Saturday, Might 23
6pm: APR FC Vs Rayon Sports activities
Venue: Amahoro Stadium
The Rwanda FA (FERWAFA) has appointed Endurance Rulisa as the middle referee for the extremely anticipated Peace Cup last between APR FC and Rayon Sports activities at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday.
The 2 arch-rivals will face off within the season-defining last, with kickoff scheduled for six:00 p.m.
Rulisa will probably be assisted by Didier Ishimwe and Eric Mugabo as first and second assistant referees respectively, whereas David Kayitare will function the fourth official.
FERWAFA’s choice handy Rulisa the fixture is extensively considered as a powerful vote of confidence in regionally established FIFA referees for high-stakes matches. In earlier derbies, officiating appointments usually generated heated debate amongst supporters, with some calling for both elite worldwide referees or extra skilled veterans to take cost.
Generally known as the “1000 Hills Derby,” conferences between APR FC and Rayon Sports activities are among the many most intense fixtures in Rwandan soccer, with immense strain usually positioned on match officers.
APR reached the ultimate after thrashing Etincelles 6-2 on combination within the semifinals, whereas Rayon Sports activities superior on the away targets rule after a tightly contested 1-1 combination draw towards Gorilla FC.
APR additionally head into the ultimate with the higher hand in latest conferences, having received 4 of the final six clashes between the 2 sides.
The military aspect additional carry psychological benefit from the 2025 Peace Cup last, the place they defeated Rayon Sports activities 2-0 at Amahoro Stadium, courtesy of targets from Djibril Ouattara and Gilbert Mugisha
