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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The 2025\/26 season of the Rwanda Premier League will commence on September 12 and will close on May 24, 2026.<\/p>\n

The development was announced in a statement released by the league body on Thursday, August 21.<\/p>\n

The league will feature 30 match days, with 16 clubs, including champions APR FC, set to battle for the title.<\/p>\n

The league was initially due commence on August 15, but was postponed to later dates on the requests of APR and Rayon Sports who had already planned pre-season friendly matches with foreign clubs.<\/p>\n

APR, in particular, suggested delay in league kick-off so they can prepare for the upcoming CECAFA Kagame Cup which will take place in Dar es Salaam from September 2-15.<\/p>\n

The 2025\/26 season will start after the forthcoming FIFA international break during which the countries will be playing the World Cup 2026 qualifiers between September 1-10.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile the Rwanda FA is discussing with Rwanda Premier League on the best dates for the FERWAFA Super Cup between champions APR FC and runners-up (in both league and Peace Cup) which is normally played before the new season kicks off.<\/p>\n

According to the calendar of the 2025\/26 season, the first round of the league will run through December 14 while the second round will kick off on January 4 and close on May 15, 2026.<\/p>\n

The Peace Cup will start in November and the final will take place on May 1, 2026 while Heroes Cup is scheduled for January 28 to February 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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