{"id":117181,"date":"2025-12-11T13:47:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T13:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/daoud-ba-leads-al-merrikh-over-marines-fc"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:48:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:48:14","slug":"daoud-ba-leads-al-merrikh-over-marines-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/daoud-ba-leads-al-merrikh-over-marines-fc","title":{"rendered":"Daoud Ba Leads Al-Merrikh Over Marines FC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Al-Merrikh edged Marines FC 1\u20130 at Kigali Pele\u0301 Stadium on Wednesday to maintain their form in Rwanda Premier League.<\/p>\n

Daouda Ba scored the decisive goal in the 18th minute, finishing off a well-placed cross from Fenohasina Gilles Razafimaro.<\/p>\n

The Sudanese side created several chances to extend their lead, but Musa Adam, Daba Sogoba and Obino Chisala were unable to capitalize their chances.<\/p>\n

Marines FC were, on the other hand, pushing for an equalizer, with Kennedy Hoziyana, Moi\u0308se Nyarugabo and Taiba Mbonyumwami all testing goalkeeper Brahim Sanou, who stood firm with multiple saves.<\/p>\n

The victory lifted Al-Merrikh to 12 points from six matches, while Marines FC remained third on the table with 18 points from 11 games.<\/p>\n

Marines FC will host Kiyovu Sports on Sunday, as Al-Merrikh prepare to welcome Amagaju FC in their next fixture.<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – Rwanda. Al-Merrikh edged Marines FC 1\u20130 at Kigali Pele\u0301 Stadium on Wednesday to maintain their form in Rwanda Premier League. Daouda Ba scored the decisive goal in the 18th minute, finishing off a well-placed cross from Fenohasina Gilles Razafimaro. 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