Matchday 18 of the Rwandan Premier League reinforced Huye International Stadium’s reputation as a challenging venue for Rwanda’s top clubs. Both Rayon Sports and APR FC failed to secure victories, extending their struggles at this stadium after suffering defeats there in the first round of the season. On Saturday, February 22, 2025, league leaders Rayon Sports were held to a 1-1 draw by Amagaju FC but managed to maintain their top position with 41 points, four ahead of APR FC. The match saw Rayon Sports take the lead in the 30th minute through Fall Ngagne, who capitalized on a precise assist

Matchday 18 of the Rwandan Premier League reinforced Huye International Stadium’s reputation as a challenging venue for Rwanda’s top clubs. Both Rayon Sports and APR FC failed to secure victories, extending their struggles at this stadium after suffering defeats there in the first round of the season. On Saturday, February 22, 2025, league leaders Rayon Sports were held to a 1-1 draw by Amagaju FC but managed to maintain their top position with 41 points, four ahead of APR FC. The match saw Rayon Sports take the lead in the 30th minute through Fall Ngagne, who capitalized on a precise assist from Rukundo Abdoulrahman. However, Amagaju FC responded in the 78th minute, with Kiza Useni Seraphin finding the equalizer from a pass by Masudi Narcisse. Despite their late efforts to reclaim the lead, Rayon Sports failed to break down Amagaju’s resilient defense. The struggles of the country’s biggest clubs at Huye Stadium continued the following day when APR FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Mukura VS. The match, played on Sunday, February 23, 2025, saw APR FC’s head coach, Darko Novic, make notable changes to his squad, including a rare start for goalkeeper Ishimwe Pierre, who had not featured in a league match for nearly a year. Mukura VS took the lead early, with Destin Malanda scoring in the 19th minute. Despite an aggressive response from APR FC, the first half ended with Mukura VS holding onto their narrow advantage. Seeking a turnaround, Novic introduced Mamadou Sy, Mugisha Gilbert, Niyibizi Ramadhan, and Nshimirimana Ismaël (Picu) in the second half to strengthen APR FC’s attack. However, Mukura’s well-structured defense absorbed the pressure effectively. In the 67th minute, Mukura VS made their own tactical adjustment, replacing Hakim Kiwanuka with Kwitonda Alain. APR FC continued pushing forward, coming close to equalizing in the 86th minute when Djibrill Outtara’s free kick struck the crossbar. The fourth official signaled six minutes of added time, during which Mukura VS pressed for a second goal while APR FC fought desperately to level the score. However, the match ended 1-0, marking another frustrating night for APR FC at Huye Stadium. This result leaves Rayon Sports leading the league with 41 points, while APR FC remains second with 37. Meanwhile, Kiyovu Sports sits at the bottom with just 12 points. Fall Ngagne of Rayon Sports remains the league’s top scorer with 13 goals. What stands out is that across two rounds of fixtures at Huye Stadium this season, Rayon Sports and APR FC contested 12 points, yet only one point—a draw by Rayon Sports against Amagaju FC—made its way back to Kigali. The stadium has become an undeniable challenge for Rwanda’s football giants.

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