The Rwandan side finished top of Group C with a perfect record: three wins from three, four goals scored, and a remarkable clean sheet throughout. Their 1-0 victory over tournament heavyweights Al Hilal SC on the final matchday sealed both first place and a place in the semi-finals.
Key Group Stage Standings
Group A
- Gor Mahia FC – 6 points
- Vipers SC – 6 points
- APR FC – 6 points
- Garde Republicaine – 0 points
Group B
- Jamus FC – 7 points
- Simba SC – 5 points
- Singida Black Stars – 3 points
- Mogadishu City Club – 1 point
Group C
- Rayon Sports FC – 9 points (qualified as group winners)
- Al Hilal SC – 6 points (qualified as best runner-up)
- Tusker FC – 3 points
- KVZ SC – 0 points
While Gor Mahia, Jamus FC and Al Hilal also advanced with strong campaigns, Rayon Sports’ combination of consistency, defensive solidity and the ability to beat one of the region’s biggest clubs makes them the most impressive team of the group phase.
The Blues will face South Sudan’s Jamus FC in the semi-finals, while Al Hilal take on Kenya’s Gor Mahia.