{"id":100665,"date":"2026-03-21T11:20:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T11:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/?p=100665"},"modified":"2026-04-11T06:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T06:50:16","slug":"olivier-kwizera-recalled-to-rwanda-national-football-team-squad-replaces-fiacre-ntwari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/?p=100665","title":{"rendered":"Olivier Kwizera Recalled to Rwanda national football team Squad, Replaces Fiacre Ntwari"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>Rayon Sports goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera has earned a timely recall to the Rwanda national football team squad, stepping in to replace Fiacre Ntwari who has been ruled out due to illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uu.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100666\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uu.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uu-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uu-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uu-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kwizera\u2019s inclusion marks a significant return to international duty, his first since September 2022 when he last represented Rwanda in a match held in Morocco. The experienced shot-stopper is now expected to be part of the Amavubi squad preparing for the upcoming FIFA Series 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/yyy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100667\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/yyy.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/yyy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/yyy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/yyy-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>His recall comes at a crucial moment as the national team seeks stability and experience between the posts. Known for his composure, leadership, and consistency at club level with Rayon Sports FC, Kwizera brings valuable depth to the goalkeeping department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The absence of Ntwari, who has been a regular presence in recent squads, opens the door for Kwizera to once again prove his worth on the international stage. 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