Kigali — This year's league title favorites APR and Atraco won their matches on the second day of the season yesterday to keep on course for yet another close contest.

Ten-time league champion APR beat Marines 2-0 at Nyamirambo stadium. Abbas Rassou scored the opener on 6th minute after tapping in a cross from Albert Ngabo.

Substitute Labama Bokota who came on for the injured Albert Ngabo made sure that the military side attained full maximum points when he headed a perfect cross from fellow substitute Omar Hitimana beating goalie Jean Bigirimana on 67th minute.

Hitimana substituted injured Jean Bosco Uwacu who sustained a serious knee injury.

Bokota missed two good chances which would have increased APR's goal margin thanks to former Kiyovu keeper Jean Bigirimana who made vital saves.

Rivals Atraco came from behind to defeat Electrogaz by a 3-1 at Mumena ground.

Jean Lomami, Johnson Bagoole and new signing Berkeli earned the taxi-men side maximum points.

Meanwhile, SC Kiyovu fell to a shock defeat away to newcomers Etincelles at Umuganda Stadium.

A second half strike from Kadie Ntaganda sunk the old giants and earned maximum points for Etincelles who have won their two matches.

Mukura's poor start to the season continued yesterday as they were beaten 3-1 by visiting Amagaju at Huye stadium.

Bosco Gasana bagged a hat trick to earn Amagaju all points in a hotly contested Southern Province derby. Meddi Kagera scored the consolation goal for the home side.

Musanze were held to a goalless draw by visiting side Police, a result which earned both clubs their first point of the season.

In today's league schedule, Rayon Sport hosts AS Kigali in a Kigali derby which will be played at Nyamirambo stadium. Both sides recorded victories in the opener and they are in contention for this season's league title.

Rayon Sport boosts several players like Pappy Gasana and Bon Fils Twahirwa who crossed from AS Kigali during the transfer window.