The Rwanda Premier League has announced that two matches in the fourth matchday of the BK Pro League have been postponed due to the CECAFA U-17 qualifiers. The matches, Al Merrikh SC vs Etoile de l'Est and Al Hilal SC vs APR FC, were initially scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2026, at the Kigali Pele Stadium. However, the stadium will be occupied with the CECAFA U-17 qualifiers, prompting the rescheduling of the matches.
The CECAFA U-17 qualifiers will take place at the Kigali Pele Stadium from October 4, 2026, and the Rwanda Premier League has decided to reschedule the two matches to a later date. The new dates for the matches will be announced later. The fourth matchday of the BK Pro League is set to start on Friday, October 9, 2026, with Kigali FC taking on Gicumbi FC at 10:00 AM and Gorilla FC hosting Rayon Sports at 4:00 PM, both at the Kigali Pele Stadium.
The Al Hilal SC and Al Merrikh SC teams have been on a training camp in Libya and Egypt, respectively, in preparation for the second round of the CAF Champions League 2026-2027. The teams are expected to return to Rwanda and participate in the rescheduled matches. The Rwanda Premier League has assured fans that the new dates for the postponed matches will be announced soon.
The Kigali Pele Stadium is the designated venue for the CECAFA U-17 qualifiers, and the Rwanda Premier League has had to adjust its schedule accordingly. The league's officials have confirmed that the stadium's availability is limited due to the qualifiers, and alternative venues were not considered. The Amahoro Stadium, which is another popular venue in Kigali, was not considered suitable for the matches.
Fans had expressed concerns that the matches would be canceled or postponed indefinitely, but the Rwanda Premier League has assured them that the matches will take place on new dates. The league's officials have apologized for any inconvenience caused and promised to announce the new dates soon. The BK Pro League is one of the top football leagues in Rwanda, and fans are eagerly awaiting the resumption of matches.
The fourth matchday of the BK Pro League will feature several exciting matches, including the rescheduled matches between Al Merrikh SC and Etoile de l'Est, and Al Hilal SC and APR FC. The league's officials have confirmed that all necessary arrangements will be made to ensure that the matches take place smoothly and safely. The Rwanda Premier League has a large following in the country, and fans are eagerly awaiting the resumption of matches.
The CECAFA U-17 qualifiers will feature teams from across the region, competing for a spot in the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. The qualifiers are an important part of the football calendar in Africa, and Rwanda is hosting the event this year. The Rwanda Premier League has demonstrated its commitment to supporting football development in the country and the region.
Key points
- The BK Pro League match schedule has been adjusted due to the CECAFA U-17 qualifiers.
- The CECAFA U-17 qualifiers will take place at the Kigali Pele Stadium from October 4, 2026.
- The new dates for the postponed matches will be announced later.
