Wednesday, Might 27
Al Merrikh vs APR FC
Striker Cheikh Djibril Ouattara has mentioned he’s open to staying at APR FC, dismissing hypothesis surrounding his future after enjoying a key function within the membership’s home double through the 2025/26 season.
The Burkinabè striker joined the Rwandan champions in January 2025 on a two-year contract that runs till January 2027.
After enduring a troublesome spell in Algeria, Ouattara rapidly rediscovered his kind at APR and established himself as probably the most influential forwards within the BK Professional League.
His objectives proved essential in APR’s profitable league marketing campaign, with the striker at present main the scoring charts with 16 objectives—one forward of Thaiba Mbonyumwami of Marine FC, who sits second with 15.
Ouattara additionally performed a decisive function in APR’s Peace Cup triumph, contributing vital objectives and efficient hold-up play because the army facet navigated the knockout levels to raise the trophy.
Regardless of his spectacular performances, hypothesis over his future has intensified forward of the low season switch window, with studies suggesting he might depart the membership on the finish of the marketing campaign.
The striker, nonetheless, dismissed these rumours and reaffirmed his dedication to APR.
“It’s not true. I signed a two-year contract with APR FC, and I nonetheless have six months remaining,” Ouattara mentioned.
Ouattara will now look to strengthen his lead within the Golden Boot race when APR host Al Merrikh on Wednesday at Kigali Pele Stadium in an important conflict involving groups battling close to the highest of the league desk.
APR at present sit second with 62 factors from 33 matches, three factors forward of third-placed Al Merrikh, who’ve performed one sport fewer.
