Rwandan Premier League
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The Primus National Soccer League is the highest division in football in Rwanda
. The league was formed in 1975.
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
. The league was formed in 1975.
Clubs for the 2011–12 season
- Amagaju FC (GikongoroGikongoroGikongoro is a city in Nyamagabe district, Southern Province, Rwanda.It was previously part of Gikongoro Province, which has been disestablished....
) - APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(KigaliKigaliKigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of...
) - AS KigaliAS KigaliAS Kigali is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda.They play their home games at Amahoro Stadium....
(KigaliKigaliKigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of...
) - Etincelles FCEtincelles FCEtincelles FC is a football club from Gisenyi in Rwanda-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance*CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 1 appearance...
(GisenyiGisenyiGisenyi is a city in Rubavu district in the Western Province of Rwanda. Gisenyi is contiguous with Goma, the city across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population of the city is about 106 000 .-Description:...
) - La Jeunesse FC (KigaliKigaliKigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of...
) - Marines FC (GisenyiGisenyiGisenyi is a city in Rubavu district in the Western Province of Rwanda. Gisenyi is contiguous with Goma, the city across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population of the city is about 106 000 .-Description:...
) - Mukura Victory Sports FCMukura Victory Sports FCMukura Victory Sports FC is a football club from Butare in Rwanda.They were founded in May 1963 and play their home games at Stade Huye.-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Cup: 2 appearances*CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 5 appearances...
(ButareButareButare is a city in the Southern Province of Rwanda and capital of Huye district. It was the capital of the former Butare Province, Rwanda, that was dissolved on January 1, 2006....
) - Police FC (KibungoKibungoKibungo is a city in Ngoma district in the Eastern Province of Rwanda, and was the capital of the now defunct Kibungo Province.- Kibungo City :Kibungo is located about 100km from Kigali, along the main road to Tanzania...
) - Rayon SportRayon SportRayon Sports FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda.-History:They were founded in May 1968 and play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 6*Rwandan Cup: 8*CECAFA Clubs Cup: 1...
(KigaliKigaliKigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of...
) - SC Kiyovu SportSC Kiyovu SportSC Kiyovu Sports is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda, which play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 3*Rwandan Cup: 2-Performance in CAF competitions:...
(KigaliKigaliKigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of...
) - Nyanza FC (HuyeHuyeHuye may refer to:* Mount Huye, a mountain in southern Rwanda.* Huye , a bottled mineral water brand sold in Rwanda and produced on Mount Huye.* Huye , a district of South Province, Rwanda, which contains Mount Huye and Butare city....
) - Espoir FC
Relegated in 2009-10
- ATRACO FCATRACO FCATRACO FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. It won the Rwandan Premier League in 2008 .-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 1*CECAFA Club Cup: 1-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 1 appearance...
(KigaliKigaliKigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of...
) (due to ATRACO's withdrawal, Marines escape relegation) - Electrogaz FCElectrogaz FCElectrogaz FC is a football club in the Primus National Soccer League. The team was founded in 2008....
(KigaliKigaliKigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of...
) (due to Electrogaz' withdrawal, Musanze escape relegation)
Previous champions
- 1975 : Rayon SportRayon SportRayon Sports FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda.-History:They were founded in May 1968 and play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 6*Rwandan Cup: 8*CECAFA Clubs Cup: 1...
(Nyanza) - 1976-79 : unknown
- 1980 : Panthères Noires (Kigali)
- 1981 : Rayon SportRayon SportRayon Sports FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda.-History:They were founded in May 1968 and play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 6*Rwandan Cup: 8*CECAFA Clubs Cup: 1...
(Nyanza) - 1982 : no championship
- 1983 : Kiyovu SportsSC Kiyovu SportSC Kiyovu Sports is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda, which play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 3*Rwandan Cup: 2-Performance in CAF competitions:...
(Kigali) - 1984 : Panthères Noires (Kigali)
- 1985 : Panthères Noires (Kigali)
- 1986 : Panthères Noires (Kigali)
- 1987 : Panthères Noires (Kigali)
- 1988 : Mukungwa (Ruhengeri)
- 1989 : Mukungwa (Ruhengeri)
- 1990-91 : no championship
- 1992 : Kiyovu SportsSC Kiyovu SportSC Kiyovu Sports is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda, which play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 3*Rwandan Cup: 2-Performance in CAF competitions:...
(Kigali) - 1993 : Kiyovu SportsSC Kiyovu SportSC Kiyovu Sports is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda, which play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 3*Rwandan Cup: 2-Performance in CAF competitions:...
(Kigali) - 1994 : no championship
- 1995 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali) - 1996 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali) - 1997 : Rayon SportRayon SportRayon Sports FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda.-History:They were founded in May 1968 and play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 6*Rwandan Cup: 8*CECAFA Clubs Cup: 1...
(Nyanza) - 1998 : Rayon SportRayon SportRayon Sports FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda.-History:They were founded in May 1968 and play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 6*Rwandan Cup: 8*CECAFA Clubs Cup: 1...
(Nyanza) - 1999 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali) - 2000 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali)
- 2001 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali) - 2002 : Rayon SportRayon SportRayon Sports FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda.-History:They were founded in May 1968 and play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 6*Rwandan Cup: 8*CECAFA Clubs Cup: 1...
(Nyanza) - 2003 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali) - 2004 : Rayon SportRayon SportRayon Sports FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda.-History:They were founded in May 1968 and play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 6*Rwandan Cup: 8*CECAFA Clubs Cup: 1...
(Nyanza) - 2005 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali) - 2006 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali) - 2007 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali) - 2008 : ATRACO FCATRACO FCATRACO FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. It won the Rwandan Premier League in 2008 .-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 1*CECAFA Club Cup: 1-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 1 appearance...
(Kigali) - 2009 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali) - 2010 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali) - 2011 : APR FCAPR FCArmée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993....
(Kigali)
Performance by club
| Club | City | Titles | Last Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| APR FC APR FC Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993.... |
Kigali Kigali Kigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of... |
12 | 2011 |
| Rayon Sport Rayon Sport Rayon Sports FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda.-History:They were founded in May 1968 and play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 6*Rwandan Cup: 8*CECAFA Clubs Cup: 1... |
Nyanza Nyanza Nyanza may refer to:*Nyanza, Rwanda**Nyanza District, the district surrounding Nyanza, Rwanda*Nyanza Province, Kenya*Nyanza Lac, Burundi*Nyanza, the Bantu word for lake, in particular:**Lake Albert **Lake Edward... |
6 | 2004 |
| Panthères Noires | Kigali Kigali Kigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of... |
5 | 1987 |
| Kiyovu Sports SC Kiyovu Sport SC Kiyovu Sports is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda, which play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 3*Rwandan Cup: 2-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
Kigali Kigali Kigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of... |
3 | 1993 |
| Mukungwa | Ruhengeri Ruhengeri Ruhengeri is a city and capital of Musanze District in the Northern Province of Rwanda. Some sources now refer to the city itself as Musanze, after the district in which it lies. It lies near the twin lakes of Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo and is the gateway city to Volcanoes National Park and the... |
2 | 1989 |
| ATRACO FC ATRACO FC ATRACO FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. It won the Rwandan Premier League in 2008 .-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 1*CECAFA Club Cup: 1-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 1 appearance... |
Kigali Kigali Kigali, population 965,398 , is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation, and has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of... |
1 | 2008 |
Topscorers
| Season | Player | Club | Goals |
| 2001 | Luleuti Kyayuna | APR APR FC Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993.... |
9 |
| 2002 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2003 | Milly | APR APR FC Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993.... |
12 |
| 2004 |  Abed Mulenda Olivier KarekeziOlivier Karekezi Olivier Karekezi is a Rwandan footballer, currently playing for APR FC.-Career:He signed for Helsingborgs IF in 2005, leaving his native club APR FC, and scored five goals in 18 matches during the 2005 season. In 2006, he scored 11 goals for Helsingborg and thereby became their top scorer in... |
Rayon Sport Rayon Sport Rayon Sports FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda.-History:They were founded in May 1968 and play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 6*Rwandan Cup: 8*CECAFA Clubs Cup: 1... APR APR FC Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993.... |
14 |
| 2005 | Jimmy Gatete Jimmy Gatete Jimmy Gatete is a Burundian-Rwandan footballer, who is currently playing for Police FC Kibungo.-International career:... |
APR APR FC Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993.... |
13 |
| 2006 | André Lomami Andre Lomami André Lomami is a Rwandan international football forward who plays with Police FC Kibungo.-Career:He had previously represented Rwandan clubs Police FC Kibungo, APR FC and ATRACO FC, and during the first half of the 2010-11 season he played with FK Škendija in the Macedonian First League..Between... |
APR APR FC Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993.... |
13 |
| 2006–07 | Labama Bokota Labama Bokota Bokota Kamana Labama is a naturalized Rwandan football player who plays for Rayon Sport.-Career:Bokota played formerly for Rayon Sport and Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC... |
Rayon Sport Rayon Sport Rayon Sports FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda.-History:They were founded in May 1968 and play their home games at Amahoro Stadium.-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 6*Rwandan Cup: 8*CECAFA Clubs Cup: 1... |
14 |
| 2007–08 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2008–09 | Jean Lomami |
ATRACO ATRACO FC ATRACO FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. It won the Rwandan Premier League in 2008 .-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 1*CECAFA Club Cup: 1-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 1 appearance... |
12 |