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Rwanda:
Calls Grow for Local Coach As Mulisa Is Handed Interim Role
New Times, 19 August 2016
Hours after the sacking of Irishman Johnny McKinstry as the Amavubi head coach, there are already growing calls within local football fraternity for the country's football… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Johnny Mckinstry Sacked As Rwanda Head Coach
New Times, 18 August 2016
Amavubi head coach Johnny Mckinstry has been sacked following a dismal run of results. Read more »
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Rwanda:
I'm Only Reading About My Sacking in the Media - Mckinstry
New Times, 18 August 2016
Johnny McKinstry, who was this morning relieved of his duties as Amavubi head coach, has said he was yet to be officially informed of his fate hours after it emerged that he had… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Mckinstry Makes Statement Following His Dismissal
New Times, 18 August 2016
After his sacking became public knowledge Thursday morning, Johnny McKinstry, who has been Amavubi head coach since March 2015 made an official statement yesterday. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Amavubi Coach Mckinstry Sacked Over Poor Results
Focus, 18 August 2016
Amavubi head coach, Jonathan Mckinstry has been sacked over poor results. Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports and Culture, Lt Col Patrice Rugambwa confirmed the decision… Read more »
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Rwanda:
It Has Been an Honour to Be Head Coach of Rwanda National Team - Sacked Mckinstry
Focus, 18 August 2016
Just a few hours after he was relieved of his duties as Rwanda National team head coach, Jonathan Mckinstry has come out with an official statement about the development. Below we… Read more »
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Africa:
Rwanda Drop Eight Places in FIFA Ranking
New Times, 15 July 2016
Rwanda have dropped eight places from 103rd to 111th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola ranking released on Thursday at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Rwanda in Do-or-Die Tie Against Mozambique
New Times, 4 June 2016
Rwanda today host Mozambique in a make-or-break Group H 2017 AFCON qualifier at the Amahoro National Stadium, Remera. Read more »
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Rwanda/Mozambique:
Fans Right to Boo us, Says Amavubi Skipper
New Times, 6 June 2016
Rwanda's hopes of qualifying for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon, ended on Saturday after Amavubi lost 3-2 to Mozambique at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali. Read more »
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Rwanda/Mozambique:
Niyonzima Calls for More Focus Ahead of Afcon Tie
New Times, 3 June 2016
Amavubi skipper Haruna Niyonzima has urged his teammates to be more focused ahead of Group H 2017AFCON qualifier against Mozambique at the Amahoro National Stadium tomorrow. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Rwanda Drops in FIFA Rankings
New Times, 2 June 2016
After a humiliating 2-0 defeat to Senegal in an international warm-up game last Saturday, Rwanda has dropped in the latest FIFA Rankings released on Thursday in Zurich,… Read more »
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Rwanda/Mozambique:
Mckinstry Rallies Amavubi Fans Ahead of Mozambique Qualifier
New Times, 2 June 2016
Rwanda head coach Johnny McKinstry has sounded a rallying call to Amavubi supporters to come out strongly and cheer their team on during their crucial AFCON 2017 qualifier clash… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Amavubi's Forward Uzamukunda Ruled Out of Crucial Afcon Mozambique Tie
New Times, 31 May 2016
France's Le Mans FC and Amavubi striker, Elias 'Baby' Uzamukunda has been ruled out of the 2017AFCON qualifiers against Mozambique after suffering a knee injury back in France. The… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Amavubi's Head Coach Praised Defensive Midfielder Niyonzima
New Times, 31 May 2016
Amavubi head coach Johnny McKinstry has praised defensive midfielder Ally Niyonzima for his impressive performance during an international friendly against Senegal on Saturday at… Read more »
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Rwanda/Mozambique:
Rwanda Lose Senegal Friendly, Big Vital Lessons Ahead of Mozambique
News of Rwanda, 29 May 2016
Rwanda's senior football team lost 0-2 to Senegal in a Fifa international friendly match played on Saturday at Amahoro Stadium. Read more »
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Rwanda/Senegal:
Rwanda, Senegal Face Off in Friendly Today
New Times, 28 May 2016
THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM (Amavubi) will play a friendly against Senegal today as part of preparations for the upcoming AFCON 2017 qualifiers return leg against Mozambique slated… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Amavubi Preps Up for Mozambique Tie
New Times, 30 May 2016
The national football team, Amavubi have shifted focus to the 2017 Africa Nations Cup qualifier against Mozambique slated for June 4 at Amahoro National Stadium. Read more »
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Mozambique/Rwanda:
Rwanda Unveils Squad for Mozambique Clash
CAF, 22 May 2016
Rwanda coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a 29-man squad for the crucial penultimate AFCON 2017 Group H qualifier against Mozambique on Saturday, 4 June 2016 in Kigali. Read more »
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Rwanda/Mauritius:
FIFA Rankings - Rwanda Drops to 87th Despite Hammering Mauritius 5-0
New Times, 8 April 2016
Rwanda has dropped two places in the latest FIFA wankings despite hammering Mauritius 5-0 ten days ago in the 2017 AFCON qualifier played at Amahoro National Stadium. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Amavubi Can Qualify for Afcon, Says Niyonzima
New Times, 31 March 2016
After humiliating Mauritius 5-0 on Tuesday afternoon at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Amavubi skipper Haruna Niyonzima is optimistic that Rwanda will qualify for the 2017 Africa… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Amavubi Stars Brace for Do-or-Die Clash
New Times, 29 March 2016
After a shocking away loss to Mauritius last Saturday, Amavubi's only chance to turn tables is this afternoon when the two teams face off in the return leg tie at Amahoro national… Read more »