National team in Rwanda
The Rwandese Association Football Federation heads football in the country of Rwanda. The association administers the national football team, as well as the Rwanda Premier League. Football is the most popular sport in Rwanda.
The Rwanda national team has traditionally been among the weaker sides in African football. They have attempted to qualify for the Africa cup of Nations on a number of occasions but managed this only once, in 2004. Although eliminated in the first round Rwanda did manage to defeat former champions DR Congo and draw with Guinea
What is football in Rwanda
They also participate in the CECAFA, a regional tournament involving East and Central African national teams only. Rwanda’s sole international success came in this competition when the country’s ‘B’ team defeated Kenya in the final. Rwanda’s full national team, which also took part in the competition, actually finished third with the second string winning.
As of December 2014, the Rwandan national team had attained its historic record ranking on FIFA rankings that were released on Thursday, Dec 18, 2014. Rwanda was ranked 68th globally, 19th in Africa, and 1st in East Africa. The Amavubi are the biggest mover on the world rankings, 22 places from the 90th position in November 2014 following a goalless draw in Marrakesh versus the Morocco national team.
