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 combating relegation, whereas Marines purpose to strengthen their place within the prime half of the desk.
Marines gained the first-round assembly 2-0.
Etincelles coach Abdu Beken Bizimana mentioned his aspect is decided 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 latest conferences.
Marines coach Yves Rwasamanzi mentioned his staff is concentrating on one other victory.
“We would like all of the factors as a result of they’re essential for my staff. We beat them within the first spherical and wish to preserve the identical consequence,” he mentioned.
A win for Etincelles would transfer them to twenty-eight factors, although they might 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)
