APR FC Suffer Narrow Defeat to Zamalek as CAF Champions League Tie Heads to Egypt

APR FC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Egyptian giants Zamalek SC in the first leg of the second round of the CAF Champions League at Amahoro Stadium on Friday evening.

The Rwandan champions were unable to secure a positive result at home, leaving them with a difficult task ahead of the return leg in Egypt.

Nasser Mansy Dessouky Ahmed El Sayed scored the decisive goal for Zamalek, giving the Egyptian side a slender advantage ahead of the second meeting.

Despite the setback, APR FC still have an opportunity to fight for qualification. The military club will need a strong performance in Egypt to overturn the deficit and keep their CAF Champions League campaign alive.

The return leg is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Egypt, where APR FC will be aiming to produce a memorable result against one of Africa’s most established clubs.

With only one goal separating the two sides, the tie remains open, although APR FC face a challenging test away from home.

Can APR FC overturn the deficit and eliminate Zamalek SC to make history in African football?