Mukazayire is expected to alleviate some of the pressure on the team and allow them to focus on their upcoming matches.
The Amavubi team's performance has been impressive so far, with their win against Cabo Verde showcasing their skills and determination. The team's coach and players will be hoping to build on this momentum as they face their upcoming challenges in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Key points
- The Amavubi team will travel to Mali on a charter flight for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 11, 2026.
- The team currently tops their group with six points, tied with Mali.
- The team's travel arrangements have been a major concern, given the long distances and tight schedules involved in their matches.
