The victory completed a domestic double for the army side, who had already wrapped up the Rwanda Premier League title with matches to spare.
Rayon Sports took the lead just before the break through a 44th-minute penalty converted by Asman Ndikumana, giving them hope of stopping their rivals’ double charge. However, APR responded early in the second half when William Togui powered home a header from a Djibril Ouattara cross to level the score.
With the match finishing 1–1 after normal time, the final went straight to penalties. APR showed greater composure, with Hakim Kiwanuka, Gilbert Byiringiro, Claude Niyomugabo, and Denis Omedi all scoring from the spot. Rayon Sports struggled in the shootout, with Ndikumana and goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera failing to convert their attempts as APR sealed their 15th Peace Cup title.
Earlier in the day, Rayon Sports’ women’s team brought joy to the club after winning the FERWAFA Women’s Peace Cup with a 2–0 victory over Police WFC, thanks to goals in either half from Gabonese forward Odette Elsie Eyeang Nguema and Umwari Uwase.
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