Thursday, December 18 Al Hilal 1-2 SC Kiyovu Gicumbi 1-0 Marines SC Kiyovu pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Al Hilal SC 2–1 in a Rwanda Premier League encounter played at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Thursday, December 18. Al Hilal went into the break with a 1–0 lead after Ousmane Diouf opened the scoring in the 15th minute. However, the Mumena-based side turned the game around in the second half, scoring twice to claim all three points. The hosts were desperate for a victory to bounce back from their recent defeat to Rutsiro FC, having accumulated 19 points from 12 matches. Al Hilal started the match brightly and took an early advantage, dominating the opening exchanges before Diouf found the net. Kiyovu responded strongly after the break in an entertaining second half. They drew level in the 63rd minute through Darcy Mutunzi, bringing Francis Haringingo’s side back into contention. The match then opened up with end-to-end action, and Kiyovu completed the comeback in the 79th minute when René Uwineza scored a superb goal to secure all three points. Elsewhere, Gicumbi FC claimed their fourth win of the season thanks to a 45th-minute strike from Dieu Merci Rurihoshi, which earned them a 1–0 victory over Marines FC. Marines had an opportunity to equalise earlier in the match, but Gicumbi goalkeeper Herithier Ahishakiye saved Olivier Usabimana’s penalty in the 21st minute. Rwanda Premier League action continues on Friday, with Gorilla FC welcoming Rayon Sports at Kigali Pelé Stadium, while AS Kigali take on Bugesera FC at the same venue.
