Rwanda: Heroes Cup Tournament to kick off on January 26

Football lovers, mainly living in Rwanda, will be quite happy to know that Heroes Cup Tournament is all set to commence on January 26 this year. The tournament will continue till February 1, which will attract the top four clubs from last season's Azam Rwanda Premier League at Amahoro National Stadium.

According to KT Press, Reigning league champions APR FC, AS Kigali, Rayon Sports and Etincelles FC are set to battle it out for the crown. The tournament competition will be played on robin round format with all four teams playing each other and afterwards. Rwandese Association Football Federation's Competitions Commission will consider the points tally and goal difference to determine the tournament winners.

APR FC is said to be opening their account against AS Kigali while Etincelles FC will be up against Rayon Sports on January 26, 2019 with all matches set to be staged at Amahoro Stadium. Etincelles FC will confront APR FC before Rayon Sports FC takes on AS Kigali on the second day on January 29.

On January 31, women league champions AS Kigali WFC will face rivals and second-placed Scandinavia WFC before the two RDF teams (yet to be known) take on each other vying for the champions slot. Whereas, the final will take place on Heroes Day on February 1 at Amahoro stadium with AS Kigali hosting Etincelles FC while APR FC will clash with Rayon Sports FC.