Rwanda u23 head coach Eric nshimiyimana has urged his player to remain focused after
securing aconvicing 3-1 victory over sudan in the first leg of the pliminary qualifiers for
the 2027 CAF U23 Africa cup of Nation.
the junior wasp delivered an impresive performence at kigali pele stadium on wenesday, september 30, with goals from Abdul Niyigena, honore shingiro and poul jusus Sindi giving Rwanda commanding advantage ahead of the return leg in jub on october 6.
dispite the comfortable lead ,Nshimiyimana stressed that qualification is far from secured
and called on his player to mantain their consertration.
we have unfinished work becouse we have the second leg in sudan, so we must be ready and prepared for the match , which is near, Nshimiyimana said.
the coach acknoledged the quality of sudanese side and warned his players, agains
complacence as Rwanda prepares to defend its advantages away from home.
they have good team with good players , so we have to make sure that we build more
comfidence and build on this win so that we can eliminate them , he added
the victory gives Rwanda significant cushion heading into the return leg. A postive resurt
in jub would see the junior wasp advance to the nest stage of the qualification campaign
for the 2027 U23 Africa cup of Nations, which wull be hosted by Egypt.