The best performers of the 2025/26 BK Pro League season were celebrated on Sunday night as players, coaches, clubs, and football stakeholders gathered for the inaugural BK Pro League Awards, with Al Hilal SC forward Jean Claude Girumugisha emerging as the biggest winner. Girumugisha was crowned the BK Pro League Player of the Season, beating a strong list of nominees that included APR FC attacking stars Cheikh Djibril Ouattara and Gilbert Byiringiro, as well as other standout performers from across the league. The Burundian forward was rewarded for his outstanding contribution to Al Hilal SC

The best performers of the 2025/26 BK Pro League season were celebrated on Sunday night as players, coaches, clubs, and football stakeholders gathered for the inaugural BK Pro League Awards, with Al Hilal SC forward Jean Claude Girumugisha emerging as the biggest winner. Girumugisha was crowned the BK Pro League Player of the Season, beating a strong list of nominees that included APR FC attacking stars Cheikh Djibril Ouattara and Gilbert Byiringiro, as well as other standout performers from across the league. The Burundian forward was rewarded for his outstanding contribution to Al Hilal SC’s successful campaign, receiving the prestigious individual honour alongside a Kia Sorento vehicle valued at RWF 15 million. The awards ceremony marked a historic moment for Rwandan football, as the Rwanda Premier League recognized players who delivered exceptional performances throughout the season. Al Hilal SC, who competed in the BK Pro League after receiving approval from CAF and league authorities due to the situation in Sudan, enjoyed a memorable debut season, with Girumugisha playing a key role in their title-winning journey. Meanwhile, APR FC forward Cheikh Djibril Ouattara also enjoyed a special night after winning the Golden Boot award. The Ivorian striker finished the season as the league’s top scorer with 17 goals, continuing his impressive form in Rwanda’s top flight. The Young Player of the Season award went to 18-year-old Al Hilal SC talent Emmanuel Flomo, highlighting the growing influence of young players in the competition. Kiyovu Sports goalkeeper Désiré Bienvenu James was named Goalkeeper of the Season, while Gorilla FC’s Hesbone Rutonesha claimed the Goal of the Season award for his spectacular strike against Al Merrikh SC. The BK Pro League Team of the Season also featured some of the league’s most consistent performers, including Girumugisha, Ouattara, Mbonyumwami Taiba of Marines FC, and several players from Al Hilal SC, APR FC, Al Merrikh SC, and other top clubs. The inaugural BK Pro League Awards highlighted the quality and competitiveness of the 2025/26 season, celebrating players whose performances shaped one of the most memorable campaigns in Rwandan football history.

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