APR FC travel to Egypt for Zamalek return leg (Photos) #rwanda #RwOT

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The delegation, comprising players, coaches and club officials, departed Kigali International Airport in the early hours of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, travelling via Nairobi, Kenya.

The Rwandan champions travelled with 23 players for the return leg, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, as they seek to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg and advance to the next round.

The squad includes Hakizimana Adolphe, Ernan Siluane, Nshimiyimana Yunusu, Madou Zon, Byiringiro Jean Gilbert, Ishimwe Christian, Mamadou Traore, Memel Dao, Ronald Ssekiganda, Djibril Ouattara, Amani Michel and William Togui.

Others are Mudahigwa Christian, Nduwayo Alexis, Ishimwe Abdoul, Fitina Ombolenga, Bugingo Hakim, Rubuguza Jean Pierre, Iraguha Hadji, Ngabonziza Pacifique, Hakim Kiwanuka, Uwiyaremye Fidali and Dauda Yussifu.

Most of the players left behind are from the club's youth team. They include Niyonzima Abidal, Ethinne Bana, Mwumvaneza Tumusiifu, Ndugutse Assoumani, and Ruhamyankiko Ivan.

APR FC lost the first leg 1-0 to Zamalek and must win the return fixture to keep their hopes of progressing in the competition alive.

The delegation, comprising players, coaches and club officials, departed Kigali International Airport in the early hours of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, travelling via Nairobi, Kenya.
Ishimwe Christian is set to feature in APR FC's clash against Zamalek.
APR FC face uphill task in Egypt
Byiringiro Jean Gilbert is one of APR FC's key players.
Ruvuyanga, a former journalist, traveled with APR FC to Egypt.

Ishimwe Abdoul (right) is among the 23 players in APR FC's squad for the Zamalek clash.
Memel Dao, who impressed in the first leg, will feature in CAF Champions League return leg.
Dauda Yussif and Ishimwe Abdoul chat before APR FC's departure from Rwanda.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/apr-fc-travel-to-egypt-for-zamalek-return-leg-photos/

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