Premier backs CAN bid

PRIME Minister Bernard Makuza believes Rwanda has got what it takes to stage Africa’s premier football event-the Africa Nations Cup (CAN). Makuza made the remarks yesterday while playing in a friendly match between vision 2020 FC and Etincelles at the newly refurbished Rubavu Stadium, one of the venues for the 2011 U-17 Africa Nations Cup which kicks off this Saturday at Amahoro Stadium.
Prime Minister Bernard Makuza with the runners-up trophy  of the 2008 Zone 5 basketball championship. He has backed Rwandau2019s bid to host the African Cup of Nations. (File photo)
Prime Minister Bernard Makuza with the runners-up trophy of the 2008 Zone 5 basketball championship. He has backed Rwanda’s bid to host the African Cup of Nations. (File photo)
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