At Kigali Pele Stadium in Nyamirambo on Wednesday, March 19, AS Kigali Women suffered a defeat against Police WFC.
This was the first-leg match of the Peace Cup quarterfinals. AS Kigali came into this game with determination, knowing that winning the league was no longer possible, leaving the Peace Cup as their only chance for silverware.
Before the match, the club had declared its intention to reclaim the trophy that was won by Rayon Sports Women last season.
AS Kigali started the game strongly and dominated Police WFC, scoring the opening goal through striker Umwari Wase. The first half ended with AS Kigali leading.
However, after halftime, Police WFC came back stronger, showing superior physical endurance. Chanceline Akimana, a Burundian player, equalized for Police FC before Nicole scored the winning goal, securing victory for the visitors.
After the match, AS Kigali Women’s coach Radjabu admitted that their busy schedule and lack of squad depth had affected their performance. He pointed out that Police WFC, having younger players—most of whom are students at APAER Rusororo—had more energy, whereas his squad had players mostly in their 30s. However, he remained optimistic about their chances in the second leg.
Police WFC coach Uwitonze Viateur expressed confidence in their win, stating that he had hoped for a clean sheet because his team had physically outmatched AS Kigali. He admitted that his initial target was a 2-0 victory, but they still secured an advantage.
Other Quarterfinal Matches Played on Wednesday:
- Rayon Sports Women defeated Forever WFC 5-1.
- Indahangarwa WFC demolished Gatsibo WFC 12-0.
- Kamonyi WFC drew Muhazi WFC 0-0.
The return leg matches are set for Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
PEACE CUP: IKIBAZO CY’IMYAKA GITUMYE AS KIGALI WOMEN ITSINDWA N’ ABANYESHURI
Kuri Kigali Pele Stadium i Nyamarambo kuri uyu wa gatatu taliki 19 Werurwe, As Kigali y’abagore itsinzwe na Police W FC.
Ni imikino ibanza mu gikombe cy’ amahoro aho bagaze muri 1/4 cy’irangiza. As Kigali yaje muri uyu mukino yakaniye dore ko gutwara Shampiona yo bitagishobotse, amahirwe isigaje ari iki Igikombe cy’ Amahoro.
Mbere y’umikino yari yatangaje ko gahunda arukwisubiza igikombe yatwawe na Rayon Sport women umwaka ushize.
Umukino ugitangira As Kigali yari iri hejuru cyane ya Police iza no kuyibanza igitego cyatsinzwe na rutahizamu Umwari Wase ndetse igice cya mbere kirangira iyoboye.
Bavuye kuruhuka Police FC y’abagore yaje yakaniye itangira kurusha imbaraga bigaragara ikipe ya AS Kigali ndetse umurundikazi, Akimana Chanceline abonera Police FC igitego cyo kwishyura. Bidatinze Police FC yaje gutsinda igitego cya Kabiri gitsinzwe na Nicole. Umukino urangira AS Kigali itsindiwe mu rugo. Umukino wo kwishyura uteganyijwe mu cyumweru gitaha.
Nyuma y’umukino, umutoza wa As Kigali women, Radjabu, yavuze ko kuba bamaze iminsi bakina imikino myinshi no kutagira abakinnyi bahagije byabagizeho ingaruka. Kandi ko Police ifite abana bakiri bato byatumye babarusha imbaraga, dore ko abenshi ari abanyeshuri biga muri APAER Rusororo, ko abe bari mu myaka 30. Yashoje agaragaza ko bagifite amahirwe mu mukino wo kwishyura.
Uwitonze Viateur, umutoza wa Police y’abagore yavuze ko bari baje bizeye itsinzi. Ndetse ko atifuzaga ko binjinzwa igitego kuko AS Kigali bayirushije imbaraga. Yatangaje ko imibare yamupfubanye kuko bifuzaga gutsinda 2-0.
Muyindi Mikino yabaye kuwa gatatu:
- Rayon Sporst women yatsinze Forever WFC 5-1,
- Indahangarwa WFC inyagira Gatsibo WFC 12-0,
- Kamonyi WFC yanganyije na Muhazi WFC 0-0
Imikino yo kwishyura itegerejwe kuwa wa Gatatu taliki 26 Werurwe 2025.
COUPE DE LA PAIX : UN PROBLÈME D’ÂGE COÛTE UNE DÉFAITE À AS KIGALI WOMEN CONTRE DES ÉTUDIANTES
Au Kigali Pele Stadium de Nyamirambo, ce mercredi 19 mars, l’équipe féminine de AS Kigali a été battue par Police WFC.
Ce match comptait pour les quarts de finale aller de la Coupe de la Paix. AS Kigali abordait cette rencontre avec détermination, sachant que le titre de championnat n’était plus accessible, faisant de cette coupe son seul espoir de trophée.
Avant le match, le club avait annoncé son ambition de récupérer le titre remporté la saison dernière par Rayon Sports Women.
AS Kigali a bien commencé le match, dominant Police WFC et ouvrant le score grâce à la buteuse Umwari Wase. La première mi-temps s’est terminée avec AS Kigali en tête.
Cependant, au retour des vestiaires, Police WFC est revenue avec plus de dynamisme, montrant une endurance physique supérieure. Chanceline Akimana, joueuse burundaise, a égalisé avant que Nicole n’inscrive le but de la victoire, offrant à Police WFC un succès mérité.
Le match retour est prévu pour la semaine prochaine.
Après le match, l’entraîneur de AS Kigali Women, Radjabu, a reconnu que l’enchaînement des matchs et le manque de profondeur d’effectif avaient affecté la performance de son équipe. Il a expliqué que Police WFC, composée de jeunes joueuses, dont la plupart sont étudiantes à APAER Rusororo, disposait d’un avantage physique, alors que ses joueuses ont, pour la plupart, la trentaine. Toutefois, il est resté optimiste pour le match retour.
De son côté, l’entraîneur de Police WFC, Uwitonze Viateur, s’est dit satisfait de la victoire, bien qu’il aurait souhaité un succès 2-0 sans encaisser de but, estimant que son équipe avait dominé physiquement l’AS Kigali.
Autres matchs des quarts de finale joués mercredi :
- Rayon Sports Women a battu Forever WFC 5-1.
- Indahangarwa WFC a écrasé Gatsibo WFC 12-0.
- Kamonyi WFC et Muhazi WFC se sont neutralisées 0-0.
Les matchs retour sont programmés pour le mercredi 26 mars 2025.
KOMBE LA AMANI: TATIZO LA UMRI LAGHARIMU AS KIGALI WOMEN DHIDI YA WANAFUNZI
Katika Uwanja wa Kigali Pele huko Nyamirambo, Jumatano tarehe 19 Machi, AS Kigali Women ilipokea kipigo kutoka kwa Police WFC.
Mchezo huu ulikuwa mechi ya robo fainali ya kwanza ya Kombe la Amani. AS Kigali iliingia kwenye mechi hii kwa malengo makubwa, ikizingatia kuwa ubingwa wa ligi hauwezekani tena, na kombe hili likibaki kuwa fursa yao pekee ya kushinda taji.
Kabla ya mchezo, timu ilikuwa imetangaza dhamira yake ya kurejesha taji ambalo Rayon Sports Women ilishinda msimu uliopita.
AS Kigali ilianza mchezo kwa kasi, ikitawala Police WFC na kufunga bao la kwanza kupitia mshambuliaji Umwari Wase. Kipindi cha kwanza kilimalizika AS Kigali ikiwa mbele.
Hata hivyo, kipindi cha pili kilianza kwa Police WFC kuonyesha nguvu zaidi. Chanceline Akimana, mchezaji kutoka Burundi, alisawazisha bao kwa Police FC kabla ya Nicole kufunga bao la pili na kuipa timu yake ushindi wa ugenini.
Baada ya mchezo, kocha wa AS Kigali Women, Radjabu, alikiri kwamba ratiba ngumu na ukosefu wa wachezaji wa kutosha kuliathiri kikosi chake. Alisema kwamba Police WFC, ikiwa na wachezaji wachanga ambao wengi wao ni wanafunzi wa APAER Rusororo, walikuwa na nguvu zaidi, ilhali kikosi chake kina wachezaji wengi waliovuka umri wa miaka 30. Hata hivyo, aliendelea kuwa na matumaini kwa mechi ya marudiano.
Kwa upande wake, kocha wa Police WFC, Uwitonze Viateur, alifurahishwa na ushindi wa timu yake, akisema kuwa alitarajia ushindi wa 2-0 bila kuruhusu bao, kwa sababu timu yake ilikuwa na nguvu zaidi ya wapinzani wao.
Matokeo ya robo fainali zilizochezwa Jumatano:
- Rayon Sports Women iliifunga Forever WFC 5-1.
- Indahangarwa WFC iliishinda Gatsibo WFC 12-0.
- Kamonyi WFC na Muhazi WFC zilitoka sare 0-0.
Mechi za marudiano zitachezwa Jumatano, Machi 26, 2025.