SC Kiyovu Sports activities may have the prospect to finish a four-year look ahead to main silverware once they face Police FC within the ultimate of the FERWAFA Tremendous Cup on Sunday at Kigali Pele Stadium.
The Inexperienced Baggies booked their place within the ultimate after overcoming Mukura VS, whereas Police FC secured their spot by defeating Rayon Sports activities on Thursday.
For Kiyovu, nonetheless, the match carries larger significance than merely competing for one more trophy.
It gives a chance to start a brand new chapter underneath head coach Mark Harrison and restore a profitable tradition at one among Rwanda's most historic golf equipment.
Kiyovu final celebrated a serious title in October 2022 once they defeated rivals Rayon Sports activities 2-1 to win the inaugural Made in Rwanda Cup.
Since then, the Mumena-based facet has endured a troublesome interval marked by inconsistency and close to misses regardless of exhibiting flashes of their potential.
The membership's lengthy look ahead to a Rwanda Premier League title continues to weigh closely on supporters.
Kiyovu haven’t received the league crown since 1993 and got here heartbreakingly shut in the course of the 2022/23 season, once they led the standings for a lot of the marketing campaign earlier than dropping prime spot on the ultimate day to APR FC.
The arrival of English coach Mark Harrison has nonetheless renewed optimism amongst followers who consider the membership can as soon as once more problem for honours.
Talking forward of the Tremendous Cup ultimate, Harrison pressured the significance of constructing a profitable mentality from the beginning of his tenure.
“Each trophy is vital for a membership like Kiyovu. Once you be part of a membership with such a wealthy historical past, you perceive the duty that comes with it. Our goal is to compete and win trophies, and the Tremendous Cup offers us the primary alternative to try this.”
The previous Gor Mahia and Highlanders coach believes his gamers' want to carry success again to Mumena may make the distinction towards a Police facet that has lately received some trophies.
“Police have received trophies in recent times and so they deserve respect for that. However what I see in my gamers is a gaggle that’s determined to attain one thing particular for this membership and its supporters. That starvation could be a highly effective motivation.”
Police FC arrive within the ultimate with confidence after profitable the 2026 Heroes Cup and including to a group that features Peace Cup triumphs.
Kiyovu, against this, are pushed by the will to finish years of frustration and provides their supporters a motive to have fun as soon as once more.
“The followers have suffered disappointments over time, however their ardour for Kiyovu has by no means disappeared,” Harrison mentioned. “We need to reward that loyalty, and one of the simplest ways to try this is by competing for trophies and making the supporters proud once more.”
Victory on Sunday wouldn’t solely ship Kiyovu's first trophy since 2022, but additionally present the proper begin to Harrison's reign and a robust assertion of intent forward of the brand new season.
