2011 Peace Cup
1/8th round fixtures
Group A
APR vs United Stars
AS Muhanga vs Aspor
SEC vs Mukura
La Jeunesse vs Kiyovu Sports

Group B
Rayon Sports vs Pépinières
Marine vs Interforce
Etincelles vs AS Kigali
Amagaju vs Police
 
THOSE hoping for a heavyweight clash in the Peace Cup second round (1/8) were disappointed as the Primus League big guns; APR, Rayon Sport and Kiyovu Sport,  were kept apart when the draw was made at Ferwafa’s headquarters yesterday.

Indeed the only guaranteed all-Primus league ties include La Jeunesse against Kiyovu, a clash between Etincelles and AS Kigali and a meeting between Amagaju and Police.
In the opening round, defending champions APR reached the next round after Wednesday’s commanding 3-1 victory over Union at Ferwafa turf.

Ernest Kwizera scored a brace while Kipson Atuheire scored the third.

Rivals Rayon Sport secured a similar score line against Sorwathe at Kigali Regional Stadium to give Jean Marie Ntagwabira a winning start in his new coaching role.

Selemani Kiputa, Jamal Mwiseneza and Mike Sserumaga scored the goals for the Blues.

Elsewhere, SC Kiyovu ran riot after an 8-0 win over Bugesera while Amagaju thrashed Kirehe 10-0 at Ferwafa turf.

Musanze was the only top flight side to exit the competition after a 1-2 defeat against SEC football academy at Mumena stadium.

Police received default points against Espoir while Mukura beat Unity 1-0.

The 1/8 round will be played on May 11; the quarter-finals are slated for May 21 while the semi-finals are due on June 11. The third-place playoff and final are scheduled for June 18.

Last year, APR FC lifted the title after a 1-0 win over Rayon Sports in the final to wrap up a memorable treble.

For their triumph, they [APR FC] pocketed Rwf 10m while the Blues had to settle for Rwf 7m.The Peace Cup winner represents Rwanda to the Orange Confederation Cup

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