Sunrise FC Secretary General Frank Kahangwa has praised the qualities of Amavubi U23 midfielder Moses Nyamurangwa ahead of the 2023 U23 AFCON qualifier first leg game with Mali on Saturday, October 22.

Kahangwa indicated that Nyamurangwa who plays for Sunrise FC is a great prospect who goes about his job very well at club level and in the national team.

"Nyamurangwa is a promising player for both Sunrise FC and U23 National Team. He is a talented young player who loves his work and works hard for improvement all the time not forgetting his outstanding discipline. At club level, he is good and will be better since his performance keeps improving due to hard work,” Kahangwa told Times Sport in an exclusive interview.

"At the national team, it’s good he was identified. He has a lot to contribute as he did in the previous match against Libya. With the guidance of the coach he is a determined player who will continue to excel in the national team.”

The astute football administrator also noted that Rwanda can beat Mali in Huye since the dynamics in football changed and names don’t count.

"Mali is a strong team but, today’s football is not all about big names. Amavubi U23 can beat Mali but it requires good preparation and the coaches exploring the opponents loopholes.”

"We need to be well prepared in all aspects. The coaches playing their role, management having our team fully motivated and the fans giving the team full support.”

Rwanda knocked Libya out on the away goal rule in the first round of the preliminary stage after losing 4-1 in Tripoli and winning 3-0 in Huye.

The winner of the Rwanda vs Mali game over two legs qualifies to the 2023 U23 AFCON in Morocco.

Four nations from the tournament will make it to the 2024 Olympic Games men football competition in Paris.