Rayon Sports defeated Gorilla FC 1-0 in the second leg of the Rwanda Peace Cup 2025 quarterfinals, securing the final spot in the tournament’s semifinals.
Rayon Sports secured the final spot in the last four after defeating Gorilla FC 1-0 in the second leg of the quarterfinals on March 6 at KPS.
Hadji Iraguha’s lone second-half goal sealed a 3-2 aggregate victory, overturning a 2-2 first-leg draw. The Blues now join APR FC, Mukura Victory Sports, and reigning champions Police FC in this year’s semifinals.
Rayon Sports, aiming for their first Peace Cup title since 2023, will face Mukura Victory Sports, the 2018 winners, in the semifinals. Mukura previously defeated Rayon Sports in the league at Huye Stadium, setting up a competitive two-legged tie.
Meanwhile, APR FC, Rwanda’s most decorated club and record Peace Cup winners, will face defending champions Police FC. Both teams narrowly advanced from the quarterfinals—APR progressed on away goals against Gasogi United, while Police edged AS Kigali 4-3 on aggregate.
The four semifinalists boast a combined 30 Peace Cup titles: APR leads with 13, followed by Rayon Sports (10), Mukura (5), and Police (2), including their most recent triumph.
The winner of the Rwanda Peace Cup earns the right to represent Rwanda in the CAF Confederation Cup.
