APR’s hopes of reaching the second round of the Orange Champions League have been rocked by injuries to first choice goalkeeper and versatile midfielder Jean Claude Iranzi
Sunday (2nd leg)APR vs TuskerAPR’s hopes of reaching the second round of the Orange Champions League have been rocked by injuries to first choice goalkeeper and versatile midfielder Jean Claude Iranzi.After a goalless first leg, the army side, which hosts Tusker FC of Kenya tomorrow at Amahoro Stadium, needs to win the return leg to progress into the second round.Both players missed yesterday’s training session and APR’s Dutch coach Ernie Brandts concedes that it’s a huge blow to the team."Both players have knee injuries,” a frustrated Brandts said."They have been in terrific form and it’s a big blow to the team there is no doubt about that.” "We now have to re-strategize for Sunday’s match,” he added.Tusker FC, coached by Sammy Omollo, jetted in yesterday. The Kenyans know that a win or a score-draw will see them through."We have prepared well and are confident that we can come up with a good result here,” Omollo said.Tusker has been boasted with Joseph Shikokoti who missed the first leg due to trials in Armenia.