{{Veteran striker Olivier Karekezi has wooed his teammates by insisting that the current Amavubi team has what it takes to end their 12-year-wait for another Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup title.}}<\/p>\n
Rwanda last won the tournament back in 1999 when they fielded two sides in the competition. However, the Amavubi captain, who has rediscovered his form under new coach Milutin Micho, does not see why the team cannot go all the way this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a good side with a blend of youth and experience but more importantly, players desperate to impress in the tournament,\u201d Karekezi said.<\/p>\n
Last year, Rwanda was knocked out at the quarter-final stage by eventual champions Tanzania after a 1-0 defeat but Karekezi is convinced that the wasps can oust the reigning champions today in Group A\u2019s opening fixture.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor any tournament, the hosting team usually has a slight advantage over the rest but I think we can upset Tanzania,\u201d Karekezi noted. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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