2022–23 Rwanda Premier League Explained

Competition:	Rwanda Premier League
Season:	2022–23
Winners:	APR
Continentalcup1:	Champions League
Continentalcup2:	Confederation Cup
Matches:	240
Total Goals:	571
Prevseason:	2021–22
Nextseason:	2023–24

The 2022–23 Rwanda Premier League was a season of the Rwanda Premier League, the top-tier football league in Rwanda.

APR FC won their fourth consecutive league title on the last day of the season. Kiyovu Sports led the table by three points with four matches to play in search of their first title since 1993.^[1] However a 2–1 victory over Gorilla FC on the final day was enough for APR to clinch the title on goal difference.^[2] Kiyovu relegated 15th-placed Rutsiro 3–1 on the final match day while Rayon Sports won the cup to qualify for the Confederation Cup.^[3]

Changes

Nyagatari-based Sunrise and Rwamagawa City were promoted from the 2021–22 Rwanda Second Division.^[4] They replaced relegated Etoile de l'Est and Gicumbi.

Rwamagawa City also changed their name to Muhazi United following the season.^[5]

Notes and References

Web site: Rwanda: SC Kiyovu Coach Eyes League and Peace Cup Double. 27 April 2023. AllAfrica. Peter. Kamasa.
Web site: PHOTOS: APR are Primus National League champions…on goal difference!. Peter. Kamasa. 28 May 2023. New Times.
Web site: Manishimwe, Nshuti lead APR title-winning celebrations. Peter. Kamasa. 28 May 2023. New Times.
Web site: Sunrise set bigger ambitions. 25 August 2022. Africa Press.
Web site: Rwamagana City Changes Name to Muhazi United. Abayisenga. Eddie. KT Press. 28 June 2023.