APR eye top spot as rain washes off Kiyovu game

APR FC will go into the Azam Rwanda Premier League match with Mukura on Sunday at Amahoro National Stadium knowing that victory will take them back to the top of the league standing.

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Damas Sikubwabo

The game between league leaders SC Kiyovu and Marines FC on Saturday was washed off by the afternoon heavy downpour after 34 minutes. / Sam Ngendahimana

SundayAPR FC vs Mukura VS Miroplast vs Amagaju Bugesera vs Sunrise FCKirehe FC vs EspoirGicumbi vs Police FCAS Kigali vs Etincelles

SaturdaySC Kiyovu 0-0 Marines (called off in 34th minute)

APR FC will go into the Azam Rwanda Premier League match with Mukura on Sunday at Amahoro National Stadium knowing that victory will take them back to the top of the league standing.

This is after the game between league leaders SC Kiyovu and Marines FC on Saturday was washed off by the afternoon heavy downpour after 34 minutes.

Kiyovu are one point ahead of APR and if their game had gone ahead and they won, the ‘Green Baggies’ would have gone four points clear before Sunday fixtures. FERWAFA’S Competitions Committee will meet in 48 hours to decide the new date on which the game will be replayed.

The four match officials consult each before they decided to call of the league match between Kiyovu and Marines due to water-logged Mumena pitch. / Sam Ngendahimana

Kiyovu supportes cheer on players during the match.

Marine FC goalkeeper Pascal Dukuzeyezu tries to save his side during the match. (All photos by Sam Ngendahimana)

Jimmy Mulisa’s APR, chasing a record-extending 17th league crown, dropped to the second spot with 14 points after playing out a goalless draw with the Police FC on Wednesday.

Mukura, who drew 2-2 against newcomers Miroplast FC on Wednesday are in sixth place with ten points from seven matches.

Looking ahead of today’s game, Mulisa said, "We want to win and go back on top, we’re fully focused on the challenge that Mukura always provides every time they meet APR, it’s important to go into the break on top of the table.”

Marine FC line up before starting the game.

Rubavu based team midfeilder Eric Karema captured here with team doctor on the pitch.

His opposite number, Christian Francis Haringingo of Mukura noted that, "We expect a very difficult game against APR but we are ready to fight.”

"APR is a strong team and experienced players and my players know that will need to work hard throughout the match and try to minimize mistakes that they commit,” said Haringingo.

Meanwhile, third-placed AS Kigali, who are a point behind APR, will be hoping to win against Etincelles FC at Kigali Stadium and pray that the army side drop points, in this case, Eric Nshimiyimana’s team will go top.

SC Kiyovu line up before starting the game.

SC KIYOVU skipper Fabrice Mugheni vies for the ball during the postponed match.

The game stopped in 9th minutes , after 15 minutes both teams come back. in 39th minutes referees decide to postpone it.

The match called off in 34th minute as the heavy rain washed the clash.

Innocent Seninga’s Police FC, who fourth with 11 points, will face Gicumbi FC at Stade de Gicumbi, seeking to win and close the gap of the leaders.

After Match-day 8, the league will be called off to allow the national team, ‘Amavubi’ prepare for the upcoming CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup set for December 3-17 in Kenya.

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