Today is the big day for continental validation. This Friday at 16:00 GMT, Amahoro Stadium in Kigali is set to come alive for the return leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League between Rwanda's APR FC and Congo's FC Les Aigles. Having triumphed in the first leg in Kinshasa with a crucial goal from Soze Zemanga (1-0), the Congolese team approaches this second clash with a slight but valuable advantage on the scoreboard.
The stakes are immense for both teams: securing the coveted ticket to the second preliminary round of the continent's most prestigious club competition. For the Samourais of APR FC, backed by 45,000 fans at Amahoro Stadium, the goal is to win by at least two goals to turn the tide. A Rwandan victory by 1-0 would take both teams to the dreaded penalty shootout.
On the other hand, the players of FC Les Aigles du Congo have several options at their disposal to ensure their qualification. A simple draw or a win would guarantee them access to the next phase. Furthermore, thanks to the away goals rule, even a loss by a single goal with at least one goal scored (2-1, 3-2…) would also qualify the Congolese club. All elements are in place for an electrifying showdown on the pitch in Kigali.
