Tuyisenge out as Rwanda name team for Cameroon, Mozambique ties

Tusker FC goalkeeper Emery Mvuyekure has been included in the 31-player provisional squad named by Rwanda head coach Vincent Mashami ahead of their double-tie Group ‘H’ clashes against Mozambique and Cameroon in the AFCON qualifiers.

Mashami has however omitted cpatian Jacques Tuyisenge from his team with Simba SC man Meddie Kagere expected to lead the team’s attack in the qualifiers.

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Mashami men are slated to Kick start their training on Monday, March 8 with Rwanda set to host Mozambique in the second-leg on March 24 before taking on Group leaders Cameroon on March 30; the team set to hold two training sessions daily at Kigali Stadium and Amahoro Stadium.

Rwanda sits bottom of Group F table with two points behind Cape Verde (4 points), Mozambique (5 points) and leaders Cameroon top the group with 10 points.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Olivier Kwizera, Eric Bakame Ndayishimiye and Umar Rwabugiri

Defenders: Ange Mutsinzi, Fitina Ombalenga, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Thierry Manzi, Emery Bayisenge, Abdul Rwatubyaye, Faustin Usengimana, Salomon Nirisarike, Faustin Usengimana, Hassan Rugirayabo and Eric Rutanga.

Midfielders: Yannick Mukunzi, Olivier Niyonzima, Steven Rubanguka, Haruna Niyonzima, Martin Fabrice Twizerimana, Djabel Manishimwe, Kevin Muhire, Bosco Ruboneka and Eric Ngendahima

Strikers: Jean Bertrand Iradukunda, Meddie Kagere, Dominique Savio Nshuti, Ernest Sugira, Lague Byiringiro Dany Usengimana and Osée Iyabivuze.

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