Supporters dressed in shirts bearing seven stars in tribute to the club’s record run of seven consecutive league titles, while players and coaches wore commemorative outfits featuring the three trophies won this season.
The military side capped off the 2025/26 campaign by winning the Rwanda Premier League, the Peace Cup and the FERWAFA Super Cup, completing a domestic treble and extending its grip on local football.
The latest triumph also marked a historic milestone, as APR FC became the first club in Rwanda to win seven league titles in a row. The club’s previous best run had been three consecutive championships.
Speaking during the celebrations, APR FC Honorary Chairman and Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, said the club’s ambitions remain unchanged despite its recent success.
“Now the trophies are going to keep coming; others should be prepared. APR will always compete for trophies and in large numbers. Winning trophies is what makes us happy, and we will continue striving for more,” he said.
The celebrations followed APR FC’s 2-0 victory over Gicumbi FC at Kigali Pele Stadium, where the champions were officially presented with their 24th league title since joining the top flight in 1995.
Goals from William Mel Togui and league top scorer Djibril Ouattara sealed the win, providing a fitting conclusion to another successful campaign.
Ouattara, who finished the season with 18 league goals, added to his impressive tally with a second-half header, while Togui opened the scoring in the first half from a tight angle.
APR supporters also welcomed the sight of Andrew Buteera carrying the newly designed Rwanda Premier League trophy onto the pitch before the presentation ceremony. Buteera has now won seven league titles with APR FC, matching the club’s remarkable streak of seven consecutive championships.
Club captain Claude Niyomugabo received the trophy from FERWAFA President Fabrice Shema Ngoga and Rwanda Premier League Chairman Youssouf Mudaheranwa before lifting it alongside teammates and club officials in front of jubilant supporters.
The celebrations later moved to the Senior Officers’ Mess in Kimihurura, where military leadership hosted players, coaches and fans in recognition of a season that delivered three trophies.
During the event, Gen Muganga outlined the club’s next objectives, including winning the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, which will be hosted in Rwanda from July 18 to August 8.
He also expressed a desire to see President Paul Kagame return to watch APR FC matches and proposed free entry for children aged 15 and below at all APR FC home games, provided they wear the club’s colours.
APR FC management rewarded players and members of the technical staff with cash bonuses in appreciation of their achievements throughout the season.
Supporters’ group APR Diaspora Fan Club also recognized the club’s standout performers, awarding Rwf500,000 each to top scorer Djibril Ouattara and defender Jean Gilbert Byiringiro for their contributions during the campaign.
Having completed a domestic treble and extended their record league-winning streak, APR FC now turns its attention to regional competition as it seeks to add more silverware to an already memorable season.
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