Rayon Sports activities will tackle Sudan's Al Hilal SC in an important Group C encounter on Saturday, with a spot within the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup hanging within the steadiness.
The Rwandan powerhouse head into the match understanding {that a} draw can be sufficient to safe qualification for the final 4, whereas Al Hilal SC should ship a robust efficiency to maintain their hopes alive.
Regardless of the importance of the fixture, Rayon Sports activities captain Emmanuel Kabange Nshimiyimana says his workforce is approaching the competition with confidence fairly than concern, citing the familiarity between the 2 sides as a possibility for the Blues.
“We’re ready, simply as we have now proven in our earlier matches. By way of our day by day work with the coach, we perceive how vital this sport is for our journey within the CECAFA Kagame Cup. We all know what’s at stake, and we’re decided to not lose,” Kabange instructed journalists in a pre-match press convention.
“We have now performed towards Al Hilal SC earlier than, and we all know them nicely. If you face a workforce a number of occasions, you achieve a greater understanding of how they play, and that provides you confidence. They’re a robust workforce, however we’re sturdy as nicely.”
Rayon Sports activities have displayed resilience and organisation all through the group stage, placing themselves in a robust place forward of the decisive conflict. Nonetheless, they may face a stern take a look at towards an skilled Al Hilal facet famend for its high quality and pedigree in regional soccer.
