CECAFA Kagame Cup: APR FC negotiating the semi finals

 Through the Mauritanian forward Mamadou Sy’s only goal, Rwandan champions APR FC secured a win over El – Merreikh Bentiu, advancing interests into the CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-finals.

In a match that begun at 2000hrs CAT at the Chamazi Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam, saw APR FC steadily attacking with the South Sudan side solely defending. The 45 minutes concluded with a 0-0 score despite the Rwandan army side continuous attacks.

APR's Niyomugabo dribbles past El- Merreikh player ©️ Umuseke

In the second half, APR made changes with Taddeo Lwanga and Dushimimana Olivier leaving the pitch, letting in Kwitonda Alain and Mamadou Sy at the 67^th minute of the game.

Photo by ©️ Umuseke

The substitutions saw the Rwandan side achieve joy as Mamadou Sy scored a goal on the 69^th minute with a header, a cross from Niyomugabo Claude.

On the 77^th minute APR made one more substitution, with Victor Mbaoma leaving the pitch and Dauda coming in to defend the goal scored.

APR’s Darko Navic tactics led to harvest as his boys understood him, maintaining the lead to advance in the next round of the tournament as the army side obtained 6 points in two games.

The Rwandan side will return on Monday, 15^th 1200hrs in clash with Uganda’s SC Villa as El- Merreikh will play Singida Big Stars. APR is required to at least draw in the third match to secure a place in the semi-finals while SC Villa is required to win.