Who are the Rwandan players likely to challenge heavyweights at Continental Champs?

Halifa Niyitanga, 18, is working hard in training as he patiently waits for another chance to impress.  Sam Ngendahimana.
Halifa Niyitanga, 18, is working hard in training as he patiently waits for another chance to impress. Sam Ngendahimana.
Halifa Niyitanga, 18, is working hard in training as he patiently waits for another chance to impress.  Sam Ngendahimana.
Halifa Niyitanga, 18, is working hard in training as he patiently waits for another chance to impress. Sam Ngendahimana.
Fiston Ntwari, 18, in yellow jacket, listens as coach Hashim Mahmoud Mohamed Hashim (left) gives tips during a training session on Monday. Mike Shyaka, 17, is looking on. Sam Ngendahimana
Fiston Ntwari, 18, in yellow jacket, listens as coach Hashim Mahmoud Mohamed Hashim (left) gives tips during a training session on Monday. Mike Shyaka, 17, is looking on. Sam Ngendahimana
The national karate team's Egyptian head coach, Hashim Mahmoud Mohamed Hashim, gives instructions to Theophile Twizere during Monday's morning training at La Palisse Hotel. Sam Ngendahimana
The national karate team's Egyptian head coach, Hashim Mahmoud Mohamed Hashim, gives instructions to Theophile Twizere during Monday's morning training at La Palisse Hotel. Sam Ngendahimana
National team player Mike Shyaka, 17,  attempts an Ura Mawashi Geri (Karate hook kick) on Fiston Ntwari during Monday's training session in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
National team player Mike Shyaka, 17, attempts an Ura Mawashi Geri (Karate hook kick) on Fiston Ntwari during Monday's training session in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Jovia Umunezero is one of the youngsters tipped by the Egyptian coach to shine in African Championships next week. The 17-year old won silver in African Youth Games in Algeria last month. File
Jovia Umunezero is one of the youngsters tipped by the Egyptian coach to shine in African Championships next week. The 17-year old won silver in African Youth Games in Algeria last month. File
James Karuhanga