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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Friday<\/b><\/p>\n

Finals<\/b><\/p>\n

Men<\/b><\/p>\n

Patriots Vs APR 8pm<\/b><\/p>\n

Women<\/b><\/p>\n

REG Vs APR 6pm<\/b><\/p>\n

Local basketball giants Patriots and rivals APR square off in the men\u2019s final of the preseason tournament at Amahoro indoor stadium on Friday.<\/p>\n

The game starts at 8pm.<\/p>\n

Patriots reached the final after edging out Rwanda Energy Group (REG) in semi-finals, whereas APR saw off IPRC-Kigali.<\/p>\n

In a telephone interview on Thursday, Patriots head coach Bernard Oluoch told this publication that his side will be all out to \u2018play hard and enjoy the game\u2019 for a win.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are aware of APR\u2019s tough and good players,\u201d he said, noting that \u201cwe will be out there to play hard, enjoy the game and do everything possible to win.\u201d<\/p>\n

Separately, APR tactician Cliff Owuor said: \u201cWe are ready and we will give it our best to lift the trophy.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the women\u2019s category, REG will take on APR in the final. Kick off, 6pm.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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