APR FC may have walked away with a 2–0 win over Power Dynamos in the opening match of the Inkera Y’Abahizi Tournament at Amahoro International Stadium, but the story runs deeper than the scoreline. Two quickfire goals from Aouttara (50’, 51’) exposed defensive lapses, yet head coach Oswald Mutapa stressed the positives, noting that this game wasn’t about the result but about preparation.
And in truth, the timing could not be better. Power Dynamos will soon welcome back their key players who were away with Zambia at CHAN. For Mutapa, their return will feel like fresh signings arriving at just the right moment—injecting quality and depth into a squad that has already shown grit and flashes of tactical organisation.
What Went Wrong? Yes, APR took advantage of second-half lapses and pressed Power into mistakes. The midfield lacked rhythm, and finishing let them down at crucial moments. But that’s the very purpose of such friendlies—to expose weaknesses before continental football begins. Identifying the gaps now is far better than being punished later in the CAF Champions League. Power Dynamos plays ASEC Mimosas on 9th September 2025 in the first leg of preliminary round.
ASEC Mimosas (short for Association Sportive des Employés de Commerce Mimosas; lit. ’Mimosas Commerce Employees’ Sporting Association’) is an Ivorian professional football club based in Abidjan.
Eyes on What’s Next; According to Oswald Mutapa for Power Dynamos, Arthur Davies Stadium will soon be the real battlefield, where results matter. With key reinforcements returning, the Zambian champions must tighten transitions, sharpen finishing, and stay mentally locked in for the challenges ahead.
Mutapa’s blueprint is clear: use these lessons as fuel. Because when the continental stage lights up, Power Dynamos will need to show more than grit—they’ll need to turn preparation into progression.
