APR FC head coach Abderrahim Talib says this Sunday’s friendly match against Zambian champions Power Dynamos will form part of his team’s preparation for their CAF Champions League clash with defending champions Pyramids FC of Egypt.

The Rwandan army side will face the Egyptian giants in the preliminary round for the third consecutive season, with Talib making it clear that this time, his team is out for revenge.

“For APR, this is a game of revenge,” Talib told the club’s website. “We are now preparing for the match against Pyramids FC and, by playing warm-up matches, I hope to get the right game plan and tactics against them.”

The two sides last met in the 2023/24 edition, where Pyramids ran out 5-1 aggregate winners, drawing 1-1 in Kigali before sealing a 4-1 home victory in Egypt.

Talib, however, believes APR are a much stronger side now, backed by his own Champions League experience.

“APR is not a small team. It is a strong team with good players, strong management, and many fans. We will fight until the last minute. From now to September, we will have good technical training, strength, and high-level competition.”

APR will host Pyramids in Kigali between September 19–21 before travelling to Egypt for the second leg a week later.

“I ask Rwandan fans to come and support us because we represent Rwanda. We will use all our strength, style, and dedication to please our fans. I am here at APR to change the mindset of the players and achieve great performances” Talib said.

Meanwhile, Power Dynamos are also fine-tuning their squad ahead of their CAF Champions League tie against ASEC Mimosas of Ivory Coast.