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Rwanda’s National Team head coach, Frank Torsten Spittler, has unveiled a 38-man squad in preparation for the upcoming FIFA international friendlies against Madagascar and Botswana.

AFC Leopards Gitego

Among the notable inclusions is AFC Leopards’ striker, Arthur Gitego, who has been in fine form since joining the club during the January transfer window.

Gitego, who netted a hat trick in the League cup against PAC University and scored in Leopards’ recent 2-0 victory over Nzoia Sugar in the Kenyan Premier League, has earned his spot in the squad with four goals to his name.

Joining Gitego is Gor Mahia’s Patrick Sibomana, who played a crucial role in Rwanda’s stunning 2-0 victory against South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.

The squad features 12 foreign-based players, including captain Djihad Bizimana from Ukrainian league leaders FC Kryvbas, left-back Emmanuel Imanishimwe of AS FAR Rabat in Morocco, and goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari of TS Galaxy.

AFC Leopards ace expected in training

The team is set to commence training camp on Monday, March 11, where Spittler will utilize the upcoming friendlies as part of the team’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho in June.

Having previously secured a goalless draw against Zimbabwe and a memorable 2-0 victory over South Africa, Rwanda currently leads Group B in the qualifiers with four points, ahead of renowned African giants Nigeria.

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Goalkeepers

Fiacre Ntwari- TS Galaxy

Adolphe Hakizimana – AS Kigali

Maxime Wensens -Royal Union

Gad Muwahenayo- Musanze FC

Defenders

Fitina Omborenga – APR

Jean Bosco Akayezu – AS Kigali

Samuel Nsengiyumva -Gorilla FC

Hakim Bugingo – Rayon Sports

Claude Niyomugabo -APR

Christian Ishimwe -APR

Emmanuel Imanishimwe- FAR Rabat

Aimable Nsabimana-Rayon Sports

Ange Mutsinzi – Jerv

Thierry Manzi – Al Ahli Tripoli

Clément Niyigena-APR

Isaac Mitima-Rayon Sports

Yunusu Nshimiyimana -APR

Midfielders

Djihad Bizimana- Kryvbas FC

Jean Bosco Ruboneka- APR

Simeon Iradukunda- Gorilla FC

Bonheur Mugisha- APR

Olivier Niyonzima-Kiyovu Sports

Steve Rubanguka- Al Nojom

Roger Kanamugire-Rayon Sports

Lague Byiringiro-Sandviken

Patrick Sibomana-Gor Mahia

Ramadhan Niyibizi-APR

Tuyisenge Arsène-Rayon Sports

Alain Kwitonda-APR

Forwards

Gilbert Mugisha-APR

Hadji Iraguha-Rayon Sports

Bienvenue Mugenzi-Police FC

Hakim Sahabo -Standard Liege

Muhadjiri Hakizimana -Police FC

Innocent Nshuti-One Knoxville

Arthur Gitego-AFC Leopards

Abeddy Biramahire -UD Songo