Rayon Sports WFC secures a berth in Rwanda Peace Cup final by overcoming AS Kigali, boosting their prospects of achieving a double in their Maiden season in Rwanda’s top-tier league.
Rayon Sports Women’s Football Club defeated AS Kigali Women’s Football Club 2-0 in the second leg of the Rwanda Peace Cup semi-final, advancing to the final with a 2-1 aggregate score. This accomplishment denotes their second consecutive appearance in the Peace Cup final since the club’s inception in 2022.
After experiencing a 1-0 loss in the first leg at Kigali Pelé stadium, Claude Rwaka’s team was determined to overturn the score this afternoon, April 24, at their home turf, Skol Stadium. The objective was simply to overcome the incumbent Peace Cup champions and advance to the final.
The match began with a fast-paced tempo, with the home team capitalizing on their home advantage. Within 15 minutes, Mary Gibi Chavinda scored to level the aggregate score, courtesy of a well-executed pass from former AS Kigali midfielder, Alodie Kayitesi. This solitary goal separated the two teams at halftime.
Just a minute into the second half, Mary Gibi Chavinda netted again, doubling the score and giving the blues a promising chance to advance to the final game.
This time, the assist came from today’s captain, Dorothée Mukeshimana.
AS Kigali sought a goal to secure the away goal advantage, but unfortunately, Zawadi Usanase had an off day, missing several opportunities that could have changed the outcome. Consequently, Rayon Sports progressed to the final with a 2-1 aggregate score.
Rayon Sports, a newly promoted club in the Rwanda Women’s Football League, is poised to make their second appearance in the Peace Cup final, having lost to today’s opponent in the previous edition. If they secure the trophy this time, this season will be immortalized as a golden one, marking a double in their debut top-tier league season.
It’s worth noting that Rayon Sports were crowned champions of the 2023/2024 league season and will represent the country in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
Nicknamed Gikundiro, Rayon Sports WFC will face off against Indahangarwa in the Peace Cup final. Indahangarwa secured their spot by eliminating Faima WFC with a 2-1 aggregate score as well.
