APR FC vs Rayon Sports: 128M Derby Draw Sparks Record Rematch

The return leg of the ‘Derby y’Imisozi 1000’ between APR FC and Rayon Sports saw APR FC make a massive 128,935,000 Rwandan Francs from ticket sales. The highly anticipated match, played at Stade Amahoro, ended in a 0-0 draw.

This game became the second-highest revenue-generating match in Rwanda’s football history. Despite the draw, Rayon Sports remained at the top of the league table with 43 points, while APR FC followed closely behind with 41 points.

Over 32,000 Fans Filled Stade Amahoro

According to officials, the match attracted over 32,000 fans, each purchasing tickets that contributed to the impressive revenue.

However, APR FC could have earned even more had they decided to sell ‘Sky Box’ and ‘Executive Seat’ tickets. Instead, the club chose to offer invitations for these exclusive sections of the newly renovated stadium.

Of the total revenue, 123,790,000 RWF came from regular ticket sales, while the remaining amount was processed through a special APR FC payment code after an issue arose with the ticketing system just before kickoff.

Record-Breaking Revenue from Previous Match

The only match to generate more money at a stadium in Rwanda was the first leg of this derby, where Rayon Sports raked in a record-breaking 152,348,000 RWF.

This latest draw marks the third consecutive 0-0 result between the two fierce rivals. However, if both teams perform well in the Peace Cup semi-finals, they could meet again at Stade Amahoro in the tournament final, scheduled for early May.