Rwanda’s Amavubi have named their travelling squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Mali, with the team heading to Bamako for a crucial Group K encounter on November 13.

The announcement marks the next stage of Rwanda’s preparations as head coach Stephen Constantine looks to build on the team’s encouraging start to the qualifying campaign.

The 24-player travelling squad includes captain Djihad Bizimana, Jojea Kwizera, Jean Bosco Ruboneka, Jean Gilbert Byiringiro, Adolphe Hakizimana, Ange Mutsinzi and Emmanuel Imanishimwe, alongside other players selected for the trip.

Other members of the squad include Patient Niyongira, Fiacre Ntwari, Clement Niyigena, Phanuel Mabaya Kavita, Darryl Nganji Nkulikiyimamana, Thierry Manzi, Jacques Leroy Mickels, Claude Niyomugabo, Obed Uwumukiza, Gilbert Mugisha, Bonheur Mugisha, Hakim Hamis, Elie Tatou Iradukunda, Innocent Nshuti, Abeddy Biramahire, Joy Lance Mickels and Joy Slayd Mickels.

The travelling group follows changes made during the team's preparations, with five players previously released from the provisional squad: Ishimwe Elie Ganijuru, Mbonyumwami Taiba, Mugisha Yves, Muhire Kevin and Uwiyaremye Fidali.

Rwanda travel to Mali after collecting six points from their opening two matches, beating Liberia 3-1 before securing a 2-1 victory away to Cape Verde. Mali have also won both of their opening fixtures, defeating Cape Verde 3-1 and Liberia 1-0.

The encounter will take place at Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako, with both sides seeking to strengthen their position in Group K as the race for qualification to the 2027 AFCON continues.

The travelling squad heads to Bamako, Mali, ready for the next AFCON 2027 qualifying challenge.

The travelling squad heads to Bamako, Mali, ready for the next AFCON 2027 qualifying challenge.

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