Mathare United have stepped up their preparations for the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season after travelling to Rwanda for an eight-day pre-season camp that will see them face three of the country’s established clubs.The 2008 Kenyan champions are using the camp to fine-tune their squad, build match fitness and allow head coach David Ouma to assess his charges ahead of the new campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883764##According to the fixtures released by the club, Mathare will begin their Rwanda tour with a stern test against APR FC on Wednesday, August 12, at Kigali Pelé Stadium.The encounter will provide the Slum Boys with their first opportunity to gauge their progress against quality opposition during their pre-season programme.They will return to action on Friday, August 14, when they take on Kiyovu Sports, another side with a rich history in Rwandan football.Ominde reveals challenge of balancing club and Kenya Lionesses dutiesThe highlight of Mathare’s eight-day stay, however, will be their meeting with Rayon Sports, who have enjoyed a memorable run in recent weeks.Rayon Sports emerged as champions of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after defeating Kenyan champions Gor Mahia 2-1 in an entertaining final in Kigali.Their success capped an impressive tournament for the Rwandan giants and underlined the quality of opposition Mathare will face during their camp.Kenya’s road to three youth AFCONs takes shapeMathare will also be keen to use the camp to address the shortcomings that characterised their previous campaign. The former league champions endured a difficult 2025/26 season, spending much of the campaign battling for survival before finally securing their FKF Premier League status on the final day.With a new season presenting a fresh opportunity, Mathare will hope the Rwanda camp can lay the foundation for a more consistent campaign.Rwanda secures CECAFA Kagame Cup hosting rights for next two editions
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