APR FC sign KCCA defender Rukundo

APR FC have completed the signing of right-back Denis Rukundo from Uganda Premier League champions, Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) on a two-year contract. The 20-year-old becomes APR’s third summer signing after striker Ernest Sugira, who had been released by DR Congo side AS Vita Club and right-back Fitina Omborenga from MFK Topvar Topoľčany in Slovakian third division. APR Secretary General, Adolphe Kalisa, confirmed Rukundo’s signing, but without giving much details regarding his contract—he had one year left on his contract with KCCA. “We expect Rukundo to arrive in the country tomorrow (Wednesday) to join other players for pre-season preparations,” Kalisa told Times Sport on Tuesday. Rukundo joined KCCA in June, 2016 on a two-year contract from then relegated Ugandan Premier League side Maroons FC. The youngster helped KCCA win the Ugandan League title last season. Meanwhile, the reigning Peace Cup champions played in a six-team pre-season tournament last week, winning twice and losing one. They beat Etincelles FC and DC Virunga FC (DR Cong) 1-0 respectively and lost to AS Kigali on penalties 3-2 after a 2-2 draw in normal time. Other teams were; Marines FC (Rwanda) and DR Congo’s AS Kabsha. Jimmy Mulisa’s team also played against Uganda’s Sports Club Villa on Monday, losing 2-1 at Kigali Stadium in Nyamirambo. Record 16- league winners, APR FC, who finished third last season, behind champions Rayon Sports and second-placed Police FC, will start their campaign against Sunrise FC on September 30. editorial@newtimes.co.rw