Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, has travelled to Mali with 24 players for their third match in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, where they will face Mali’s national team, Les Aigles.
The team departed Kigali International Airport on Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026, aboard a chartered flight bound for Bamako, Mali. The delegation included players, coaches, supporters and other officials.
The match between Rwanda and Mali is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako, kicking off at 9 p.m. Kigali time.
Following the away fixture, Amavubi will host Mali in the return match at Amahoro Stadium on November 17, 2026.
The two encounters are crucial for both sides, as Rwanda and Mali currently lead Group K with six points each from their opening two matches.
Rwanda secured its points by defeating Liberia 3-1 before recording a 2-1 away victory against Cape Verde. Mali also started its campaign with a 3-1 win over Cape Verde before beating Liberia 1-0.
Head coach Stephen Constantine travelled with 24 players, including Hakizimana Adolphe, Ntwari Fiacre, Mutsinzi Ange, Niyigena Clement, Kavita Phanuel, Nkulikiyimana Darryl, Imanishimwe Emmanuel, Mickels Leroy, Manzi Thierry and Iradukunda Elie Tatou.
The squad also includes Niyomugabo Claude, Kwizera Jojea, Byiringiro Jean Gilbert, Uwumukiza Obed, Mugisha Gilbert, Mugisha Bonheur, Bizimana Djihad, Ruboneka Jean Bosco, Hamis Hakim, Nshuti Innocent, Biramahire Abeddy, Mickels Joy-Lance and Mickels Slayd.
Some players are expected to join the team in Mali, including captain Bizimana Djihad, Mickels Joy-Lance, Biramahire Abeddy, Kwizera Jojea, Mickels Joy-Slad and Kavita Phanuel Mabaya.
