The Zambian champions landed at Kigali International Airport at 22:03 hours on Tuesday evening aboard a RwandAir flight. The squad and technical team completed the journey without incident as they begin final preparations for Saturday’s match.
Power Dynamos will face Al Merrikh at the Amahoro Stadium on Saturday, 5 September, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00hrs. The fixture forms the first leg of the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.
The match is being staged in Rwanda due to the ongoing security situation in Sudan, which has required several Sudanese clubs to host their continental home ties at neutral venues. Amahoro Stadium has previously served as a temporary base for such fixtures.
Power Dynamos, popularly known as the Aba Yellow, earned their place in the competition by securing the Zambia Super League title last season. The Kitwe-based side reached the group stage in the previous edition of the Champions League and will be aiming to navigate the preliminary rounds successfully once again.
The squad is expected to settle into their hotel accommodation in Kigali before beginning training sessions on the ground. Coach and players will use the remaining days to adapt to local conditions and fine-tune their approach for the contest against Al Merrikh.
Al Merrikh remain one of Sudan’s traditional powerhouses with a strong continental pedigree. Despite the challenges of playing away from home, the Red Devils will present a stern test for the Zambian champions.
