Struggling Etincelles FC will battle native rivals Marines FC in an important BK Professional League Rubavu derby at Umuganda Stadium on Saturday at 3PM.
The match is important for Etincelles, who’re preventing relegation, whereas Marines goal to strengthen their place within the high half of the desk.
Marines gained the first-round assembly 2-0.
Etincelles coach Abdu Beken Bizimana mentioned his aspect is set forward of the match.
“It’s a powerful derby, however my gamers know the duty forward,” he mentioned.
The rivalry has remained intense amongst gamers and followers, with Marines having fun with stronger shows in current conferences.
Marines coach Yves Rwasamanzi mentioned his group is focusing on one other victory.
“We wish all of the factors as a result of they’re crucial for my group. We beat them within the first spherical and wish to keep the identical outcome,” he mentioned.
A win for Etincelles would transfer them to twenty-eight factors, although they’d keep sixteenth.
Marines, eighth on 41 factors, might transfer nearer to seventh-placed Mukura.
In one other Saturday fixture, Police FC will host already-crowned champions Al Hilal within the day’s late kickoff.
Different Saturday fixtures:
SC Kiyovu vs AS Muhanga at Kigali Pelé Stadium (3PM)
Mukura vs Bugesera at Kamena Stadium (3PM)
Police FC vs Al Hilal at Kigali Pelé Stadium (6:30PM)
