Rwanda: AS Kigali in Buoyant Mood Ahead of Peace Cup Final

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Rwanda: AS Kigali in Buoyant Mood Ahead of Peace Cup Final

[New Times] AS Kigali head coach, Andre Casa Mbungo, has said he is optimistic about his side's chances of retaining the Peace Cup when they face domestic giants APR in the final on June 28.

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