The Rwandan champions made the announcement on Sunday, June 22, 2025, through their official social media platforms, stating: "APR FC welcomes Dao R. Memel to the Army of Champions. Playmaker vibes on. Lion mode activated"
The 21-year-old joins from AS Sonabel Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, where he had an impressive campaign last season, scoring five goals. His performances caught the attention of several clubs in the region, including Tanzania's Singida Big Stars.
Dao, known for his creativity and attacking flair, recently featured for the Burkina Faso national team in their 2-0 defeat to Tunisia during a friendly played on June 2, 2025. He also stood out at the 2025 Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar, earning praise as one of the tournament's top performers.
His arrival brings APR FC's number of new signings to seven, following the acquisitions of Hakizimana Adolphe, Bugingo Hakim, Omborenga Fitina, Ronald Ssekiganda, Ngabonziza Pacifique, and Iraguha Hadji.
The military side is expected to make one final signing, a foreign striker, as they finalise their squad for the new campaign.
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