Al Hilal vs APR FC (3PM CAT) Venue: Kigali Pele Stadium APR FC face a major test of their ambitions when they host Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman on Tuesday at Kigali Pelé Stadium, kick-off at 15:00, in a top-of-the-table Rwanda Premier League clash. As APR continue to chase progress in the CAF Champions League, they must first prove themselves domestically against one of the strongest sides in the league. The fixture highlights the growing competitiveness of the league following the inclusion of Sudanese teams. Al Hilal come into the match in strong form after a dominant 4-0 victory over Rayon Sports, while APR look to protect their position at the summit. APR top the standings with 37 points, just two ahead of Al Hilal, who sit second on 35 points, making this a direct title-contending encounter. The match was initially scheduled for Amahoro Stadium but has been moved to Kigali Pelé Stadium. The encounter also carries added tension following a failed transfer move involving APR defender Clement Niyigena, as well as memories of APR’s 3-1 defeat to Al Hilal in the 2024 CECAFA Kagame Cup semifinals. With Al Hilal seeking momentum ahead of their CAF Champions League group-stage clash against FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo, and APR eager to prove they can compete beyond domestic dominance, Tuesday’s match promises intensity and high stakes.
