Amavubi Stars Eradicate Djibouti in CHAN Qualifiers – KT PRESS
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In entrance of President Paul Kagame, the Amavubi Stars have secured their place within the second spherical of the 2024 CHAN qualifiers by defeating Djibouti with a 3-0 win, leading to a 3-1 combination rating.
In the match that happened at Amahoro Stadium-Kigali this October 31, the primary half confirmed robust efficiency from the Amavubi Stars, who scored two objectives within the first half.
Rwanda began the sport with excessive urgent, whereas Djibouti tried to tighten their protection, hoping to guard their house purpose lead from the primary leg performed final Friday.
In the tenth minute, a effectively coordinated play from Rwanda’s attacking line noticed midfielder Ruboneka Jean Bosco ship a exact move to Dushiminana Olivier, who discovered the online to attain the opening purpose, leveling the combination rating to 1-1.
Just 14 minutes later, Dushimirimana Olivier struck once more with an influential shot that doubled Rwanda’s lead, bringing the combination rating to 2-1.
Rwanda maintained management of possession for the rest of the primary half.
As the second half started, Djibouti appeared simpler of their gameplay, whereas the Amavubi Stars struggled to return to their rhythm.
During the beginning of the second half, the gang at Amahoro Stadium welcomed President Kagame, who got here to point out his help for the Boys. This marked his second go to in lower than two months, following his attendance on the 2025 AFCON qualifiers match between Rwanda and Nigeria, the place the groups drew final month.
Rwanda’s coach, Torsten Frank Spittler, made a number of substitutions, bringing in Twizerimana Onesme, Fitina Omborenga, Tuyisenge Arsene, and Iraguha Hadji to interchange the injured Mbonyumwami Taiba, together with Byiringiro Gilbert and Mugisha Gilbert.
Despite Rwanda’s efforts to manage the match, they remained cautious, cautious of conceding a purpose that would permit Djibouti an opportunity for an away purpose.
In the ninetieth minute, simply earlier than the referee added additional time, a move from Mugisha Gilbert arrange Tuyisenge Arsene who scored the third purpose for Amavubi Stars, sealing the match and guaranteeing their development.
The referee added three minutes of stoppage time, however the rating remained unchanged.
Rwanda will face the winner of the match between South Sudan and Kenya within the subsequent spherical of the 2024 CHAN qualifiers.