This will make it his third historical derby appearance, having played in games of the same stature in Tanzania and Uganda.
Uganda Cranes midfielder Taddeo Lwanga is made for football's massive stages and has never shied from excellence in the biggest matches.
The former Vipers SC skipper is set to feature in his third of the biggest rivalries in as many countries in East Africa this Saturday.
Lwanga will feature in Rwanda Premier League's biggest game as his side APR FC battles Rayon Sports FC at the Kigali Pele Stadium.
This will make it his third historical derby appearance, having played in games of the same stature in Tanzania and Uganda.
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APR hasn't lost a league game since April 2023, but their maiden domestic defeat was against Rayon Sports (3-0) in the Super Cup.
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