Kagere sets sights on Super Eagles scalp

International matches May 23 Libya vs Rwanda

Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Striker Meddie Kagere (rigt), seen here in action against Sudan during last year's Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in Tanzania. The New Times/File.

International matchesMay 23Libya vs RwandaMay 27Tunisia vs Rwanda2014 WCup qualifierJune 2Algeria vs RwandaJune 10Rwanda vs Benin2013 Afcon qualifier, 2nd legJune 16Nigeria vs RwandaAMAVUBI Stars striker Kagere Meddie believes that Rwanda has what it takes to beat Nigeria at their own turf when the two teams meet in the 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifier return leg which will be played on June 16.Speaking to Times Sport, on Sunday after the APR vs Rayon Sports Primus League match at Amahoro stadium, the Police FC striker said he is convinced Amavubi can not only hold off the Nigerians but also win and qualify."We have to focus on that game and we will have to play like professionals. In this game, everything is possible, all we need is to be confident in ourselves and what we’re capable of,” Kagere said.The first leg in Kigali in March ended in a goalless draw and the Police striker thinks that if Amavubi play the way they did in the first leg, there would be no reason not to go for the kill in next month’s return leg clash."We have good players and a very good coach, who knows what it takes to win big games, so I’m sure if we play with confidence, we will have a chance to win that match,” he added.As part of the preparations, Amavubi have lined up two friendly matches against Libya and Tunisia before playing with the Super Eagles.Amavubi head coach Milutin Sredojovic Micho and his team will start preparations on May 16. The 30-man squad for the upcoming matches will be named on May 14 in Kigali.Both Rwanda and Nigeria, who failed to qualify for the last African Cup of Nations, are eager to make amends in next year’s edition in South Africa.June is a crucial month that will keep Amavubi fans and the players busy as there are three matches on the card. Rwanda is pooled in Group H for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers alongside group favorites Algeria, Benin and Mali.On June 2, Rwanda will play away to Algeria in Algiers before hosting Benin in Kigali eight days later for the June 10th Group H fixture.