The team of the Republican Guard, which protects the country’s top leaders, reached the final after defeating the Military Police Brigade 3-1 in the semifinals of the Liberation Cup 2025.
The match was held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Kigali Pelé Stadium.
In the 2nd minute, the Republican Guard scored the opening goal, thanks to Sibomana Olivier who found the back of the net early in the game.
Despite conceding, Military Police did not give up and continued to attack in search of an equalizer.
They advanced well down the right wing, and a long-range shot beat goalkeeper Mugabo Eric, who was poorly positioned, equalizing the score in the 19th minute.
But just three minutes later, the Republican Guard launched a quick attack down the left side. Mutabazi Jean Claude was fouled, and the referee awarded a free kick.
capt Ian Kagame has an arm band of republican guard.
The free kick was taken by Shyaka James, who delivered a perfect cross to Shema Mike, who headed in the second goal in the 22nd minute.
The Republican Guard continued their strong attacks and were awarded another free kick, taken by Ian Kagame. A foul by Military Police defenders inside the box led the referee to award a penalty.
Shema Mike stepped up and successfully converted the penalty, scoring the third goal in the 26th minute.
some of republican guard fans come to support their team.
The rest of the first half was dominated by Military Police, who were desperately looking for a second goal, but they failed to score.
The first half ended with the Republican Guard leading Military Police 3-1.
In the second half, the game became calmer and was mostly played in the midfield, although the Republican Guard occasionally pushed forward.
By the 65th minute, Military Police began to threaten the Republican Guard’s goal, but defenders Ian Kagame and Nsengiyumva Claude handled the pressure well.
The smile of military police fans ended by the win of republican guard.
By the 75th minute, the game slowed down even more, and chances became scarce as the Republican Guard appeared confident of their victory.
The match ended with the Republican Guard defeating the Military Police Brigade 3-1, advancing to the final of the Liberation Cup 2025.
The other semifinal will feature the Third Division facing the Fourth Division to determine who will join the Republican Guard in the final, scheduled for July 3, 2025, at Kigali Pelé Stadium.
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