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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Time: 5:00 PM (Kigali Time)<\/p>\n

Venue: Azam Sports Complex<\/p>\n

Rwanda’s APR FC faces a tough challenge as it takes on Tanzania\u2019s Azam FC at the Azam Sports Complex this Sunday, August 18 in the first leg of the 2024\/25 CAF Champions League preliminary round.<\/p>\n

While the two teams have crossed paths in regional tournaments over the years, this will be their first encounter in the CAF Champions League.<\/p>\n

Prior to the first leg encounter, both teams have had a feel of the competition that awaits them as they played against each other’s close nemesis.<\/p>\n

APR lost 2-0 to Simba on Simba Day whereas Azam beat Rayon 1-0 on Rayon Day.<\/p>\n

APR\u2019s head coach Darko Novic has come under pressure from the fans following defeats to Police FC in the Super Cup and Red Arrows in the CECAFA Kagame Cup final.<\/p>\n

Azam FC, on the other hand, has had a mixed offseason. Their standout victory was the win over Rayon, but they also suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Yanga, despite taking an early lead.<\/p>\n

With Clement Niyigena at the back, APR has a strong defence line but their problems are expected to be in the midfield where Novic may deploy Yussif Dauda, Bosco Ruboneka and Ramadhan Niyibizi, a trio that has been criticised for not being creative enough.<\/p>\n

Azam head coach Youssouph Dabo will rely on his strong midfield marshalled around Zanzibar-born Feisal Abdallah Salim.<\/p>\n

The former Yanga FC star remains the heartbeat of the team, thanks to the assists he conjures for the strikers.<\/p>\n

In addition to him is hardworking Ghanaian defensive midfielder James Akaminko who was on his way to Rayon Sports on loan, though the deal did not materialise.<\/p>\n

It is expected to be a game that will be mostly centred in the midfield. The team that will utilise the little chances they get will walk away with the win.<\/p>\n

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