Editor,

As the clock ticks towards the U-17 World Cup in Mexico, I call upon all Rwandans to rise up and support our U-17 team who are our envoys at the global youth tournament.

The Junior Wasps need nothing more than our support as they face off with some of the elite junior teams in the world, beginning with England on Sunday.

It is a rare opportunity that comes once in a life time and that is why we need to back our boys to make it through to the next round.

Since most of us cannot make it to Mexico, we should demonstrate a solid stand by supporting our boys wherever we are, donning our national colours and keenly following events in the North American country.

A lot is at stake. Once our team knows the whole country is behind it, it will be encouraged to perform. And once they succeed, it would be the pride of our nation.

The U-17 team is no doubt the future of our national team. Let us join hands to cheer our boys.

Collette Nyiramadirida
Gasabo