AS Kigali target first Peace Cup final

MTN Peace cup Today Police      vs  AS Kigali  (Agg 0-0) AS Kigali coach Andre Casambongo says his team will feel like champions if they can eliminate Police and reach the MTN Peace Cup final for the first time.

Friday, June 29, 2012

MTN Peace cupToday Police      vs  AS Kigali  (Agg 0-0)AS Kigali coach Andre Casambongo says his team will feel like champions if they can eliminate Police and reach the MTN Peace Cup final for the first time.The Kigali City Council side plays Police in the semi-final second leg tie this afternoon at Kigali Regional stadium in Nyamirambo only needing a scoring draw to reach the final against either holders APR of Rayon Sports. APR leads 3-1 from the first leg."Police will be under more pressure than us to reach the final because they have good players, who have been in such situations before and can handle it (pressure),” admitted Casambongo.He, however, added, "We have nothing to lose, which means we will play out normal game. It would be a remarkable achievement if AS Kigali can reach the final for the first time.”The winner of the final will represent Rwanda in next year’s CAF Orange Confederation Cup.MTN Rwanda has sponsored the Peace Cup since 2008. The Peace Cup values are also anchored a government’s policy to promote reconciliation among Rwandans. The winners of the tournament will walk away with Rwf5m, the runners-up and third placed team will get Rwf3 and Rwf2m, respectively.