Rayon Sports activities have secured a spot within the 2026 Peace Cup remaining after eliminating Gorilla FC on the away objectives rule within the semifinals.
After incomes a 1-1 draw within the first leg, Rayon Sports activities held Alain Kirasa’s Gorilla FC to a goalless attract a tense second leg performed at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Tuesday.
The match was tightly contested in midfield, with either side struggling to create clear-cut scoring probabilities.
Rayon Sports activities threatened on a number of events however didn’t discover a breakthrough, whereas Gorilla FC remained disciplined defensively all through the encounter.
Regardless of the 0-0 stalemate, the end result was sufficient for “Gikundiro” to advance to a second consecutive Peace Cup remaining because of their away aim benefit.
The Blues, who final lifted the trophy in 2023, will face both APR FC or Etincelles FC within the remaining.
APR FC head into Wednesday’s second leg at Kigali Pelé Stadium with a powerful benefit after defeating Etincelles FC 3-1 within the first leg in Rubavu.
The 2026 Peace Cup remaining is scheduled for Might 23, whereas the third-place playoff will happen on Might 22.
With the league title seemingly inside APR FC’s attain, Rayon Sports activities could have to win the Peace Cup — or end strongly within the league — to safe qualification for continental competitions if APR full a home double.
