Rwanda Super Cup champions a 10-man Police FC edged out Gicumbi FC 2–1 moved up to fourth place with 40 points in the country’s top flight league.
Nigerian striker Ekieson Okorie opened the scoring early, before substitute goalkeeper Moria Iradukunda sealed victory late on, to win despite the law enforcers finishing with 10 men following a red card to Patience Niyongira.
The win keeps Police firmly in the title race, six points behind leaders and defending champions Rwanda Patriotic Front Army (APR).
Rayon Sports 0 Al-Merrikh 0
Nine times national football champions Rayon Sports hopes of closing the gap on league leaders APR FC suffered a blow after playing out to a 0-0 draw against Al-Merrikh in a Rwanda Premier League clash on matchday 24 at Kigali Pele Stadium.
The result condemned Rayon Sports to dropping to fifth place with 39 points. Al-Merrikh remain third with 45 points, level with second-placed Al-Hilal SC, while APR FC lead the table with 46 points.
Both sides created several chances but failed to convert, with goalkeepers playing a decisive role. Rayon’s goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera produced crucial saves, notably denying Gilles Razafimaro in the 35th minute and keeping out a long-range effort from Mohamed Gbane after the break.
New Amavubi head coach Stephen Constantine and assistant coach Eric Nshimiyimana were watching the match from the stands, hours after dropping the Rayon Sports goalkeeper from the squad that will play the FIFA Series between March 24 and March 31.
The draw means Rayon have now drawn their last four matches, while Al-Merrikh extended their impressive unbeaten run to 19 games.