Rayon Sports activities will tackle Sudan's Al Hilal SC in an important Group C encounter on Saturday, with a spot within the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup hanging within the stability.
The Rwandan powerhouse head into the match figuring out {that a} draw can be sufficient to safe qualification for the final 4, whereas Al Hilal SC should ship a powerful efficiency to maintain their hopes alive.
Regardless of the importance of the fixture, Rayon Sports activities captain Emmanuel Kabange Nshimiyimana says his crew is approaching the competition with confidence relatively than worry, citing the familiarity between the 2 sides as a chance for the Blues.
“We’re ready, simply as we have now proven in our earlier matches. By means of our every day work with the coach, we perceive how necessary this sport is for our journey within the CECAFA Kagame Cup. We all know what’s at stake, and we’re decided to not lose,” Kabange advised journalists in a pre-match press convention.
“We’ve got performed in opposition to Al Hilal SC earlier than, and we all know them properly. Whenever you face a crew a number of instances, you acquire a greater understanding of how they play, and that provides you confidence. They’re a powerful crew, however we’re robust as properly.”
Rayon Sports activities have displayed resilience and organisation all through the group stage, placing themselves in a powerful place forward of the decisive conflict. Nevertheless, they’ll face a stern take a look at in opposition to an skilled Al Hilal facet famend for its high quality and pedigree in regional soccer.
