{"id":72307,"date":"2024-05-07T16:30:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T16:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/four-new-players-on-amavubi-radar-ahead-of-june-wc-qualifiers"},"modified":"2024-05-07T17:10:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T17:10:03","slug":"four-new-players-on-amavubi-radar-ahead-of-june-wc-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/four-new-players-on-amavubi-radar-ahead-of-june-wc-qualifiers","title":{"rendered":"Four new players on Amavubi radar ahead of June WC qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Rwanda will on May 20 begin a training camp for 2026 World Cup qualifiers ahead of their upcoming double header against Benin and Lesotho in June.<\/p>\n

Amavubi are top of Group C with four points from two games and the technical team and local football governing body (FERWAFA) are leaving no stone unturned as the country hopes to maintain the momentum when they visit Benin in Cote d’Ivoire on June 6 and Lesotho in South Africa on June 11.<\/p>\n

Coach Frank Spittler revealed that he will included in his squad some new foreign players who have decided to play for Rwanda as he hopes to go all out in the June fixtures.<\/p>\n

Times Sport takes a look at five foreign players, born abroad, who could potentially make it Spittler’s squad for the June qualifiers.<\/p>\n

Noam Emeran (FC Groningen, Netherlands)<\/p>\n

He has been a target for Amavubi for some time now and it now looks like the chances of finally playing for Rwanda are higher than ever.<\/p>\n

The former Manchester United U21 star could be Spittler’s card to solve the problems on the right wing. During the past two qualifying games, the German coach used as many as three players but it didn’t work for him as he anticipated.<\/p>\n

He first deployed Arthur Gitego, who is a natural centre forward at that position, before switching him for Patrick Sibomana and Lague Byiringiro.<\/p>\n

He again played Hakim Sahabo on the right wing during Rwanda\u2019s friendly matches against Madagascar. With Emeran, who developed himself as a natural winger, Spittler would be glad to have a sharp side from the right wing.<\/p>\n

Times Sport understands that FERWAFA authorities have contacted the player and his father Fritz Nkusi and the response has been positive so far.<\/p>\n

Rwandan International player Warren Kamanzi controvls the ball during the game<\/p>\n

Warren Kamanzi (Toulouse FC, France)<\/p>\n

Born in the Norwegian city of Namsos to Rwandan parents, Kamanzi has featured three times for Norway at U21 level but he is yet to be capped at senior level making him eligible to play for Rwanda.<\/p>\n

The Toulouse defender was first approached by Rwanda in September 2022 but he declined the call as he pushed his way into the Norway squad for the 2023 Euro U21 championship which was in vain.<\/p>\n

Now, at 23, Kamanzi is still yet to get a call up to the Norwegian senior national team despite his impressive form. Officials from Rwanda FA have reportedly penciled him down as a prime target and another meeting with him could be held this month.<\/p>\n

Torre Rafael (Orebro Syrianska, Sweden)<\/p>\n

Torre is the junior brother of Amavubi midfielder Rafael York and he plays for Orebro Syrianska in the Swedish third tier.<\/p>\n

He is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder and as a centre back. He has a deep understanding of the game and is known for his technical awareness although he is just 22.<\/p>\n

Rafael is also eligible to play for Rwanda, Angola and Sweden. He is uncapped at any level and is ready to follow the footsteps of his brother Rafael in the Rwandan fold.<\/p>\n

Joel Mugisha Mvuka (BSC Young Boys, Switzerland)<\/p>\n

Mugisha is eligible to play for Rwanda, Burundi and Norway. He has represented the latter at U21 level but is yet to be capped at senior level.<\/p>\n

Considering a host of attacking options at Norway coach Stale Solbakken disposal, including the likes of Erling Haaland of Manchester City, Alexander Serloth of Villarreal, Jorgen Larsen Strand of Celta Vigo among others, it would be hard for Mugisha to get a call up.<\/p>\n

With Rwanda’s blistering start to the 2026 World Cup, Sptittler could benefit from Mugisha\u2019s situation and tempt him to commit his international future to Amavubi.<\/p>\n\r\n