At children's farm d' Oude Smelterij in Torhout (West Flanders) they are celebrating their extremely productive ram
No fewer than 4 triplets have been born at the West Flemish petting zoo during the past few days
They all belong to the ‘Flemish Sheep’ breed
Sheep of the ‘Flemish Sheep’ breed are large long-legged sheep
usually with white wool that completely covers their body
‘This is a high-yielding breed,’ explains animal keeper Frauke Hoorelbeke
‘The breed is known for multiple gestations yielding several lambs in each pregnancy
But the fact that all the ewes now had triplets is pretty exceptional
we are experiencing a real baby boom here at the minute!’
Our ram is the proud father of all the lambs
We only put one single ram with all our ewes
A total of 12 sheep are lambing as a result of the endeavours of the single ram.’
"I hope whoever secures the winning bid will appreciate her
Sending out so much love to everyone in LA affected by the fires."
Garbage‘s Shirley Manson has shared that she is auctioning off the dress she wore in the ‘I Think I’m Paranoid’ music video for LA wildfire relief
All proceeds from the “Give A Frock” auction will go towards helping those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, which began on January 7 and have left 28 people dead, more than 12,000 structures destroyed and the forced evacuation of more than 150,000 residents.
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She continued: “Bidding on this dress and other amazing pop culture items has already begun @juliens_auctions . The auction closes on February 25th. All proceeds to go to helping those affected by the LA Wildfires. Thank you for your support in advance. We love you Los Angeles.”
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Previously announcing the donation of the dress in a separate Instagram post
Manson wrote: “I’m really hoping it goes to someone wonderful
Someone who will give generously for a good cause
I want you to know that it was hard to let this wee dress of mine go
It’s a tiny little whiff of a thing but it symbolises so much for me.”
She continued: “I hope whoever secures the winning bid will appreciate her
Sending out so much love to everyone in LA affected by the fires
Gratitude to everyone who has organised or participated in events and collections for those who need help so urgently
So many amazing people and organisations in this wild and wonderful city and the gorgeous sprawling state of California
The current bid for Manson’s dress is going for $5,000. You can place your bid here and check out other items in the auction here.
An item description read: “A black and tan polka dot, strapless ribbed mini dress, worn by Shirley Manson of Garbage in the band’s 1998 music video for “I Think I’m Paranoid.” Together with a note handwritten by Manson to the winning bidder, as well as a Hotel Al Moudira Luxor bag with a handwritten message that reads “For Shirley – From Shirley – With Love x.”
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In other Garbage news, Mansion previously sat down with NME for a chat and opened up about how the band’s relationship with their 2005 LP ‘Bleed Like Me’ has changed over time
I never had a particularly good relationship with that record until relatively recently,” Manson told NME
“We released it at a time of immense strife within the band
and dwindling interest from our record label and the general public.”
“We were stuck without an A&R that was interested in us,” she added
They kept on pushing for us to work with people that we didn’t feel were the right fit
they decided that we were being really difficult
It was at a time in the entertainment industry when people were much more pliable than we were.”
Garbage’s last album, ‘No Gods No Masters’ arrived in 2021, and later in the NME interview, Manson opened up about how the hugely positive response to the project has left her feeling inspired for its soon-to-be-announced follow-up.
“I was really delighted that ‘No Gods No Masters’ was received so well because we had no expectations whatsoever. Going into this next record, I feel a shift. I’m trying to dampen my outrage,” she explained.
“It’s a searchlight, this record. After scorching the earth, we’re coming out of a filthy cave with a searchlight. We’re looking for shards of life and humanity.”
While no further details about the project have been announced, Manson did tell NME that she predicted the writing and recording process would be completed by the end of May.
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Text description provided by the architects. We were commissioned to build Infrax West’s new offices after winning a competition in which Infrax’s high degree of ambition had to be expressed in a strong conceptual design that matched and enhanced its corporate identity. Their characteristic ecological and sustainable values were given expression in this project by using a metaphor for a forest in which a host of slender concrete trunks were topped with a broad green ‘crown’.
As a utilities service provider (electricity, natural gas, cable television and sewerage), Infrax sets an important example concerning sustainability and energy efficient building. Infrax has drawn up a program of requirements with very challenging objectives concerning energy efficiency, comfort and flexibility for their new regional office in Torhout.
Courtesy of Crepain Binst ArchitectureDiverse eco-innovative techniques such as a technical front wall with integrated photovoltaic panels, a borehole energy storage field (BEO field) and core concrete activation (BKA) have been applied throughout the building.
The use of these technologies has yielded primary energy savings of 42% and a significant improvement in comfort. The calculated value of the building’s E-standard is E60 and the K value is K44. The drop in energy use will save around €30,000 each year.
Courtesy of Crepain Binst ArchitectureThe central pillar of the design is the creation of an innovative wall that is both literally and metaphorically green
The outer skin consists of screen printed glass panels in 3 colours and three degrees of transparency
The mosaic formed by all these elements and the wall’s ingenious construction have made an unmistakable contribution to the building’s expressive and dynamic character
The project receives a subsidy from the European Fund for Regional Development because of its advanced eco-innovative technologies and importance for local and regional economic development
The new Infrax office building’s low energy concept was also made possible by co-financing by the Flemish Energy Agency and the Flemish government’s Environment
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the Vanhaerents Art Collection will celebrate its 15th anniversary since it first opened its doors to the public in Rue Anneessens in Brussels on March 16
This anniversary is an excellent opportunity to rediscover the collection and look back at the evolution it has undergone
has made in recent years while developing into one of the most established Belgian institutions for contemporary art
The origins of the collection go back to the 1970s when a young Walter Vanhaerents (°1945
Torhout) started purchasing his first works of art
With a preference for radical and groundbreaking art
the foundation of the current collection was laid
The collection reflects the dynamism and diversity of contemporary art practice
She brings together work by various artists
Vanhaerents is the only Belgian collector to be listed in ARTNET's prestigious Top 200 Collectors
which recognizes and honors international art collectors for their unlimited dedication to art
The exhibitions were heavily influenced by pop culture for the first ten years
but in 2018 the VanhaerentsArtCollection introduced a new way of exhibiting
The museum has since been combined with a painting and viewing depot
It is the first Belgian institution to introduce the progressive Schaulager concept and is fully committed to stocking works of art so that they remain accessible for study purposes and conservation
it can be replaced without undermining the essence of the exhibition
the collection has developed many close collaborations with international museums
The international recognition of the collection is mainly due to its contributions to the 56th and 58th editions of the Venice Biennale
The Death of James Lee Byars (2019) was part of the official Collateral Events program and welcomed 130,000 visitors
The progressive character of the collection is still present after 15 years
The current exhibition VIEWING DEPOT EX#02 - which includes work by Bruce Nauman
Anne Imhof and Zhang Huan - has a complementary exhibition SPOTLIGHT that highlights the work of established and emerging black artists in the recent events of the Black Lives Matter movement
"a private collection has more freedom to go against the canons and consensus that public museums often struggle with
it can express itself more freely and is not tied to the recognized historical centers of gravity." His children Joost and Els have been part of the VanhaerentsArtCollection since 2020
they each contribute to the collection in their own way and look forward to upcoming projects
such as their new book publication on the occasion of their 15th anniversary
which will be released at the end of this year
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Sinéad O’Connor died from natural causes
“This is to confirm that Ms O’Connor died of natural causes,” a spokesman for Southwark Coroner’s Court said in a statement to media Tuesday
“The coroner has therefore ceased their involvement in her death.”
O’Connor’s death was announced by her family
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” they said in a statement
“Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
The “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer passed away just 18 months after the loss of her 17-year-old son, Shane, who died by suicide in January 2022
O’Connor had two other sons and a daughter
News of her death last year triggered an outpouring of grief in Ireland and around the world
“Her music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare,” Leo Varadkar
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Sinead O'Connor performing on Rock Torhout
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Sinéad had just flown in from London and was exhausted. I had just flown in from covering the war in El Salvador and was shattered
What we both needed was a good night’s sleep
instead we were having lunch at some trendy
yuppie restaurant called “America” on 18th Street with my agent
Susan was the only happy one at our table, as both Sinéad and I were ready to collapse. We both ordered fluffernutters and barely had the strength to get them up to our mouths, but Susan was beaming as the yuppies from the surrounding tables stared at Sinéad’s bald head
as she wasn’t yet that well known in America
“The Lion and The Cobra,” had only been released the year before and Sinéad was just gathering the attention she deserved
I met Sinéad while during an interview with her for a Spin magazine cover story
I was marveling at all the beautiful receptionists inside Sinéad’s record company office—and then she trudged in wearing combat boots and an Elmer Fudd cap with the flaps down over her ears
and she took off the cap and I saw the most beautiful girl I’d ever seen
Her bald head seemed to emphasize her stunning face and she kept asking me throughout the interview what I was staring at—and all I could say was
After the interview Sinéad invited me to hang out with her and we talked about the Catholic Church in Ireland
and the most gorgeous creature I’d ever seen
Sinead O'Connor on stage at the Olympic Ballroom in 1988
I thought Sinéad was extremely normal, especially compared to my other friends; Joey and Dee Dee Ramone, and Nancy Spungen and Sable Starr
Since I’d just come from covering the war in Northern Ireland for the past month
that was also a large part of conversation
but I had to catch a flight back to New York in the morning to make my deadline
and we agreed to continue our conversation over the phone
She was the first person I called when I got back home
and Sinéad was upset that she was scheduled to do a live CBS or NBC interview in the States the next morning
and she was furious that the powers that be insisted she take a car to the interview instead of the subway that she preferred
as well as a very strong will and bravery she possessed that the world would soon come to know—and condemn
Sinéad’s big problem was that she thought people were smarter than they were
So I’d take any assignment as long as it didn’t have to do with music; wars
or crack cocaine that was then reaching epidemic proportions
“I was flattered that Sinéad picked me over Kennedy
knowing that every girl in Manhattan would’ve given John-John her left ankle tattoo in favor of a date with him.”When I returned after six weeks in El Salvador
Sinéad flew over from London and stayed at my studio apartment on St
and Sinéad fell in love with New York City
The day Sinéad flew over was when we had our lunch with my agent
who remembered the restaurant “America” as being this cavernous up-scale cafeteria with murals of the Statue of Liberty and a bald eagle on the walls
Jake’s tiny sweatshirt wrapped around her waist
and Sinéad only told me when we got home to my apartment on St
was that when she left the table to go to the ladies’ room
John-John Kennedy handed her a piece of paper and pencil and asked for her phone number
The arrogance of John-John earned the wrath of Sinéad
and she broke his pencil and told him to “Fuck off!”
I was flattered that Sinéad picked me over Kennedy
knowing that every girl in Manhattan would’ve given John-John her left ankle tattoo in favor of a date with him
Such is the power of “guppy love,” as my agent told me we reminded her of
I’d make bubble-baths for Sinéad in my tiny apartment
and when the tub filled up with bubbles and she climbed in
I’d scoop the soap suds up in my hand and start sculpting different hair styles on top of her bald head
“You don’t like the way I look?” she pouted
“Because I was wondering if hair would detract from your natural beauty...”
Sinéad smiled that smile that could melt an iceberg and we continued our affair until Spin came out with the cover story a few months later
I knew our affair wouldn’t last and enjoyed it until it came to an end
but we remained friends even when the “troubles” started during America’s first Gulf War when Sinéad refused to let some New Jersey patriots play the National Anthem at some outdoor stadium before her performance
“What band or singer wants to listen to the National Anthem before they go onstage
When was the last time you heard someone sing the Star-Spangled Banner before a rock & roll show
Why someone in Sinéad’s entourage did not explain to her that the Pope in America was thought of as just a nice old guy
instead of the fascist dictator he was in Ireland
the shamed women were warehoused by Catholic religious institutions
after 155 bodies were discovered in an unmarked grave at one of the “Magdalene Laundries,” an investigation was launched
and a £50 million compensation scheme for survivors was set up by the Irish Government
Sinéad was right to stand up against the Catholic Church since she had been committed to one of the “Magdalene Laundries” for five years for shoplifting and being incorrigible and had witnessed the horrors firsthand
and right about the Grammy Award members being slaves to fame and fortune and cowards for not speaking out on America’s ills
What broke my heart was when I saw Kris Kristofferson take her in his arms when she was booed off the stage during a Bob Dylan Tribute concert at Madison Square Garden two weeks after the Saturday Night Live Pope scandal
but I couldn’t hear what he whispered in her ear
Eventually it wasn’t the bastards that destroyed her, but when her second son Shane
escaped from a hospital after being put on a suicide watch
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The Cure played at Belgium’s Werchter Festival to promote their album “Seventeen Seconds”
Other bands playing that year were De Kreuners
The day before in Torhout the band had been able to play 15 songs
in Werchter they would only play 13 songs skipping “Three Imaginary Boys” and “Faith”
was scheduled to play just before Robert Palmer and while they were playing
they were told to cut their set short by Robert Palmer’s managers
Right after ending “Play For Today” Robert Smith says: “This is the final song because we’re not allowed to carry on anymore
cause everybody want’s to see Robert Palmer I think
What follows is a stretched version of “A Forest” into a 9-minute long rendition
When the band stops Simon Gallup takes the mic and yells “I hope you’re not arresting me
Bootlegs from that show often include that track being aptly titled “A Forest (Fuck R.P
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With relentless creativity and diversification, Henry Rollins has successfully navigated the realms of music, acting, writing, and broadcasting. His endeavors across various artistic platforms have culminated in a net worth of $20 million by 2024, as reported by Eric Singer
The intricacies of Rollins's career highlight his journey from the frontman of the hardcore punk band Black Flag to a respected performer
His tenure marked Henry Rollins's entry into the public eye as the lead singer of Black Flag
It was a period that defined his early career and left a lasting impact on the punk rock scene
His intense performances and uncompromising lyrics set the tone for his future endeavors
This further demonstrates a remarkable ability to adapt and excel across various forms of expression
further establishing his versatility as an artist
Beyond his artistic pursuits
Henry Rollins has shown a keen interest in entrepreneurship and advocacy
His establishment of the publishing company 2.13.61 has allowed him to support and disseminate works that align with his ethos
underscores his commitment to leveraging his platform for positive change
These ventures contribute to his financial standing and reflect his multifaceted personality and dedication to causes beyond his personal gain
A relentless quest for knowledge and understanding characterizes Rollins's life
His extensive travels offer a glimpse into his worldview and the experiences that have influenced his creative output
These journeys often aim to explore cultures
Rollins's ability to draw insights from his travels and articulate them engagingly has endeared him to a global audience
further solidifying his reputation as a thoughtful and provocative public figure
The legacy of Henry Rollins extends beyond his financial achievements; it is encapsulated in his influence on the punk rock genre
his contributions to literature and broadcasting
Rollins has inspired generations of artists and activists to pursue their passions with integrity and resilience
marked by continuous evolution and a refusal to be pigeonholed
is a testament to the power of relentless creativity and the impact of living according to one's principles
which sees Paramore cover the Cranberries classic
while on the Irish leg of their UK and & Ireland tour
Hayley Williams performed a cover of The Cranberries' Dreams
The band were playing a headline show at Dublin's 3Arena on Thursday 13th April when the singer paid tribute to the Irish band with an acoustic cover of their 1993 single
which Williams encouraged the crowd to sing along to
Paramore covering ‘Dreams’ by The Cranberries in Dublin 🇮🇪 Amazing cover 😍 pic.twitter.com/8cA6WJG4ku
The performance was especially poignant as since Paramore had last performed in Ireland back in 2027
the Limerick-band's singer Dolores O'Riordan had sadly passed away on 15th January 2018
Williams thanked the crowd and admitted she'd been dreaming of performing the song with them for years
calling their contribution the "stuff of legend"
The moving performance came half-way through the band's 21-song set
which included hits from across their career such as Decode
Aint It Fun and Still Into You alongside the tracks from the band's most recent album This Is Why
The gig also gave saw Williams give her Crystal Clear song its live debut and well as Crave
Paramore, Dublin debuting Crave ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Qkqu3FUGUE
READ MORE: Hayley Williams thanks Paramore fans for championing their “rebirth” on 10th anniversary of self-titled LP
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Paramore continue their live dates across the UK, supported by Bloc Party
with shows that will see them visit Glasgow tonight (Monday 17th April) and will include a show at The O2
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If our guides to the three other biggest European festivals in Sziget
Glastonbury and Roskilde haven’t convinced you of the continents insatiable appetite for large..
Beginning as a one-day event in 1977 the festival has gradually grown throughout its history to include four days
When you factor in its 85,000 daily ticket holders that expansion seems only natural and organiser Herman Schueremans has been fidgeting with the scale of the event since its explosion in popularity
It evolved to the scale of double festival
with the municipality of Torhout included as the second festival site
That was until 1999 when it reverted back to the single location of Werchter
Given its popularity though it might seem a little surprising that a double festival wasn’t viable. Especially when you consider, that much like Tomorrowland
the majority of festival punters come from outside of Belgium
However given that the festival shares acts with Roskilde and Arras Main Square Festival in France a double event seems hardly necessary
Those events are held on the same weekend with Glastonbury sometimes also clashing with Rock Werchter
Much like the aforementioned festivals this Belgium event shares the same reverence in its beautiful setting
top notch facilities and for its ability to run smoothly year in year out
And you’d expect as much for a festival that has run for nearly 40 years
The organisers capacity to deal with around 139,000 attendees every year is integral to its success but its past lineups have helped forge this festival ahead into the future
Having David Bowie headline two years in a row probably doesn’t hurt and nor does booking the likes of Iggy Pop
Oasis and The Chemical Brothers just to name a few
Much like its contemporaries that run every year you can expect Rock Werchter to be drawing big name acts and international revellers for many more years
The 2014 Rock Werchter lineup is easily one of the event’s best bills in its history
Just mention the first six headliners in Metallica
Placebo and The Black Keys and you should be sold
What about when we add in Scottish indie rockers Fran Ferdinand
New York three-piece Interpol and the legendary Pixies
Even if rock isn’t your thing the likes of Skrillex
SBTRKT and Metronomy ensures that a broad range of listeners can enjoy this event
To see the full extent of this massive lineup follow this link
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This rock music event will take over the Belgium village of Werchter from the 3rd to the 6th of July
Ticketholders will first have to organize flights to Belgium with the capital of Brussels your likely destination
KLM and Singapore Airlines amongst others can take you there
The following are a list of estimated return airfares that were available at the time of writing
Adelaide: Two-stop flights are valued upwards of $2400
Brisbane: Two-stop flights are valued upwards of $1700
Melbourne: Two-stop flights are valued upwards of $2000
Perth: Two-stop flights are valued upwards of $2000
Sydney: Two-stop flights are valued upwards of $1900
At the basement of Brussels Airport punters can take a train to the nearby town Leuven
However to travel from Leuven Railway Station to Werchter’s Festival Park you’re encouraged to use De Lijn’s special shuttle service
You can claim one free and nominative E-Train Ticket from here. These tickets are also valid on the shuttle service between Leuven and the festival site. For more details of this deal follow this link
Alternatively you can check out travel packages from the UK here
Camping tickets come in at the reasonable price of €18 per person in presale or €25 at the entrance of the campsite
which is located on the outskirts of the festival site
It’s a first come first serve basis in terms of which zone you’d prefer so keep that in mind when planning your journey
All campsites provide free washing facilities
Showers may set you back a few euro depending on the campsite you’re staying in
There are no powered campsites or glamping options however you could seek out accommodation at the nearby towns of Leuven and Mechelen if camping isn’t your thing. To begin your hotel research follow this link
For the full festival ‘Combi Ticket’ potential punters will have to fork out €205
One day tickets are quickly selling out at €83 a piece so we’d advise you to get in quick if there’s one day you’d prefer over another
To purchase a festival ticket, camping add on and food and drink tickets click this link
If the ticket option you want is sold out there might be still a chance that you can attend this event. Just sign up for the waiting list here and the festival will contact you when a ticket is sold back to the organisers under their ticket exchange program
Rock Werchter knows a hungry festival goer when they see one and they’ve been doing this long enough to know that a large variety of taste buds need to be catered for
The food stalls at the festival offer everything from pizza and sandwiches
Need some fluids to wash that delicious food down
You’ll find plenty of stalls that sell coffee
fruit juice and wine to quench your thirst
All food and drink can be purchased through drink tokens which are available all throughout the festival site
however we’d advise that you stock up when you purchase you festival ticket just to avoid the lines
Losing your friends and having no phone reception to find them at any festival or big event is a nightmare
Rock Werchter have you covered though with all mobile-phone operators providing a temporary increase of capacity during the festival
There are also charging posts throughout the grounds just in case your device runs out of juice so don’t forget your charger
Cash and festivals can be a tough predicament but the organisers have you covered here as well
There are plenty of ATM’s throughout to withdraw money
however all food and drink stalls accept plastic so there is no need to carry large wads of Euros with you
International travellers should also take note of the lockers in the festival grounds
We recommend that you utilize them for your passport and valuables
They’re large enough to easily fit 2-3 jackets so don’t hesitate to share with your friends and fill that space
If you’re on a tight budget the festival provides one beverage token for every 20 empty plastic cups or PET bottles that you help recycle
For more details head to the official Rock Werchter website
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There have been dozens of concerned reactions to a report shown in VRT News’ weekday current affairs programme 'Terzake' about a now retired doctor at a West Flemish fertility clinic
The report revealed that the doctor may have used his own sperm to inseminate patients
The medical director of the hospital where the retired gynaecologist worked says that the hospital has received around a dozen reactions since the report was broadcast
Luc Harlet of what is now the AZ Delta hospital told VRT News that some of the reactions had come from patients that had been treated by the gynecologist in the 1980s
The hospital intents to offer individual counselling to everyone that might have been affected
During the 1980s a now retired gynecologist at the former Sint-Rembert Hospital in Torhout (West Flanders) may have used his own sperm for the artificial insemination of patients
The hospital is now part of the AZ Delta hospital that has sites in Turnhout
A man born after his mother had received fertility treatment from the doctor told his story in Thursday evening’s edition of Terzake
As soon as the broadcast had finished the AZ Delta hospital set up a contact point and a telephone hotline for anyone that might have been affected
By Friday morning the hospital had received around a dozen responses from concerned people
The hospital’s director Luc Harlet told VRT News that "Some of them had received fertility treatment form doctor in question during 1980s
but there were also some general questions
Some people that contacted us wished to remain anonymous for the time being
We urged them to contact us again next week."
Luc Harlet expects more emails and phone calls in the coming days "Yesterday's news will undoubtedly have had a major impact on the families that could potentially be involved
It is something that will need time to sink in
It is very courageous that some people already felt able to contact us yesterday."
Each case will be dealt with individually and AZ Delta will offer DNA tests to parents and donor children that want them
The tests will be carried out by Professor Poppe at Ghent University’s Centre for Medical Genetics
The hospital has not been contacted by the gynaecologist involved and the hospital has not contacted him
"A judicial investigation has been launched and we do not want to interfere in that
We will let it run its course and provide all necessary cooperation"
Skippers Haruna Niyonzima and Jean Baptista Mugiraneza have been excluded in Rwanda’s 27-man squad for their upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Central African Republic
Rwanda hosts Central African Republic in match day five of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations’ Qualifier on Sunday
The Amavubi head coach Vincent Mashami announced Rwanda’s squad to face Central African Republic on Tuesday morning at Ferwafa headquarters
has had a torrid time with his new Tanzanian side SC Simba this season and Mugiraneza
with 27 caps for Rwanda since 2006 and a skipper with APR FC were among the notable players left out by Coach Mashami who seeks to give exposure to other new players in bid to build a solid future squad
The duo have also been part of the Rwanda team which has played the last four qualifying matches against CAR (2-1) away in Bangui
Guinea (2-0) away in Conakry and Guinea (1-1) at home in Kigali
“Dropping Haruna and Mugiraneza for the upcoming qualifier against Central African Republic is not because they are not capable but we want to give a chance to other players to exhibit what they have at a such competitive level.”
they are still integral in our national team set-up but for this game
we need to see how other players especially the new ones can cope with such a match of this magnitude,” Mashami said
“We know we are out of contention for a place of next year’s Africa Cup of Nations and we will not have any better opportunity than to bring and expose the new blood that we have summoned,” added Mashami
“Regardless of what has happened to our previous matches
we must win this game and secure maximum points
We started this qualifying campaign on a poor note but we need to finish on a positive note despite being out of next year’s Afcon finals,” he said
Mashami has uncapped players like Mukura VS defender Hussein Rugirayabo
Rashid Kalisa (SC Kiyovu),Meddy Mushimiyimana (Police FC) and Tresor Shema (Torhout 1992km FC
South Africa’s based goalie Olivier Kwizera who features for Free State Stars has also been omitted for next week’s game
Abouba Bashunga (Rayon Sports FC) and Omar Rwabugiri (Mukura VS) will battle for the two goalkeeping slots in the 18-man Amavubi team which will take on CAR
The Amavubi team starts camp on Thursday night in Huye District and will kick-off intensive preparations the following day until November 17 at Stade Huye
Rwanda is placed bottom of Group H standings with one point
none points behind leaders Guinea who are followed by former African champions Cote d’Ivoire who sit second on the log with seven points while CAR is placed in third position with 4 points
Bashunga Abouba (Rayon Sports FC) and Rwabugiri Omar (Mukura VS)
Rutanga Eric (Rayon Sports FC) & Rugirayabo Hassan (Mukura VS)
Midfielders: Niyonzima Olivier (Rayon Sports FC)
Kalisa Rashid (SC Kiyovu) and Mushimiyimana Meddy (Police FC)