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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Fast-rising rider Didier Munyaneza has said he is determined to make the best out of a new challenge of his cycling career after a dream to South African side ProTouch.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old signed for the South African cycling side on a one-year from Benediction Ignite, becoming the fourth Rwandan rider to join the team after Moise Mugisha, Samuel Mugisha and outgoing Jean Eric Habimana.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Times Sport, the youngster said, \u201cI am really excited to begin my professional career at such a prestigious team like ProTouch. It is a privilege and a blessing to be part of the team’s new ambitions”<\/p>\n

\u201cI am looking forward to doing the best possible I can. I know it will be very difficult but I am ready to challenge myself at the highest level and help my new team perform well in every competition,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Munyaneza’s opportunity to play for a professional team is a reward of his impressive performance that he showed at different competitions, locally and internationally, most notably in 2019 when became the first Rwandan to win the Tour du Senegal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is another big step in my career, which shows that I am progressing well and heading in the right direction. I am confident that riding for a big team like this will help my performance become even better. This is just the beginning and I am looking forward to making the best of this opportunity,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not only about me, but also the country Rwanda and the young upcoming riders. I need to inspire more Rwandan riders to follow my footsteps”<\/p>\n

Born and raised in Nyabihu district, Munyaneza says he wants to keep working hard and stay focused until he gets a more advanced professional team, preferably in Europe.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. Fast-rising rider Didier Munyaneza has said he is determined to make the best out of a new challenge of his cycling career after a dream to South African side ProTouch. 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