Amavubi captain Jacques Tuyisenge has praised the work of the team analysts Darren Wiltshire and Alex McCarthy after Amavubi qualified for the quarter-finals of 2016 African Nations Championships.

The two Englishmen, Wiltshire 32, and McCarthy 25, arrived in Rwanda on December, 31 before joining the team’s training camp in Rubavu – now Tuyisenge says the fruits of their work speaks for itself.

The pair took the role of performance analysis for the national team, with their everyday duties focused on each player performance during Amavubi training sessions and matches as well as the technical analysis of opposition teams.

This, Tuyisenge says, has helped Johnny McKinstry’s team to two impressive performances and wins against Côte d'Ivoire 1-0 and Gabon 2-1.

"They helped us a lot in the short period they have been in Rwanda. We have improved mentally, physically and performance-wise. They give analysis on each player and study every one of us, so we are pleased to have them here,” noted former Police FC skipper.

Tuyisenge added that it is obvious that the use of performance analysts has coincided with the team’s improvement in terms of performance and confidence.

"They make research on everyone of us and go into examining the role of each player, that’s why you see there’s improvement in each player’s performances,” explained the 24-year old, who recently signed for Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia in a reported US$40,000 transfer deal.

Rwanda qualified for quarter-finals after winning the two opening games against Côte d'Ivoire and Gabon, which saw them lead Group A with six points.

McKinstry’s side will return to action on Sunday against Morocco in their last group match at Amahoro National Stadium while Gabon will battle with Côte d'Ivoire on same day at Huye Stadium.

McKinstry came into the Championship targeting only five points to take his side to the quarter-finals but he has six after dominating both opening games and will be seeking to make it three wins in three on Sunday.

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