{"id":117744,"date":"2025-12-18T13:48:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T13:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/al-merrikh-seek-to-maintain-form-ahead-of-etincelles-tie"},"modified":"2025-12-18T14:31:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T14:31:26","slug":"al-merrikh-seek-to-maintain-form-ahead-of-etincelles-tie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/al-merrikh-seek-to-maintain-form-ahead-of-etincelles-tie","title":{"rendered":"Al Merrikh seek to maintain form ahead of Etincelles tie"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Wednesday, December 17<\/p>\n

Etincelles Vs Al Merrikh<\/p>\n

Venue: Umuganda Stadium, Rubavu<\/p>\n

Kick-off: 3PM<\/p>\n

Al Merrikh SC will be looking to keep their fine run of form going when they visit Etincelles FC at Umuganda Stadium in the Rwanda Premier League.<\/p>\n

Unbeaten in their last four matches, the Sudanese side currently sits ninth on the table with 15 points from seven games. After a slow start to their debut campaign in Rwanda, Al Merrikh have begun to find their rhythm.<\/p>\n

Striker Daouda Ba, who recently scored against Marine FC and SC Kiyovu, said the team is gradually adapting to the demands of the league.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe started slowly, but we are adapting well to the league. We must keep the same spirit because every game is quite tough,\u201d Ba said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone must be ready for this match, and we are prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Etincelles FC come into the fixture full of confidence after a resounding 3-1 victory over Musanze FC. Head coach Djuma Masudi has urged his players to build on that momentum and make full use of their home advantage.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must maintain the winning spirit. We are facing a strong team, but we must be ready and try to maximize our chances to get a good result,\u201d Masudi said.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. Wednesday, December 17 Etincelles Vs Al Merrikh Venue: Umuganda Stadium, Rubavu Kick-off: 3PM Al Merrikh SC will be looking to keep their fine run of form going when they visit Etincelles FC at Umuganda Stadium in the Rwanda Premier League. 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