The Rwanda U17 national team conducted their first training session today, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as preparations intensify ahead of the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team arrived in Addis Ababa earlier this week and wasted no time settling into the competition atmosphere. Under the supervision of the technical staff, the young Amavubi focused on light recovery drills, ball control, and tactical organization during their opening session. According to the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) representatives

The Rwanda U17 national team conducted their first training session today, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as preparations intensify ahead of the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The team arrived in Addis Ababa earlier this week and wasted no time settling into the competition atmosphere. Under the supervision of the technical staff, the young Amavubi focused on light recovery drills, ball control, and tactical organization during their opening session.

According to the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) representatives on the ground, the players showed great spirit and unity as they adapted to the conditions in Ethiopia. The training also served as an opportunity for the coaches to assess players’ physical readiness after the long journey.

Eight teams have already arrived in Ethiopia for the regional qualifiers, which will take place from November 15 to December 2, 2025, at the Dire Dawa Stadium and Abebe Bikila Stadium. Rwanda is placed in Group A alongside Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan.

The young Amavubi will begin their campaign against hosts Ethiopia in their opening match at the Abebe Bikila Stadium.

The top three teams at the end of the tournament will qualify to represent the CECAFA Zone at the TotalEnergies U17 AFCON 2026.

Rwanda’s early start in training reflects their determination to make a strong impression and secure one of the qualification spots for the continental showpiece.

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Rwanda U17 held their first training session today in Addis Ababa ahead of the CECAFA U17 AFCON Qualifiers.

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