APR calls for fans’ patience amidst poor results
Monday, August 21, 2023
The management of APR has called on fans to show some patience to the club in the wake of their recent poor results. COURTESY

The management of APR has called on fans to show some patience to the club in the wake of their recent poor results.

The military side has had a slow start to the season, failing to record a win in their three recent games despite making major signings dominated by foreign players in what brought the club’s decade long ‘home grown players only’ policy to an end.

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Since new head coach Thierry Froger took charge in July, the military side managed just one win from the past four matches before losing 3-0 to bitter rivals Rayon Sports in the Super Cup and drawing twice including a goalless draw against Mukura in the preseason.

But Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Somalian minnows Gaadiidka FC in the CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg in Kigali didn’t go down well with the fans and some have started to ask the club’s hierarchy to sack him before it is too late and bring their former Moroccan coach Adil Mohammed back to replace him.

It is not normal at APR to see fans booing their own coach like they did for Froger who has to respond quickly to get the team back and firing.

The club management admits that the team’s recent form needs to improve but cautioned supporters to stay calm and give their coach time to build his dream team.

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"The season has only just begun, offering ample opportunity for improvement. It's crucial to bear in mind that forging a resilient team identity requires time and dedicated effort," a statement released by the club on Monday reads in part.

The fans feel the club owes them an apology and Times Sport understands that fans club’s representatives across the country are gathering for a showdown meeting on Monday, August 21.

APR, who have won the Rwanda Premier League for four consecutive times, will lock horns with Gaadiidka FC on Thursday, August 24 in the CAF Champions League preliminary round return leg which is set to take place in Kigali.