The 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers have kicked off, and several players from the Rwandan league, also known as BK Pro League, have been called up to represent their national teams. These players have been making waves in the league, and their performances have not gone unnoticed by their national team coaches. In the first match of the qualifiers, several Rwandan league players took to the pitch, with some starting and others coming on as substitutes.
Ernane Siluane, a midfielder for APR FC, was called up to the Mozambique national team and started in their 1-1 draw against Senegal. Siluane played the full 90 minutes and was a key player for his team. Another player, Aprocius Petrus, who plays for Al Hilal SC, was called up to the Namibia national team and started in their 1-0 win over Congo. Petrus was one of the 11 players who started for Namibia in the match.
Issa Djiguiba, a midfielder for Rayon Sports, was called up to the Mali national team but had to wait for his chance to play. In Mali's 3-1 win over Cape Verde, Djiguiba was on the bench but did not get to play. Onésime Rukundo, a midfielder for Police FC, was called up to the Burundi national team but also had to wait for his chance to play. In Burundi's 1-0 loss to Togo, Rukundo was on the bench but did not get to play.
Asman Ndikumana, a player for Police FC, was also called up to the Burundi national team and got to play in their 1-0 loss to Togo. Ndikumana came on as a substitute in the 61st minute, replacing Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana. Sudanese teams Al Hilal SC and Al Merrikh SC, which play in the BK Pro League, have several players who have been called up to the Sudan national team.
In Sudan's 1-0 win over Ethiopia, Mustafa Karshom and Walieldin Khidir, who play for Al Hilal SC, started for their national team. Mohamed Mustafa, also from Al Hilal SC, was on the bench but got to play later in the game. Salaheldin Adil and Yasir Mozamil, both from Al Hilal SC, and Musab Mohammed Makeen from Al Merrikh SC, also got to play for Sudan.
Emmanuel Flomo, a forward for Al Hilal SC, was called up to the Liberia national team but did not make it to the playing XI in their 3-1 loss to Rwanda. Flomo had a great season in the BK Pro League, scoring 12 goals for Al Hilal SC in the 2025/26 season. Despite not playing, Flomo's call-up shows the impact of the Rwandan league on African football.
The BK Pro League continues to produce talented players who are making a name for themselves in African football. With several players called up to their national teams, the league is proving to be a breeding ground for future stars. The 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers will continue until October, with teams playing their first two group matches before reconvening in November.
Key points
- Several Rwandan league players have been called up to their national teams for the 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- Some Rwandan league players have started playing for their national teams, while others have had to wait for their chance to play.
- The BK Pro League continues to produce talented players who are making a name for themselves in African football.
