Rwanda FA Considers Rescheduling 2025/26 Super Cup and League Kickoff Amid Club Preparations and Stadium Constraints

The Rwandan Football Federation (FERWAFA) is considering revising the dates for the 2025 Super Cup and the start of the 2025/26 Rwanda Premier League season, following new developments involving top clubs APR FC and Rayon Sports. According to the initial fixture calendar released by FERWAFA on June 16, 2025, the Super Cup traditionally played between the league champions and the Peace Cup winners was set for August 2, with the league expected to kick off on August 15. However, trusted sources within FERWAFA have revealed that both events are now likely to be pushed back. The changes are larg

The Rwandan Football Federation (FERWAFA) is considering revising the dates for the 2025 Super Cup and the start of the 2025/26 Rwanda Premier League season, following new developments involving top clubs APR FC and Rayon Sports. According to the initial fixture calendar released by FERWAFA on June 16, 2025, the Super Cup traditionally played between the league champions and the Peace Cup winners was set for August 2, with the league expected to kick off on August 15. However, trusted sources within FERWAFA have revealed that both events are now likely to be pushed back. The changes are largely driven by special requests from both APR FC and Rayon Sports, as they gear up for international engagements and high profile friendlies that they argue are essential for their preparation ahead of continental competitions. Rayon Sports has formally requested FERWAFA’s approval to host Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga SC) on August 15 at Amahoro Stadium. The game is expected to be part of "Rayon Sports Day 2025" a fan focused event meant to boost morale and raise the club’s international profile. Meanwhile, APR FC, although yet to make an official request in writing, is reportedly planning friendly matches against regional powerhouses such as Simba SC from Tanzania or South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs. Should these plans materialize, APR could be in action as early as August 2, the original Super Cup date. Further complicating the calendar is the unavailability of Amahoro Stadium between August 8 and 10, when the Jehovah's Witnesses are scheduled to hold a major religious convention at the venue, one of the stadiums in Kigali that meets international standards. While FERWAFA has not announced any official changes, internal deliberations are underway, and stakeholders are weighing all logistical and competitive factors. As of now, no final decision has been made, but a delay to both the Super Cup and the league’s opening round appears increasingly likely. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges in harmonizing local football schedules with continental competitions and community events, especially in a football ecosystem that is rapidly growing and drawing greater regional attention.