The Amavubi will host the Super Eagles of Nigeria on September 10th at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.
The Rwandan national football team, Amavubi, has begun preparations for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Nigerian Super Eagles.
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The head coach Torsten Spittler called up a 36-man preliminary squad last week for the crucial doubleheader.
The team wasted no time, resuming training under the German manager at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesday.
Before facing Nigeria on September 10th, the Amavubi will travel to Libya for their opening qualifier on September 7th.
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Meanwhile, new Super Eagles head coach Bruno Labbadia has called up Osimhen and 22 others for Nigeria's upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Several key players have returned to the squad, including Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi.
The team includes a mix of experienced players and promising young talents, to secure qualification for the continental tournament.
Here's a breakdown of the Super Eagles squad:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy); Amas Obasogie (Bendel Insurance FC)
Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC. Italy); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla FC, Spain); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England)
All the players are expected to report in Uyo on Monday, 2nd September.