{"id":2000109967,"date":"2026-04-26T14:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/?p=2000109967"},"modified":"2026-04-26T14:17:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:17:27","slug":"its-just-the-beginning-of-a-journey-alexis-nduwayo-celebrates-first-apr-fc-goal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/its-just-the-beginning-of-a-journey-alexis-nduwayo-celebrates-first-apr-fc-goal\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cIt\u2019s just the beginning of a journey\u201d \u2013 Alexis Nduwayo\u00a0 celebrates first APR FC goal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Matchday 28 fixture of the BK Premier League, played at Kamena Stadium, saw Nduwayo net the third goal in the 61st minute. The goal came from a well-delivered corner kick taken by Ruboneka Bosco, which he successfully converted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It marked the defender\u2019s first goal for APR FC, coming in just his second start in the Rwanda Premier League since joining the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His debut appearance came earlier in the season during APR FC\u2019s 2\u20131 win over Marine FC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking after the match, Nduwayo described the moment as an important step in his development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s just the beginning of a journey. I will keep working hard. I am being given opportunities, and I need to make the most of them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The defender also credited his teammates for helping him settle and perform confidently on the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nduwayo started due to Niyigena Cl\u00e9ment\u2019s injury, while Nshimiyimana Yunussu missed the match after picking up three yellow cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since joining APR FC from Gasogi United during the summer transfer window, the young defender has quickly risen through the ranks, earning a national team call-up with the Amavubi. On Saturday, he delivered a composed display at the heart of defence alongside Ishimwe Abdoul, contributing to a clean sheet for APR FC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/whatsapp_image_2026-04-25_at_7.19_30_pm-cc032.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000109975\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It was a special moment of joy for Nduwayo Alexis, who scored APR FC\u2019s third goal at Kamena Stadium.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/whatsapp_image_2026-04-25_at_7.16_44_pm-869b7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000109974\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nduwayo was making his second league appearance since joining APR FC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/whatsapp_image_2026-04-25_at_7.16_49_pm-4b932.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000109973\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/whatsapp_image_2026-04-25_at_7.20_26_pm-28630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000109969\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">APR FC players were delighted to see the young defender score.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/whatsapp_image_2026-04-25_at_7.19_21_pm-94730.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000109972\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/whatsapp_image_2026-04-25_at_7.17_08_pm-d4c72.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000109971\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/whatsapp_image_2026-04-25_at_7.20_00_pm-673c0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000109970\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/whatsapp_image_2026-04-25_at_7.16_42_pm-ff5da.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000109968\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Young APR FC defender Alexis Nduwayo has expressed delight after putting in an impressive performance in only his second league appearance for the Army side, scoring in their commanding 3\u20130 victory over Mukura VS on Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":2000109976,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[69],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-2000109967","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-homehighlights","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default 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