Wednesday, November 27

APR FC vs Bugesera FC, at Kigali Pele Stadium

Kick-off: 6PM

Bugesera FC coach Christian Francis Haringingo has warned his players that the club is not safe from relegation amid recent struggles in the Rwanda Premier League.

Bugesera FC are in 13th place with 8 points on the table and are level on points with relegation-bound Etincelles (15th) and two points clear of bottom-placed with Kiyovu Sports.

Their next test will be against APR FC in a rescheduled league match on Wednesday, November 27, at Kigali Pele Stadium. The Burundian knows his job is on the line and he could be sacked if the Nyamata-based side loses the match.

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Prior to the match, Haringingo expressed his optimism about the team’s prospects of escaping the relegation zone with win against APR FC but cautioned his players against complacency.

"We are in a delicate position right now,” Haringingo said.

"We need to keep the momentum, and win at least our next three games to increase our chances of staying in the top tier league next season.”

"We still have many matches but we need to win the game and be on safe side early in season.”

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Bugesera FC were on the brink of relegation last season until Haringingo rescued them in the last match of the league campaign to stay in the top tier division.

The same side is struggling this campaign and his future at the club hangs by a thread until he beats APR FC to avoid putting themselves in a similar situation.

"Last season we struggled to stay on top so we need to avoid it again and we must start with APR,” Haringingo said.

It will, however, be an uphill task for the Nyamata-based side who face Darko Novic’s side which also needs to keep their winning run in their pursuit of the title.

"We need to win this game as we want to stay in title race. Our players know very well that a win on Wednesday will give us a great deal of confidence going into the next fixtures,” said head coach Darko Novic.

APR currently sit in 8th place with 12 points. A win would move them to sixth place with 15 points.