APR FC captain Claude Niyomugabo has revealed that reaching the group stage of the CAF Champions League stays his greatest dream, describing it as a private mission he hopes to perform earlier than leaving the membership.
APR lately accomplished a second consecutive home double after including the 2026 Peace Cup title to the league crown they secured final week.
The military facet lifted the Peace Cup after defeating rivals Rayon Sports activities 4–2 on penalties following a 1–1 draw within the closing performed on Saturday, Might 23, at Amahoro Stadium.
Regardless of dominating home soccer for years, APR are but to achieve the CAF Champions League group stage since becoming a member of the highest flight in 1995, and Niyomugabo admitted the achievement stays one in every of his biggest ambitions.
“In my coronary heart, I really feel I owe APR FC qualification to the CAF Champions League group stage,” he mentioned.
“Different African golf equipment that are actually regulars at that stage began from humble beginnings. With perception and exhausting work, it’s potential for us too.”
The defender added that failing to realize the milestone with APR would stay one of many greatest regrets of his profession.
“If I go away APR FC with out reaching the group levels, it should stick with me ceaselessly. I might remorse it deeply. It’s one thing I actually wish to obtain.”
Niyomugabo additionally praised the membership’s success this season, saying everybody related to APR has each cause to have fun.
“Gamers, membership leaders and supporters — each APR FC fan wherever they’re — has each cause to be completely happy.”
The 2025/26 CAF Champions League season concluded on Sunday, with Mamelodi Sundowns capturing their second title after holding AS FAR to a 1-1 attract Morocco to win the ultimate 2-1 throughout two legs.
