Ndakimana savours Heroes Cup glory
Friday, February 02, 2024
AS Kigali WFC goalkeeper Angeline Ndakimana instructing fellow players during the game at Pelé Stadium on Feb 1. Photo by Craish Bahizi

AS Kigali WFC goalkeeper Angeline Ndakimana is pleased with her side's triumph over Rayon Sports WFC in the Heroes Cup final.

A superb header from Jeanette Ukwinkunda was enough for the Citizens at Kigali Pele Stadium on Thursday, February 1, as they pipped their city rivals by a lone goal to win the trophy.

Ndakimana who was solid in post said that the Heroes Cup success will inspire them to go all out and win more laurels this season.

"It is valuable for us to win the heroes cup. It is a special pleasure for all of us AS Kigali Women. This trophy will give us the strength to carry all other trophies as usual," Ndakimana told Times Sport.

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"Thursday's game was not easy, it took us a lot of effort, but the passion to beat Rayon Sport kept us on our toes. We are glad we won."

AS Kigali Women are aiming to win a treble in the 2023/24 campaign as they remain unbeaten in the league.