Rwanda’s national football team, the Amavubi, has announced a 24-man squad for upcoming international friendly matches in June 2026, headlined by former Manchester United academy forward Noam Fritz Emeran.
The squad was unveiled by head coach Stephen Constantine ahead of fixtures against Comoros and Tanzania as part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.
Emeran, who currently plays for FC Groningen in the Netherlands, was developed in the Manchester United youth system and is expected to add depth and creativity to Rwanda’s attacking line.
The call-up also rewards in-form Kiyovu Sports striker Fidali Uwiyaremye, who earns his first senior national team selection after scoring 11 goals in the domestic league this season.
Mbonyumwami Taiba also returns to the squad following an impressive domestic campaign that has seen him among the league’s top scorers.
However, the team will be without several key players due to injuries and fitness concerns, including defender Thierry Manzi, forwards Joy Lance Mickels and Leroy Jacques Mickels, Hakim Sahabo, and goalkeeper Ntwari Fiacre, who has also struggled for regular club minutes.
APR FC dominates the selection with six players included in the squad.
Goalkeepers
Niyongira Patience (Police FC), Hakizimana Adolphe (APR FC), Kwizera Olivier (Rayon Sports FC).
Defenders
Mutsinzi Ange (Zira FK), Niyigena Clement (APR FC), Kavita Phanuel Mabaya (Birmingham Legion), Nshimiyimana Yunus (APR FC), Byiringiro Jean Gilbert (APR FC), Imanishimwe Emmanuel (AEL Limassol), Niyomugabo Claude (APR FC).
Midfielders
Emeran Noam Fritz (FC Groningen), Kwizera Jojea (Rhode Island), Kury Johan Marvin (AC Bellinzona), Mugisha Bonheur (Al Masry), Bizimana Djihad (CS Constantine), Gueulette Samuel Marie (RAAL La Louvière), Ruboneka Jean Bosco (APR FC), Muhire Kevin (Jamus SC).
Forwards
Nshuti Innocent (Al Wafaq), Uwineza René (Kiyovu Sports), Biramahire Abeddy (Assabah), Joy Slayd Mickels (Karvan FK), Uwiyaremye Fidali (Kiyovu Sports), Mbonyumwami Taiba (Marine FC).
The squad will enter residential camp before traveling to Morocco, where Rwanda will face Comoros on June 6, followed by Tanzania on June 9, 2026.
