Hakim Kiwanuka scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as APR FC got here from behind to defeat Al Merrikh SC 2-1 in a BK Professional League Week 33 conflict performed at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, Might 27.
Earlier than kickoff, Al Merrikh gamers fashioned a guard of honour for APR FC following the military facet’s affirmation as league champions.
The Sudanese outfit made a shiny begin and took the lead as early because the fourth minute by Moise Camara. APR FC responded strongly after the break, with league high scorer Cheick Djibril Ouattara levelling issues within the 63rd minute earlier than Kiwanuka struck deep into added time to finish the comeback and seal all three factors.
Ouattara’s equaliser marked his seventeenth league purpose of the season after 33 appearances, additional strengthening his place on the high of the scoring charts.
The victory confirmed APR FC’s second-place end within the 2025/26 BK Professional League standings with 65 factors, ten behind champions Al Hilal SC. Al Merrikh stay third on 59 factors.
Al Merrikh fielded a youthful facet in opposition to APR FC after each their senior workforce and Al Hilal SC returned to Sudan two weeks in the past to renew participation within the home league.
APR FC will wrap up their league marketing campaign on Sunday in opposition to Gicumbi FC at dwelling, the place they’ll formally be topped champions and obtain the league trophy alongside a prize cheque price Rwf80 million.
