{"id":3306,"date":"2026-08-28T09:47:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T09:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/?p=3306"},"modified":"2026-08-28T09:47:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T09:47:23","slug":"police-fc-kiyovu-sports-book-places-in-super-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/28\/police-fc-kiyovu-sports-book-places-in-super-cup-final\/sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Police FC, Kiyovu Sports book places in Super Cup final"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Police FC and Kiyovu Sports will contest the FERWAFA Super Cup final after securing victories over Rayon Sports and Mukura VS respectively in Thursday\u2019s semifinals at Kigali Pele Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police FC eliminated Rayon Sports 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time, while Kiyovu Sports advanced with a 1-0 win over Mukura VS, settled by a late penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tournament is being played under a new four-team format, replacing the previous edition in which only two teams competed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police and Rayon produced a closely fought encounter but neither side managed to find a breakthrough over 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rayon created some of its best opportunities after the interval, with Iradukunda Elie Tatou providing a threat from the right and Kameni coming close with attempts inside the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police\u2019s defence held out to force a shootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nshimirimana Ismael, Moussa Lemane, Kwitonda Alain and Mudahemuka Jean de Dieu converted Police\u2019s four penalties. Rayon scored twice, while Nshuti Didier and Junior Kameni missed their attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiyovu had earlier booked its place in the final after a tense encounter against Mukura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kiyovu dominated much of the opening half but failed to turn its chances into a goal. Mukura responded after the break and goalkeeper James Desire Djaoyang made several saves to keep Kiyovu from conceding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams were reduced to 10 men within two minutes. Mukura captain Joseph Sackey was sent off in the 55th minute, before Kiyovu\u2019s Byiringiro David received a second yellow card two minutes later for handling the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The game appeared headed for penalties before Kiyovu was awarded a spot kick in the second minute of added time after Mugisha Didier was brought down inside the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mugisha stepped up to take the penalty and converted it past Mukura goalkeeper Tuyizere Jean Luc to send Kiyovu into the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police FC and Kiyovu Sports will meet in the final on Sunday, Aug. 30, at Kigali Pele Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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