2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Rwanda Coach Adel Amrouche names 27-Man provisional squad for Nigeria, Zimbabwe clashes

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has announced a 27-man provisional squad ahead of the Amavubi’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

The list comprises three goalkeepers, nine defenders, six midfielders, and nine forwards.

Captain Bizimana Djihad, Fabrice Ntwari, Innocent Nshuti, and Ange Mutsinzi among the regulars retained.

The Amavubi will first travel to Uyo, Nigeria, for a Matchday 7 clash with the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday, September 6.

Three days later, Amrouche’s men will return home to face Zimbabwe at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali.

Rwanda currently sit second in their qualifying group with eight points from six games, keeping their World Cup hopes alive.

Full Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Ntwari Fiacre, Buhake Clement Twizere, Ishimwe Pierre

Defenders: Niyomugabo Claude, Omborenga Fitina, Nshimiyimana Emmanuel, Mutsinzi Ange, Nkulikiyamana Darryl Nganji, Manzi Thierry, Kavita Phanuel Mabaya, Nduwayo Alexis, Maes Dylan Georges Francis

Midfielders: Bizimana Djihad (c), Mugisha Bonheur, Ngwabije Bryan Clovis, Kayibanda Claude Smith, Muhire Kevin, Mukudju Christian

Forwards: Mugisha Gilbert, Hamon Aly-Enzo, Kwizera Joeja, Nshuti Innocent, Ishimwe Anicet, Biramahire Abeddy, Gitego Arthur, Ishimwe Djabilu, Niyo David

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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