The BK Professional League has entered a decisive section because the battle to keep away from relegation intensifies with solely two matches remaining within the season.
Whereas soccer usually produces surprising twists, the combat for survival seems set to go all the way down to the ultimate day, with a number of golf equipment nonetheless unsure of their top-flight standing for subsequent season.
5 groups, Rutsiro FC, AS Muhanga, Etincelles FC, AS Kigali and Amagaju FC, stay vulnerable to relegation and will both safe survival or drop to the second division relying on leads to the closing fixtures of the marketing campaign.
Instances Sport breaks down the present standings and the important thing matches that might decide every membership’s destiny earlier than the tip of the season.
18. Rutsiro FC (26 factors)
Backside-placed Rutsiro FC are firmly in must-win territory as they combat to keep away from relegation. With solely two matches remaining, the Western Province aspect should accumulate most factors and enhance their objective distinction to face any lifelike probability of survival.
Any slip-up may go away them condemned to the second division.
To flee the relegation zone, Rutsiro should win each of their remaining matches whereas hoping groups above them, significantly AS Kigali and Etincelles, drop essential factors.
Remaining fixtures
Might 22: Rutsiro FC vs AS Kigali
Might 29: Rutsiro FC vs Bugesera FC
17. AS Muhanga (28 factors)
AS Muhanga additionally stay deep in relegation bother and face a tough process to protect their top-flight standing.
At the moment second from backside, the membership should safe most factors from its last two matches to maintain survival hopes alive. Defensive self-discipline can be essential, particularly after repeatedly conceding late targets all through the season.
Coach Mousa Gatera and his aspect not solely want victories of their remaining fixtures however should additionally depend on beneficial outcomes elsewhere, significantly involving groups simply above them similar to Amagaju FC and AS Kigali.
With the underside two groups set to drop routinely, each level may show decisive.
Remaining fixtures
Might 22: Amagaju FC vs AS Muhanga
Might 29: Marines FC vs AS Muhanga
16. Etincelles FC (31 factors)
Etincelles boosted their survival hopes with a dramatic 3-2 derby victory over Marines FC on Might 16 at Umuganda Stadium. Nevertheless, Abdul Bekeni Bizimana’s aspect are nonetheless not mathematically protected and stay susceptible heading into the ultimate stretch of the season.
The Rubavu-based membership will possible want a minimum of 4 factors from their last two league matches to safe security with out relying on different outcomes.
Dropped factors from rivals similar to AS Muhanga and Rutsiro FC would additionally work in Etincelles’ favour.
The Peace Cup semifinalists now face added strain as they put together for a tough run-in that features demanding fixtures and the necessity to enhance their away kind.
Remaining fixtures
Might 24: Gorilla FC vs Etincelles FC
Might 31: Etincelles FC vs Al Hilal Omdurman
15. AS Kigali (32 factors)
AS Kigali stay dangerously near the relegation zone after an inconsistent marketing campaign, regardless of holding a slight benefit over the groups under them.
The Residents want only one win from their remaining two matches to mathematically assure survival. With 32 factors already on the board, three further factors would safe their place in subsequent season’s BK Professional League no matter different outcomes.
Remaining fixtures
Might 22: Rutsiro FC vs AS Kigali
Might 29: AS Kigali vs Musanze FC
14. Amagaju FC (34 factors)
Amagaju FC are at the moment within the strongest place among the many groups battling relegation. Sitting six factors above the drop zone, the Southern Province aspect want just one level from their last two video games to formally safe survival.
A optimistic lead to both of their remaining fixtures would assure their place within the high flight subsequent season.
Remaining fixtures
Might 22: Amagaju FC vs AS Muhanga
Might 29: Mukura VS vs Amagaju FC
