Denis Omedi and Hakim Kiwanuka performed essential roles in serving to APR FC win the 2025 Heroes Cup, securing their first silverware with the Rwandan giants.
The ultimate, held at Kigali Pele Stadium on Saturday, led to a goalless draw after regular and further time, setting the stage for an exciting penalty shootout.
APR FC triumphed 4-2 within the shootout to say the title.
Each Omedi and Kiwanuka have been named within the beginning lineup, although they have been substituted late within the second half.
Their victory comes on the again of a formidable semi-final efficiency earlier within the week, the place APR FC beat AS Kigali 2-0 to safe their spot within the remaining.
The win marks a promising begin for the Ugandan duo at APR FC, who’re persevering with to make their mark within the early phases of the season.
APR FC Line-up earlier than the ultimate.
Omedi celebrating his success from the spot in semifinal.
Uganda Cranes midfielder Taddeo Lwanga was an unused substitute for the match, whereas Police FC featured two different Ugandans, Allan Kateregga and Ashraf Mandela, who performed the total 120 minutes.
Mandela in motion.
Left-back Eric Ssenjobe was not included within the matchday squad.
Because the season progresses, Omedi and Kiwanuka shall be anticipated to proceed their robust performances for APR FC, with this victory including to their rising confidence of their new crew.
