Rwandan Cup
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| Organiser(s) | FERWAFA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Region |  Rwanda |
| Teams | 32 (2022–23) |
| Qualifier for | Rwandan Super Cup CAF Confederations Cup |
| Domestic cup | FERWAFA Super Cup |
| Current champions | APR FC (15th title) |
| Most championships | APR FC (15 titles) |
 2026 Rwandan Cup | |
The Rwanda Peace Cup previously known as The Rwanda Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Rwandan football. It was created and first played in 1975, with the inaugural edition being won by Kiyovu Sports.
The competition is open to all clubs in Rwanda's first and second divisions. The winners qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup and a place in the FERWAFA Super Cup, an upcoming season curtain raiser match against the winners of the Rwanda Premier League. The most successful club with fifthteen titles is APR FC.
History
[edit]The Rwandan Cup had more names during history, the first name was Coupe de 5 Juillet because the final usually played July 5 each year, after it was adopted the Amahoro Cup which means Peace Cup, the named started to be used since 1995.
Another named used was Trophée Président Habyarimana (President Habyarimana Trophy) which was the president of Rwanda until 1994.[1]
Winners
[edit]| Year | Winners | Score | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amahoro Cup (Peace Cup) | |||
| 1975 | Kiyovu Sports (Kigali) | ||
| 1976 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | ||
| 1977 | Not played | ||
| 1978 | Mukura Victory Sports (Butare) | 5–1 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) |
| 1979 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | 3–1 | Panthères Noires (Kigali) |
| 1980 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | 2–1 | Panthères Noires (Kigali) |
| 1981 | Panthères Noires (Kigali) | ||
| 1982 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | 1–0 | Panthères Noires (Kigali) |
| 1983 | Panthères Noires (Kigali) | ||
| 1984 | Panthères Noires (Kigali) | 1–1 / 2–0 | Eclair Sport (Kigali) |
| 1985 | Kiyovu Sports (Kigali) | 2–0 | Etincelles (Gisenyi) |
| 1986 | Mukura Victory Sports (Butare) | 2–1 | Panthères Noires (Kigali) |
| 1987 | Panthères Noires (Kigali) | 1–0 | Mukura Victory Sports (Butare) |
| Presidents Cup | |||
| 1988 | Etincelles (Gisenyi) | 1–0 | Kiyovu Sports (Kigali) |
| 1989 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | ||
| 1990 | Mukura Victory Sports (Butare) | ||
| 1991 | Not played | ||
| 1992 | Mukura Victory Sports (Butare) | ||
| 1993 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | ||
| Coupe de la Paix (Amahoro Cup) | |||
| 1994–95 | APR FC (Kigali) | bt | Kiyovu Sports (Kigali) |
| 1996 | APR FC (Kigali) | bt | Kiyovu Sports (Kigali) |
| 1997 | Rwanda FC (Kigali) | ||
| 1998 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | w/o | Kiyovu Sports (Kigali) |
| 1999 | APR FC (Kigali) | draw (4–2 pen.) | Mukura Victory Sports (Butare) |
| 2000 | APR FC (Kigali) | ||
| 2001 | Les Citadins FC (Kigali) | draw (6–5 pen.) | APR FC (Kigali) |
| 2002 | APR FC (Kigali) | 2–1 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) |
| 2003 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | ||
| 2004 | Not played | ||
| 2005 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | 3–0 | Mukura Victory Sports (Butare) |
| 2006 | APR FC (Kigali) | 1–0 | ATRACO (Kigali) |
| 2007 | APR FC (Kigali) | 2–0 | ATRACO (Kigali) |
| 2008 | APR FC (Kigali) | 4–0 | ATRACO (Kigali) |
| 2009 | ATRACO (Kigali) | 1–0 | Mukura Victory Sports (Butare) |
| 2010 | APR FC (Kigali) | 1–0 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) |
| 2011 | APR FC (Kigali) | 4–2 (a.e.t.) | Police FC (Kibungo) |
| 2012 | APR FC (Kigali) | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Police FC (Kibungo) |
| 2013 | AS Kigali | 3–0 | AS Muhanga |
| 2014 | APR FC (Kigali) | 1–0 | Police FC (Kibungo) |
| 2015 | Police FC (Kibungo) | 1–0 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) |
| 2016 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | 1–0 | APR FC (Kigali) |
| 2017 | APR FC (Kigali) [3][4] | 1–0 | Espoir FC (Cyangugu) |
| 2018 | Mukura Victory Sports (Butare) [5] | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–1 pen.) | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) |
| 2019 | AS Kigali[6] | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Kiyovu Sports (Kigali) |
| 2020–2021 | Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2022 | AS Kigali | 1–0 | APR FC (Kigali) |
| 2023 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | 1–0 | APR FC (Kigali) |
| 2024 | Police FC (Kibungo) [7] | 2–1 | Bugesera (Nyamata) |
| 2025 | APR FC (Kigali) [8] | 2–0 | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) |
| 2026 | APR FC (Kigali) | 1–1 (4–2 pen.) | Rayon Sports (Nyanza) |
Performances
[edit]Performances by club
[edit]| Club | Winners | Runners-up | Years won |
|---|---|---|---|
| APR FC (Kigali) | 15 | 4 | 1994–95, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2025, 2026 |
| Rayon Sports (Nyanza) | 11 | 7 | 1976, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1989, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2005, 2016, 2023 |
| Mukura Victory Sports (Butare) | 5 | 4 | 1978, 1986, 1990, 1992, 2018 |
| Panthères Noires (Kigali) | 4 | 4 | 1981, 1983, 1984, 1987 |
| AS Kigali | 3 | — | 2013, 2019, 2022 |
| Kiyovu Sports (Kigali) | 2 | 5 | 1975, 1985 |
| Police FC (Kibungo) | 2 | 3 | 2015, 2024 |
| ATRACO (Kigali) | 1 | 3 | 2009 |
| Etincelles (Gisenyi) | 1 | 1 | 1988 |
| Les Citadins FC (Kigali) | 1 | — | 2001 |
| Rwanda FC (Kigali) | 1 | — | 1997 |
| Eclair Sport (Kigali) | — | 1 | — |
| AS Muhanga | — | 1 | — |
| Espoir FC (Cyangugu) | — | 1 | — |
| Bugesera (Nyamata) | — | 1 | — |
| Unknown | — | 11 | — |
| TOTAL | 46 | 46 | — |
Performances by province
[edit]| Province | Won |
|---|---|
| Kigali | 29 (includes Police FC (Kibungo) which moved to Kigali) |
| Southern | 16 |
| Eastern | 1 |
| Western | — |
| Northern | — |
| TOTAL | 46 |
Performances by city
[edit]| Cities | Won |
|---|---|
| Kigali | 29 (includes Police FC (Kibungo) which moved to Kigali) |
| Nyanza | 11 |
| Butare | 5 |
| Gisenyi | 1 |
| TOTAL | 46 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ https://www.rsssf.org/tablesr/rwancuphist.html
- ↑ List of cup winners
- ↑ Rwanda: APR FC Are 2017 Peace Cup Champions
- ↑ Rwanda : 2017 Rwanda Peace Cup Final
- ↑ Mukura are Cup kings!
- ↑ Peace Cup: Kiyovu, AS Kigali face off in early repeat of 2019 final
- ↑ Peace Cup: Police Fc
- ↑ Ngendahimana, Sam (5 May 2025). "THROUGH PICTURES: APR FC are Peace Cup 2025 winners". The New Times. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- List of cup winners at RSSSF.com
- Rwanda: APR FC Are 2017 Peace Cup Champions
- Rwanda : 2017 Rwanda Peace Cup Final
- Mukura are Cup kings!
- Federation Rwandaise de Football Association
- Rayon Sports vs APR FC:Umukino ugiye gusiga amateka mashya muri ruhago
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