Army side APR FC retains Rwanda Premier League title

Army side APR FC are the champions of the 2023/2024 Rwanda Premier League.

Coach Thierry Froge’s team registered a 1-0 win against Kiyovu Sports FC on Saturday to win their fifth straight League title.

After a goalless first half, Gilbert Mugisha netted the lone goal after 51 minutes in a match played at the Kigalui Pele Stadium. Kiyouvu Sports FC tried to push forward to get some goals, but the APR FC goalkeeper Pavelh Ndzila kept them at bay.

The win saw APR FC move to 63 points from 27 matches played, while Rayon Sports Fc are placed second with 51 points and Musanze FC 47 points in third place. The army side are yet to face Gasoyi United FC, Gorilla FC and Amagaju FC.

” We are very happy that after hard work we have won the League title with three more matches to be played, ” said the APR Coach Froge.

In the other matches played on Saturday Rayon Sports beat Bugesera FC 2-1, while Marines FC Gisenyi also picked a 2-1 victory against Police FC. Etoile de Lest defeated Amagaju FC 1-0.

APR FC who have now lifted 22 League title in Rwanda will represent the country in the 2024-2025 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.