KIGALI, Rwanda (Interstat) — AS Kigali FC will host Gicumbi FC on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Kigali Pelé Stadium in a National Soccer League matchup that carries playoff implications for both sides.

The home team enters the contest with a 1-2 record in its last three matches, most recently falling 2-1 to APR FC on May 10. Kigali also dropped a 2-1 decision to Gorilla FC on May 6 and lost 2-0 to Al Hilal SC Omdurman on May 3. The club’s lone bright spot in that span was a 1-0 victory over Marine FC on April 17.

Gicumbi FC comes in with a 1-1 mark in its past two outings, beating Bugesera FC 2-1 on May 9 before losing 3-1 to Gasogi United FC on May 5. The visitors also suffered a 3-0 defeat to El Merreikh SC Omdurman on May 2. Gicumbi has shown resilience on the road, with wins over Rutsiro and Muhanga in late April.

The teams last met Dec. 4, 2025, when Gicumbi earned a 2-1 victory at home. That result extended Gicumbi’s recent edge in the series, though Kigali has historically been strong at Kigali Pelé Stadium.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 win for AS Kigali FC, with the club holding a 70.90 percent probability of victory according to the ELO rating system. Kigali will look to capitalize on home support and a balanced attack, while Gicumbi aims to build on its road form and exploit defensive lapses that have cost Kigali in tight matches.

Gicumbi’s recent results include a 1-1 draw with Kiyovu Sports on Feb. 28, a 1-1 draw with Etincelles on Feb. 21, and a 1-1 draw with Marine FC on Feb. 14. The visitors also dropped a 5-0 decision to Al Hilal SC Omdurman on March 3 and lost 1-0 to Gorilla FC on March 21.

Kigali’s deeper results show a mixed bag: a 1-1 draw with Mukura on April 3, a 2-0 loss to Bugesera FC on March 21, and a 3-1 defeat to Kiyovu Sports on March 15. The club did manage a 2-0 win over Amagaju FC on Feb. 15 and a 0-0 draw with Etincelles on March 1.

Friday’s match is critical for both teams’ positioning in the league standings. AS Kigali FC will aim to end a two-match losing streak and climb the table, while Gicumbi FC looks to build momentum after its win over Bugesera and improve on a season that has featured both highs and lows. Kickoff is scheduled at the 10,000-seat stadium in the Rwandan capital.