APR FC have knowledgeable the Rwanda Soccer Federation (FERWAFA) that they won’t take part within the 2026 FERWAFA Tremendous Cup, citing considerations over modifications to the competitors’s format and what the membership described as insufficient session with taking part groups.
The membership communicated its determination in a proper letter submitted to FERWAFA on Monday, August 10, outlining the explanations behind its withdrawal from the event, which is scheduled for August 22 and 28.
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FERWAFA Secretary Normal Bonnie Mugabe confirmed that the federation had obtained the letter from APR FC and mentioned the considerations raised by the defending champions can be reviewed earlier than a choice is made on the subsequent plan of action.
“We obtained the letter yesterday night (Monday, August 10) from the APR FC secretariat. Their causes shall be reviewed, and you can be knowledgeable of the subsequent steps within the coming days,” Mugabe mentioned.
In its correspondence, APR FC argued that the membership was not knowledgeable prematurely in regards to the determination to vary the format of the Tremendous Cup, which it mentioned disrupted its planning and preparations for the 2026/27 season.
The military facet additionally maintained that taking part golf equipment weren’t adequately consulted earlier than the modifications had been permitted.
In keeping with APR FC, correct consultations would have allowed the golf equipment to contribute to the decision-making course of and acquire a greater understanding of the event’s format and advantages.
The membership additionally pointed to scheduling conflicts, saying that by the point it was knowledgeable in regards to the revised competitors plans, it had already organized a sequence of pleasant matches as a part of its preparations for the upcoming CAF Champions League marketing campaign.
The 2026 FERWAFA Tremendous Cup was initially anticipated to function APR FC, Rayon Sports activities, Kiyovu Sports activities and Police FC. The event is scheduled to be performed on August 22 and 28.
APR FC received the earlier version after defeating arch-rivals Rayon Sports activities 4-1.
