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Rwanda national football team

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Men's national association football team
This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, seeRwanda women's national football team.

Rwanda
NicknameAmavubi (The Wasps)
AssociationFédération Rwandaise de Football Association (FERWAFA)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCECAFA (East Africa)
Head coachAdel Amrouche
CaptainDjihad Bizimana
MostcapsHaruna Niyonzima (112)
Top scorerOlivier Karekezi (24)
Home stadiumAmahoro Stadium
FIFA codeRWA
Firstcolours
Secondcolours
FIFA ranking
Current 131Steady (19 November 2025)[1]
Highest64 (March 2015)
Lowest178 (July 1999)
First international
 Burundi 6–2Rwanda 
(Libreville,Gabon; 29 June 1976)
Biggest win
 Rwanda 9–0Djibouti 
(Dar es Salaam,Tanzania; 13 December 2007)
Biggest defeat
 Cameroon 5–0Rwanda 
(Libreville,Gabon; 7 July 1976)
 Zaire 6–1Rwanda 
(Gabon; 12 July 1976)
 Tunisia 5–0Rwanda 
(Tunis,Tunisia; 10 April 1983)
 Uganda 5–0Rwanda 
(Kampala,Uganda; 1 August 1998)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances1 (first in2004)
Best resultGroup stage (2004)
African Nations Championship
Appearances4 (first in2011)
Best resultQuarter-finals (2016,2020)

TheRwanda national football team representsRwanda in internationalfootball and is controlled by theRwandese Association Football Federation, thegoverning body offootball in Rwanda, and competes as a member of theConfederation of African Football (CAF), as well as theCouncil for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA), a CAF sub-confederation that governs football in East and Central Africa. The team bears the nicknameAmavubi (Kinyarwanda forThe Wasps), and primarily plays its home games at theStade Amahoro inKigali, the nation's capital. They have never qualified for aWorld Cup finals, and reached their onlyAfrica Cup of Nations in2004.

History

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Rwandaqualified for its first everAfrica Cup of Nations in the2004 edition.[3] At the tournament, they lost their opening match 2–1 toTunisia before winning their first ever point in the competition after a 1–1 draw againstGuinea.[4] Rwanda went on to beatDR Congo in their final group match by a 1–0 scoreline, but it wasn't enough, as elsewhere in the group, Guinea and Tunisia drew, meaning both teams progressed to the quarter-finals, andRwanda were eliminated.[5]

Team image

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Kit

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In 2001, after adopting the newflag of Rwanda, The Federation(FERWAFA) changed the color of the team kit. The new team kit consists of a yellow jersey, blue shorts and green socks for home matches, while their away kit is either all white or all blue.Adidas has generally been the manufacturer for the Rwandan team since 2001.[6] However, between 2004 and 2009, Rwanda used L-sport as their outfitter, and in 2015 the side started wearing kit provided by AMS, an emerging Australian supplier.

Names

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Under the officialFIFA Trigramme the team's name is abbreviated asRWA; this acronym is used byFIFA, theCAF and theCECAFA to identify the team in official competitions.[7] However the team was more commonly known as theRR, the acronym for the country's official name,Repubulika y'u Rwanda orRépublique du Rwanda, which the local press used when they referred to the team as the RR XI. The national team is often referred to asAmavubi (TheWasps).[8][9]

Results and fixtures

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Jean-Claude Iranzi played numerous matches for the national football team of Rwanda

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2024

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Nigeria  v Rwanda
18 November2025 AFCON qualificationNigeria 1–2 RwandaUyo, Nigeria
16:00 UTC+1ReportStadium:Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Referee: Samir Guezzaz (Morocco)

2025

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Rwanda  v Nigeria
21 March2026 World Cup qualificationRwanda 0–2 NigeriaKigali, Rwanda
18:00 UTC+2Report (FIFA)
Report (CAF)
Stadium:Amahoro Stadium
Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco)
Rwanda  v Lesotho
25 March2026 World Cup qualificationRwanda 1–1 LesothoKigali, Rwanda
18:00 UTC+2Report (FIFA)
Report (CAF)		Stadium:Amahoro Stadium
Algeria  v Rwanda
5 JuneFriendlyAlgeria 2–0 RwandaConstantine, Algeria
17:00 UTC+1ReportStadium:Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium
Referee: Mahmood Ali Ismail (Sudan)
Algeria A'  v Rwanda
9 JuneFriendlyAlgeria A' 2–0 RwandaBlida, Algeria
20:00 UTC+1Stadium:Mustapha Tchaker Stadium
Nigeria  v Rwanda
5 September2026 World Cup qualificationNigeria 1–0 RwandaUyo, Nigeria
Stadium:Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Zimbabwe  v Rwanda
9 September2026 World Cup qualificationZimbabwe 0–1 RwandaJohannesburg, South Africa
Stadium:Orlando Stadium
Rwanda  v Benin
10 October2026 World Cup qualificationRwanda 0–1 BeninKigali, Rwanda
Stadium:Amahoro Stadium
South Africa  v Rwanda
14 October2026 World Cup qualificationSouth Africa 3–0 RwandaMbombela, South Africa
Stadium:Mbombela Stadium

2026

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Rwanda  v TBA
March2026 FIFA SeriesRwanda v TBARwanda
Rwanda  v TBA
March2026 FIFA SeriesRwanda v TBARwanda

Coaching history

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Carlos Alós became the manager of Rwanda in 2022
Caretaker managers are listed initalics.

Players

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Current squad

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The following players were called up for the2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF Group C matches againstNigeria andZimbabwe on 6 and 9 September 2025.[10]

Caps and goals correct as of 5 June 2025, after the match againstAlgeria.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1GKFiacre Ntwari (1999-09-25)25 September 1999 (age 26)210South African Football AssociationKaizer Chiefs
1GKPierre Ishimwe (2002-06-16)16 June 2002 (age 23)30Rwanda Football FederationAPR
1GKClement Twizere Buhake (1996-07-09)9 July 1996 (age 29)20Norwegian Football FederationUllensaker/Kisa
2DFFitina Omborenga (1996-05-20)20 May 1996 (age 29)601Rwanda Football FederationAPR
2DFThierry Manzi (1996-07-12)12 July 1996 (age 29)404Libyan Football FederationAl Ahli
2DFAnge Mutsinzi (1997-11-15)15 November 1997 (age 28)301Association of Football Federations of AzerbaijanZira
2DFClaude Niyomugabo (1998-08-02)2 August 1998 (age 27)120Rwanda Football FederationAPR
2DFAly-Enzo Hamon (2003-03-30)30 March 2003 (age 22)10French Football FederationAngoulême Charente
2DFPhanuel Kavita (1993-03-09)9 March 1993 (age 32)10United States Soccer FederationBirmingham Legion
2DFAlexis Nduwayo00Rwanda Football FederationAPR
2DFDarryl Nkulikiyimana (2005-05-24)24 May 2005 (age 20)00Royal Belgian Football AssociationStandard Liège
2DFEmmanuel Nshimiyimana00Rwanda Football FederationRayon Sports
3MFDjihad Bizimana (1996-12-12)12 December 1996 (age 28)473Libyan Football FederationAl Ahli
3MFKevin Muhire (1998-10-17)17 October 1998 (age 27)380Sudan Football AssociationJamus
3MFBonheur Mugisha (2000-01-01)1 January 2000 (age 25)160Egyptian Football AssociationAl Masry
3MFJojea Kwizera (1999-01-01)1 January 1999 (age 26)112United States Soccer FederationRhode Island
3MFBryan Ngwabije (1998-05-30)30 May 1998 (age 27)30French Football FederationDieppe
3MFClaude Kayibanda (2006-05-28)28 May 2006 (age 19)00The Football AssociationBedford Town
4FWInnocent Nshuti (1998-01-31)31 January 1998 (age 27)194Tunisian Football FederationES Zarzis
4FWGilbert Mugisha (1996-07-18)18 July 1996 (age 29)193Rwanda Football FederationAPR
4FWAbeddy Biramahire (1998-10-04)4 October 1998 (age 27)122Algerian Football FederationES Sétif
4FWArthur Gitego (2002-01-01)1 January 2002 (age 23)50Royal Moroccan Football FederationFUS Rabat
4FWAnicet Ishimwe (2003-04-06)6 April 2003 (age 22)00Tunisian Football FederationOlympique Béja

Recent call-ups

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The following players have been called up for Rwanda in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GKMaxime Wenssens (2001-11-17)17 November 2001 (age 24)10Free agentv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
GKAdolphe Hakizimana (2002-02-05)5 February 2002 (age 23)10RwandaRayon Sportsv. Nigeria, 10 September 2024
DFClement Niyigena (2001-02-17)17 February 2001 (age 24)50RwandaAPRv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
DFHakim Bugingo (2001-01-01)1 January 2001 (age 24)00RwandaRayon Sportsv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
DFGilbert Byiringiro (2000-07-01)1 July 2000 (age 25)00RwandaAPRv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
DFYunusu Nshimiyimana (2001-12-31)31 December 2001 (age 23)00RwandaAPRv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
DFAimable Nsabimana (1997-06-06)6 June 1997 (age 28)80RwandaKiyovu Sportsv. Nigeria, 10 September 2024
DFChristian Ishimwe (1999-02-01)1 February 1999 (age 26)40RwandaAPRv. Nigeria, 10 September 2024
DFEmmanuel Imanishimwe (1995-02-02)2 February 1995 (age 30)460CyprusAEL Limassolv. Lesotho; 11 June 2024
MFDjabel Manishimwe (1998-05-10)10 May 1998 (age 27)150IraqNaft Al-Wasatv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
MFSteve Rubanguka (1996-10-14)14 October 1996 (age 29)120Saudi ArabiaAl-Nojoomv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
MFJean Bosco Ruboneka (1999-01-01)1 January 1999 (age 26)120RwandaAPRv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
MFSamuel Gueulette (2000-05-19)19 May 2000 (age 25)110BelgiumRAAL La Louvièrev. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
MFYork Rafael (1999-03-17)17 March 1999 (age 26)100EgyptZEDv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
MFHakim Sahabo (2005-06-16)16 June 2005 (age 20)90BelgiumBeerschotv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
FWDidier Mugisha (2001-01-26)26 January 2001 (age 24)30RwandaPolicev. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
FWHadji Iraguha (1998-07-18)18 July 1998 (age 27)10RwandaRayon Sportsv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
FWYves Habimana00Free agentv. Lesotho, 25 March 2025
FWOlivier Dushimimana (2000-04-10)10 April 2000 (age 25)00RwandaAPRv. Nigeria, 10 September 2024
FWPatrick Sibomana (1996-10-15)15 October 1996 (age 29)192KenyaGor Mahiav. Lesotho; 11 June 2024
  • DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up.
  • INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
  • PRE Preliminary squad.
  • RET Player has retired from international football.
  • SUS Serving suspension.

Player records

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As of 28 December 2024[11]
Players inbold are still active with Rwanda.

Most appearances

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RankNameCapsGoalsCareer
1Haruna Niyonzima11262006–2022
2Jean-Baptiste Mugiraneza8962006–2018
3Jean-Claude Iranzi7632008–2019
4Fitina Omborenga7512013–present
5Olivier Karekezi70242000–2013
6Djihad Bizimana6432015–present
Jean-Luc Ndayishimiye6402007–2019
8Meddie Kagere59152011–present
Jacques Tuyisenge59162011–2022
10Thierry Manzi5142016–present

Top goalscorers

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RankNameGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1Olivier Karekezi24700.342000–2013
2Jacques Tuyisenge16590.272011–2022
3Meddie Kagere15590.252011–present
4Jean Lomami14250.562003–2009
5Labama Bokota13330.392007–2012
6Ernest Sugira12360.332015–2022
7Saïd Makasi9260.352003–2009
8Jimmy Gatété8410.21996–2009
9Daddy Birori7250.282009–2014
Muhadjiri Hakizimana7350.22016–present

Competition records

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FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Argentina1978Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Spain1982Did not enterDeclined participation
Mexico1986
Italy1990WithdrewWithdrew
United States1994Did not enterDeclined participation
France1998Did not qualify200215
South KoreaJapan2002201124
Germany2006122371017
South Africa201010325811
Brazil20148134713
Russia2018200214
Qatar20228215129
CanadaMexicoUnited States2026932456
MoroccoPortugalSpain2030To be determined
Saudi Arabia2034
Total0/11531112304669

Africa Cup of Nations

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Africa Cup of Nations record
Appearances: 1
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Sudan1957Part of Belgium
United Arab Republic1959
Ethiopia1962
Ghana1963Not affiliated to CAF
Tunisia1965
Ethiopia1968
Sudan1970
Cameroon1972
Egypt1974
Ethiopia1976
Ghana1978Did not enter
Nigeria1980
Libya1982Did not qualify
Ivory Coast1984
Egypt1986Did not enter
Morocco1988Withdrew
Algeria1990Did not enter
Senegal1992
Tunisia1994
South Africa1996
Burkina Faso1998
GhanaNigeria2000Did not qualify
Mali2002
Tunisia2004Group stage9th311133
Egypt2006Did not qualify
Ghana2008
Angola2010
Equatorial GuineaGabon2012
South Africa2013
Equatorial Guinea2015Disqualified
Gabon2017Did not qualify
Egypt2019
Cameroon2021
Ivory Coast2023
Morocco2025
KenyaTanzaniaUganda2027To be determined
2029
TotalGroup stage1/35311133

African Nations Championship

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African Nations Championship record
Appearances: 4
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Ivory Coast2009Did not qualify
Sudan2011Group stage16th300327
South Africa2014Did not qualify
Rwanda2016Quarter-finals5th420257
Morocco2018Group stage13th311111
Cameroon2020Quarter-finals7th412133
Algeria2022Did not qualify
TotalQuarter-finals4/7144371118

CECAFA Cup

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Main article:CECAFA Cup

Honours

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Regional

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See also

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References

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  1. ^"The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking".FIFA. 19 November 2025. Retrieved19 November 2025.
  2. ^Elo rankings change compared to one year ago."World Football Elo Ratings".eloratings.net. 23 November 2025. Retrieved23 November 2025.
  3. ^"Rwanda's football mercenaries".BBC Sport. BBC. 28 January 2004.Archived from the original on 17 July 2013. Retrieved18 January 2013.
  4. ^"Rwanda snatch dramatic point".BBC Sport. BBC. 28 January 2004.Archived from the original on 17 July 2013. Retrieved18 January 2013.
  5. ^"Rwanda dumped out".BBC Sport. BBC. 31 January 2004.Archived from the original on 10 February 2018. Retrieved18 January 2013.
  6. ^"Rwanda football shirt 1994 – 1996".oldfootballshirts.com. 14 December 2011.Archived from the original on 11 August 2016. Retrieved19 June 2016.
  7. ^"Member Association – Rwanda".FIFA.com. FIFA. Archived fromthe original on 6 July 2007. Retrieved19 June 2016.
  8. ^"Rwanda football Boss Rallies The Wasps Ahead Of Benin Clash - Goal.com".goal.com. Goal. 29 September 2010.Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved19 June 2016.
  9. ^"Rwanda's Amavumbi Stars invite Uganda Cranes on Feb 6th".starafrica.com. 2 February 2013.Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved19 June 2016.
  10. ^@FERWAFA (26 August 2025)."Provisional Amavubi List For The 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers vs Nigeria & Zimbabwe" (Tweet). Retrieved26 August 2025 – viaTwitter.
  11. ^"Rwanda".National Football Teams.

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