Rwanda Premier League: APR FC take points from Muhanga, Gorilla FC beat Musanze in a fierce contest
The Rwanda Premier League continued this Sunday, April 5, 2026, with two high-stakes fixtures. APR FC strengthened their hold on second place with a hard-fought victory, while Gorilla FC maintained their climb toward the top 10 after a clinical performance.
APR FC Takes Maximum Points Against AS Muhanga
In the late kick-off at Kigali Pelé Stadium (18:30), the army side, APR FC, secured a vital 1-0 victory over AS Muhanga.
The decisive moment came in the 23rd minute when Hakim Kiwanuka found the back of the net to give APR the lead. Although AS Muhanga fought hard to find an equalizer, their hopes were dealt a major blow in the 63rd minute. Attacking midfielder Martin Twizerimana was shown a straight red card, leaving his team shorthanded and unable to mount a comeback for the remainder of the match.
Gorilla FC Triumphs in Thriller Against Musanze FC
Earlier in the afternoon (15:00), Gorilla FC came from behind to defeat Musanze FC 2-1 in a highly competitive encounter.
Musanze FC drew first blood in the 33rd minute through Bioko Christivie, but Gorilla FC refused to back down. Just before the halftime whistle, Chancellor Ndong leveled the score in the 44th minute. Gorilla’s persistence paid off in the 66th minute when Khalifa Traore netted the winner, securing all three points for his side.
Rank | Team | MP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Al Hilal (Sudan) | 24 | 54 |
2 | APR FC | 26 | 52 |
The Analyst's Verdict: Can APR FC catch Al Hilal?
It is possible, but highly unlikely. Here is why the odds are stacked against APR FC:
The "Hidden" Points: Al Hilal is already 2 points ahead (54 vs. 52), but the real danger is their 2 games in hand. If Al Hilal wins those two reserve matches, the gap widens to 8 points. In a league with only ~6 games left for APR, closing an 8-point gap is statistically rare.
The "Fixture from Hell" (May 7): The two teams face each other on May 7, 2026. For APR to have any chance, they must win this game. A draw effectively hands the title to Al Hilal.
APR's Tough Road: APR FC doesn't just have to worry about Al Hilal; their own remaining schedule is brutal. They still have to play Rayon Sports (May 2) and Al Merrikh. Dropping points in the derby against Rayon would end their title hopes before they even meet Al Hilal.Â
Conclusion: APR FC needs a miracle. They need Al Hilal to lose against a smaller team (like Marines or Musanze) and APR must beat Al Hilal in the head-to-head.
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