RWANDA
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Football is extremely popular in Rwanda. In the past, the country
has suffered great political unrest caused by tribal warfare and even
genocide, and sport was quite evidently affected by this situation.
In 1994, the national association re-launched competitions and entered the international fray once again. In 1999, FIFAs support allowed a tournament for East and Central African countries (CECAFA) to be held in Rwanda, with the home team lifting the trophy. Rwanda showed the world that it had opened its borders and could welcome foreign visitors once again. In 2009 Rwanda hosted the African U-20 Championship and in 2011 the U-17 Championship where they were runners-up. It's the best result to date. (FIFA.com) ACHIEVEMENTS
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SQUADS
2013: - Season 2012/2013 2012: - Season 2011/2012 2011: - Season 2010/2011 - FIFA U-17 World Cup 2011 Nickname Amavubi (The Wasps) Home Colours Jerseys: Yellow Shorts: Blue Socks: Green FIFA World Cup Appearances 0 Africa Cup of Nations Appearances 1 (2004) Best Result: Group Stage FIFA Ranking Current : 134 (as of December 2012) Highest : 78 (December 2008) Lowest : 178 (July 1999) Average : 127 Most Caps Désiré Mbonabucya (54) Top Scorer Olivier Karekezi (24)  |
