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U-23: McKinstry names Amavubi squad to train ahead of Somalia qualifiers

U-23: Rwanda name squad to train ahead of Somalia qualifiers

Coach McKinstry names an U-23 squad combining existing talent with well as new players from Rwanda and abroad.

AFCON2017: Rwanda will face Ghana, Mozambique & Mauritius in qualifiers

Coach McKinstry: "Rwanda's qualification group offers potential, but focus and dedication will be needed to progress".

Coach McKinstry clear on steps to build Amavubi following Zambia friendly.

Full match report, along with Coach McKinstry's analysis of Amavubi strengths and weaknesses, and his plans for improvement following the friendly against Zambia.

Amavubi arrive in Zambia

The Rwanda National Soccer team have arrived in Zambia ahead of their friendly game this weekend.

Press Conference: Coach McKinstry arrives in Rwanda.

Coach McKinstry arrives in Rwanda and immediately sets out his plans and hopes for the Amavubi.

Johnny McKinstry appointed as National Coach of Rwanda 'Amavubi Stars'

Coach McKinstry has been appointed as the National Coach of Rwanda by the Rwanda Football Federation and the Ministry of Sports and Culture.

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About Coach McKinstry

Coach McKinstry is a UEFA Pro Licensed Football Coach, with a number of successes across his 20+ year career to date. He is currently Head Coach of the Gambia National Team and Head Coach of Gor Mahia FC in Kenya (2022-24) where he won two Kenya Premier League titles (2023-24, 2022-23), and the 2023-24 Kenya Charity Shield, returning the club to the top of Kenyan football.

He was Head Coach of the Rwanda National Football Team (2015-16). Within 17 months he led Rwanda to a number of highs - including their first ever appearance in the knockout stages of a major international tournament (Quarter-finals of CHAN, Jan 2016) and finished runner-up in CECAFA (Dec 2105), being named 'Coach of the Tournament' for his efforts.

Across 2013-14, he was Head Coach of the Sierra Leone National Men's Football team. Within just over a year, he had led Sierra Leone to their highest ever FIFA World and African rankings - 7th in Africa and 50th in the World (August 2014).

He has also been Head Coach of Saif Sporting Club, Bangladesh Premier League (2018-19); and FK Kauno Zalgiris, Lithuanian A-Lyga (2017-18).

Coach McKinstry is a European (UEFA), American (NSCAA) and university qualified football coach and a member of Common Goal.