APR FC Honorary Deputy Chairman Gen. Mubarakh Muganga has publicly apologised to the membership’s supporters following Friday’s shock 5-0 defeat to Gor Mahia within the opening match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, describing the efficiency as unacceptable and promising a robust response.
Expectations have been excessive for APR FC, significantly after an lively recruitment drive aimed toward strengthening the squad forward of the 2026/27 season and the membership’s upcoming CAF Champions League marketing campaign.
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Nonetheless, the Rwandan champions suffered certainly one of their heaviest defeats in current reminiscence, leaving hundreds of followers shocked and elevating contemporary questions concerning the staff’s readiness for the season forward.
Talking on Radio Rwanda’s sports activities programme on Saturday, Gen. Muganga expressed remorse over the consequence and mentioned the gamers and technical workers had been reminded of their duties.
“To APR FC followers and soccer lovers who got here to assist us within the opening match of the CECAFA Kagame Cup, on behalf of APR FC, I sincerely apologise for ruining the beginning of the event for you,” Gen. Muganga mentioned.
“The gamers carried out very poorly. Instantly after the match, I met the coaches and gamers and clearly informed them that their efficiency was unacceptable.”
The military chief revealed that discussions held after the match ended with the gamers acknowledging their shortcomings and committing to a much-improved efficiency within the remaining fixtures.
“The gamers and coaches apologised and pledged to combat for victory. On behalf of the complete APR FC household, I as soon as once more ask on your forgiveness and invite you to come back and witness the gamers fulfil that promise,” he added.
The defeat has intensified scrutiny on APR FC, a membership broadly anticipated to dominate home soccer and make a stronger impression on the continental stage after investing closely in new expertise through the switch window.
APR FC will now search redemption once they face Djibouti’s Garde Républicaine FC of their second Group A match on Monday, July 27, at Kigali Pelé Stadium.
