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Rwanda\u2019s U17 national team has secured qualification for the Africa U17 Cup of Nations finals for the first time in history after defeating Ethiopia 2-1 in the third-place play-off of the CECAFA U17 qualifying tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The victory marks a significant milestone for Rwandan football, with the young Amavubi earning a place at the continental finals and raising hopes for the future of the country\u2019s football development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda overcame Ethiopia in a competitive encounter, scoring twice to secure the victory and confirm their qualification for the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The achievement is particularly significant because Rwanda\u2019s last appearance at the Africa U17 Cup of Nations was in 2011, when the country hosted the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Head coach Jimmy Mulisa deserves congratulations alongside his technical team and the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) for their work in guiding the young players through the qualifying campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The qualification provides Rwanda\u2019s emerging talents with an opportunity to compete against some of Africa\u2019s best young footballers and gain valuable international experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also represents an important step in the development of the next generation of Rwandan footballers, as the country continues to invest in youth football and build for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the historic qualification secured, attention will now turn to the AFCON U17 finals, where Rwanda will aim to make a strong impression on the continental stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Rwanda, the message is clear: the future is bright, and the young Amavubi have given the country another reason to celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda U17 2-1 Ethiopia U17 a historic victory and a ticket to the AFCON U17 finals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rwanda\u2019s U17 national team has secured qualification for the Africa U17 Cup of Nations finals for the first time in history after defeating Ethiopia 2-1 in the third-place play-off of the CECAFA U17 qualifying tournament. The victory marks a significant milestone for Rwandan football, with the young Amavubi earning a place at the continental finals […]<\/p>\n

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