πŸ† SUDANESE GIANTS SHAKE UP RWANDA PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE
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πŸ† SUDANESE GIANTS SHAKE UP RWANDA PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE

KIGALI β€” The top of the Rwanda Premier League table is heating up as the two heavyweights from Sudan, Al Merrikh SC and Al Hilal SC, prepare for crucial Matchday 24 fixtures that could define the outcome of the 2025/2026 championship.

Both clubs, having taken up temporary refuge in the Rwandan top-flight due to the ongoing civil conflict in Sudan, are locking horns at the absolute peak of the standings alongside reigning Rwandan champions APR FC.

Al Merrikh SC: “Preparations Concluded” for Rutsiro Clash

Al Merrikh SC has officially declared itself ready to continue its relentless pursuit of the league summit. In a statement released ahead of their Saturday fixture, the Omdurman-based club confirmed they have “concluded preparations to face Rutsiro.”

The Red Devils are in scintillating form, currently sitting in 3rd place with 48 points. They have developed into one of the most feared units in the league this season under the tactical guidance of Serbian coach Darko Novic.

They go into Saturday’s match as heavy favorites against Rutsiro FC. While Rutsiro is languishing at the bottom end of the table in 18th place, Al Merrikh knows they cannot afford any slip-ups if they want to leapfrog APR FC and chase down their bitter arch-rivals, Al Hilal.

  • Fixture: Al Merrikh SC vs. Rutsiro FC
  • Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026

Al Hilal SC: Squad Reloaded as Internationals Return

Not to be outdone, current league leaders Al Hilal SC are making major moves of their own to protect their narrow lead at the top of the table. Sitting at 54 points, the “Blue Wave” has just come off a well-deserved 48-hour rest period designed to give the heavy-lifting squad some fresh legs.

Following the break, the team immediately resumed high-intensity training. The massive news for Al Hilal is that their international players have begun arriving back in Kigali after fulfilling national team duties.

With a fully reinforced roster, Al Hilal is finalizing its tactical preparations to host 9th-placed Marine FC on Monday. Having previously drawn 2-2 with Marines earlier in the season, Al Hilal will be looking for full redemption to maintain their cushion at the top.

  • Fixture: Al Hilal SC vs. Marine FC
  • Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

With only a handful of games remaining in the season, the unprecedented inclusion of these foreign giants has turned the Rwanda Premier League into one of the most exciting, closely-watched title races on the continent.

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