Following a good show at Chan 2016, Rwanda lead striker Ernest Sugira was linked to several African giants but the physically toned and technically astute lad has decided to see out his contract at league table leaders AS Kigali.
Sugira scored three goals for Rwanda to guide the Amavubi to the quarterfinals of the biennial tournament, the first time the East African nation reached this stage at a major football competition.
“Right now, I am concentrating on playing for AS Kigali as we aim at winning the league title. We are on top of the table but we have to be consistent if we are to win the title,” said Sugira.
The 24-year old is the subject of interest from Congolese side AS Vita, Warri Wolves of Nigeria and Sudanese outfit Al Hilal in the wake of his brilliant performance last month.
Sugira told supersport.com that, “I have heard that some top African clubs are interested in signing me and it is an honour but for now, I am concentrating on AS Kigali.”
AS Kigali head coach Eric Nshimiyimana said that he advised the youthful player who has been exceptional at club level scoring six goals in the eight games that he has featured in to gain more experience for the rest of the season before he can think of moving to another club.
“He did well in Chan and we are happy with his performance at club level but I advised him to get more experience before he moves to another team. It is easy to get excited about the interests from other clubs but he is a professional player and he has made the right decision,” explained Nshimiyimana.
Sugira charmed Chan 2016 winning coach Florent Ibenge with DR Congo who is also in charge of AS Vitaat the continental showpiece with the latter showing interest in signing the Amavubi striker.
Nigerian coach Sunday Oliseh said of Sugira, “He is a very good player, tall and strong. He has shown what he is capable of during Chan.”
Sugira also got plaudits from Zambian legend Kalusha Bwalya who said that he has a very bright future ahead considering his ability to score goals, his speed and aptness when running at defenders.
Rwanda head coach Johnny McKinstry also applauded Sugira’s performance at Chan and is looking forward to consistency when the Afcon 2017 qualifiers resume next month as Amavubi take on Mauritius.
Sugira scored the lone goal in a famous victory over Mozambique in the opening fixture of the Afcon 2017 qualifiers last June in Maputo as Rwanda registered her first away win in four years.
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