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

Al Merrikh vs Gasogi United<\/p>\n

APR vs Gorilla<\/p>\n

APR FC host Gorilla FC on Friday, 3:30PM at Kigali Pele\u0301 Stadium aiming for a win that could lift them to second place in the Rwanda Premier League.<\/p>\n

The military side are third with 39 points, three behind leaders Al Hilal and one adrift of second-placed Al Merrikh. The Sudanese side face Gasogi United at 12:30PM at Kigali Stadium.<\/p>\n

Victory for APR against 14th-placed Gorilla, who have 22 points, would strengthen their push near the summit.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe league is so tough, and we must be ready every week for every game. We know what it takes to win this kind of match and we are ready for the game,\u201d Jean Bosco Ruboneka said.<\/p>\n

APR have dominated this fixture, winning nine of their previous 10 league meetings against Gorilla, with one draw.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Al Hilal dropped points in a 1-1 draw against Rayon Sports. A win for Al Merrikh over Gasogi would take them top of the table on 43 points.<\/p>\n

Gasogi United, who sit 12th with 24 points, will be hoping to upset the Sudanese side, who have competed in the league since September.<\/p>\n

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

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