{"id":76392,"date":"2024-06-17T14:53:58","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T14:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/how-republican-guard-secured-third-consecutive-title-victory"},"modified":"2024-06-17T15:21:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T15:21:57","slug":"how-republican-guard-secured-third-consecutive-title-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/how-republican-guard-secured-third-consecutive-title-victory","title":{"rendered":"How Republican Guard secured third consecutive title victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The Republican Guard (RG) team on Sunday, June 16, won their third straight RDF Liberation Cup competition after defeating Basic Military Training Center Nasho (BMTC Nasho) 3-0 in the 2024 final match held at Kigali Pele\u0301 Stadium.<\/p>\n

The final match that attracted many spectators, was also attended by Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda and Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakah Muganga and other senior RDF officers.<\/p>\n

A notable highlight of the match was the presence of the commandant of the Republican Guard, Major General Willy Rwagasana who was named in RG\u2019s starting lineup as the captain of the team which also featured President Paul Kagame\u2019s son, Captain Ian Kagame.<\/p>\n

The 3-0 final match enabled the Republican Guard (RG) team to be crowned the 2024 RDF Liberation Cup tournament Champions.<\/p>\n

The New Times photographer Craish Bahizi<\/b> took different pictures of the game and brought the highlights.<\/p>\n

Inspector General of Police Fe\u0301lix Namuhoranye and other RDF senior officers greet players before starting the game<\/p>\n

Major General Willy Rwagasana who was named in RG\u2019s starting lineup as the captain of the team and Central referee Samuel Uwinkunda talk to BMTC Nasho captain Kelly Ishimwe before the game.<\/p>\n

The 2024 final match took place at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, June 16. Photos by Craish Bahizi<\/p>\n

Team captains and referees pose for a photo before the game at Kigali Pele Stadium<\/p>\n

The Republican Guard team head coach Gasana gives instruction to his player<\/p>\n

Players battle for the ball during the first half. The first half saw both teams primarily battling in midfield with few clear chances.<\/p>\n

The Republican Guard football team supporters at the stadium<\/p>\n

BMTC Nasho winger wins the ball against RG players during the game. BMTC Nasho had earned their final spot after defeating Combat Training Centre (CTC) Gabiro.<\/p>\n

The Republican Guard football team player controls the ball against BMTC Nasho’s winger Celestin Furaha during the match<\/p>\n

The 2024 final match took place at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, June 16. Photos by Craish Bahizi<\/p>\n\r\n