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Africa-Press<\/a> – Rwanda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The National U-17 football team started training on Tuesday, December 1 in preparation for the forthcoming the East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) competition that will take place in Rwanda.<\/p>\n

The team entered residential camp at Hilltop Hotel, and will be conducting their daily training sessions at Amahoro Stadium.<\/p>\n

The tournament is scheduled for December 13-28 and serves as qualification for the U-17 African Cup of Nations, a showpiece that will decide which African teams will represent the continent in the U-17 World Cup.<\/p>\n

Nine countries will take part in the two-week competition.<\/p>\n

A provisional squad of 39 players was named on Tuesday with 11 days to go before the tournament begins.<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers:<\/b><\/p>\n

James Byiringiro, Yvan Ruhamyanyiko, Sharon Cyimana and Ange Elia Niyonsaba<\/p>\n

Defenders:<\/b><\/p>\n

Veryzion Ishimwe, S\u00e9rieux Mbonyamahoro, Fiston Niyonkuru, Samuel Nshuti, Mo\u00efse Ishimwe, Sammy Masabo, Shemaya Shema Nginza,Christophe Muhire, Alvin Ishimwe Rushami and Salomon Oleka<\/p>\n

Midfielders<\/b><\/p>\n

:<\/p>\n

Eric Mwizerwa, Kennedy Hoziyana, Pacifique Iradukunda, Asante Sana Niyogisubizo<\/p>\n

David Niyo, Mubarak Akrab Cyusa, Sharifu Rwagasore, Fred Rugambwa<\/p>\n

Siradji Iradukunda, Danny Muvunyi, Rahim Tabaro, Steven Kamoso Rwatangabo, Hakim Itangishaka, Salim Saleh, Sultan Bobo Sibomana and Jean Paul Irakoze<\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/b><\/p>\n

Edrick Kenny Mugisha, Eric Irihamye, Yassin Cyusa, Benjamin Niyokwizerwa, Honor\u00e9 Nshingiro, Papy Moussa Akimanizanye, Chris Shami, Ars\u00e8ne Musana and C\u00e9lestin Uwizeyimana.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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