The matches were held at Kigali Pelé Stadium, with the game between APR FC and AS Kigali kicking off at 3:00 PM. APR FC emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.
The game started with both teams attacking cautiously, leading to a goalless first half as neither team could find the back of the net.
The second half saw APR FC intensify their offensive play in search of a breakthrough. Their persistence paid off in the 59th minute when Denis Omedi scored from a penalty following a foul by an AS Kigali player in the penalty area.
Despite conceding the first goal, AS Kigali pressed forward but could not capitalize. Towards the end of the game, substitute Niyibizi Ramadhan sealed the victory with a second goal, securing a 2-0 win for APR FC.
Rayon Sports Falls Short
This was a decisive day to determine the finalists for the Heroes' Cup, and unfortunately for Rayon Sports, it ended in disappointment.
The match between Rayon Sports and Police FC kicked off at 6:00 PM at Kigali Pelé Stadium, with both teams displaying intense energy from the start.
Rayon Sports opened the scoring through a goal by Iraguha Hadji, but just before halftime, Msanga Henry equalized for Police FC. The first half ended in a 1-1 draw.
The second half saw relentless attacks from both sides, but the score remained unchanged, leading to a penalty shootout to decide the winner.
Rayon Sports struggled in the penalty shootout despite both teams missing their opening kicks. Police FC eventually won the shootout 3-1, securing their spot in the final.
As a result, Police FC will face APR FC in the Heroes' Cup final, scheduled for February 1, 2025.
