APE Rugunga wins Copa Coca-Cola 2016

APE RUGUNGA emerged winners of the 2016 Copa Coca-Cola after winning 5-4 in spot kicks against College de Gisenyi on Sunday after a 1-all draw during regular time at Tam-Tam Grounds in Rubavu District. It was a tough game as both sides boast of star players who play for top clubs in national league. In women’s category Groupe Scolaire Rwamashyongoshyo beat Groupe Scolaire Kirinda 2-0, thanks to Joselyne Byukusenge who netted in the 16th minute before Gerardine Ugirumurera scored another in 88th minute. The winners APE Rugunga and Groupe Scolaire Rwamashyongoshyo received Rwf 500,000 cash prizes, while second runners up in both categories walked away with Rwf300, 000 each. Groupe Scolaire Shagasha beat Groupe Scolaire Mutara to the third place while in men’s category; Groupe Scolaire Ste Famille beat Groupe Scolaire Muko. The Coca-Cola COPA tournament is run in over 20 countries around Africa giving more than 50,000 young players the opportunity to display their talent. Locally, Copa Coca-Cola has produced football talents like defenders Emery Bayisenge and Yannick Mukunzi who now play for Amavubi and APR FC. About 240 teams from all the 30 districts in the country took part. editorial@newtimes.co.rw

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APE Rugunga wins Copa Coca-Cola 2016