Friday:
APR FC v Les Aigles du Congo, Amahoro Stadium, 6PM
APR FC head coach Abderrahim Taleb says his aspect is targeted on overturning a first-leg deficit once they host DR Congo’s Les Aigles du Congo within the return leg of the CAF Champions League first preliminary spherical at Amahoro Stadium on Friday night.
The Rwandan champions continued preparations on Wednesday with an intense coaching session at Amahoro Stadium as gamers and technical employees fine-tuned their techniques.
APR path 1-0 from the primary leg in Lubumbashi, the place Soze Zemanga scored the one purpose to provide Les Aigles du Congo the benefit.
Taleb stated he was assured his squad may reply to the setback.
“Taking part in in entrance of our supporters provides us further motivation, and we should present the suitable mentality from the primary minute,” he stated.
APR might be with out midfielder Ronald Ssekiganda, who’s suspended after receiving a pink card within the first leg.
The absence of the Ugandan worldwide is a setback, however Taleb stated the crew has sufficient depth to manage.
“Each participant is necessary, however soccer is concerning the collective. We have now gamers able to step in and provides all the things for the crew. Our focus is on delivering a disciplined and efficient efficiency,” he famous.
APR will look to make house benefit depend, with a big crowd anticipated at Amahoro Stadium. Vice-captain Yunusu Nshimiyimana has additionally expressed confidence that the crew can overturn the deficit.
Different CAF Champions League fixtures:
Elsewhere, a number of golf equipment take slender benefits into the return legs of the primary preliminary spherical.
Egyptian champions Pyramids FC beat Kenya’s Gor Mahia 2-0 away, whereas five-time African champions TP Mazembe secured a 1-0 win over Ghana’s Medeama SC.
Tanzanian giants Simba SC additionally take a 1-0 benefit in opposition to Malawi’s Mighty Wanderers.
Sudan’s Al Hilal are higher positioned after a 2-0 away win over Burundi’s Aigle Noir.
Angola’s Wiliete recorded one of many largest first-leg wins, beating Seychelles’ Foresters FC 4-0, whereas Morocco’s Maghreb de Fès defeated Rahimo FC 4-1.
Orlando Pirates and Mauritian debutants La Remedy Waves performed out a goalless draw, leaving that tie finely balanced forward of the return leg.
CAF has confirmed that golf equipment eradicated within the preliminary levels will obtain a $100,000 assist bundle, whereas the Champions League winners will earn $6 million.
