Trinity Nyakabingo, RETC, Power M and Luna Smelter have emerged as the four semi-finalists of the 2026 Rwanda Inter-Mining Companies Football Tournament, setting up an exciting battle for a place in the final.
The third edition of the Rwanda Inter-Mining Companies Football Tournament has reached its semi-final stage, with four teams remaining in the race for the championship title.
Trinity Nyakabingo, RETC, Power M and Luna Smelter secured their places in the last four following a series of competitive quarter-final encounters that produced convincing victories, aggregate wins and a dramatic penalty shootout.
With the quarter-finals concluded, attention now shifts to the semi-finals, whose first-leg matches are scheduled for this coming Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Trinity Nyakabingo secured their place in the semi-finals after knocking out GAMICO with a 3-2 aggregate victory over two legs.
The hard-fought qualification earned Trinity a place among the tournament’s final four, where they will now face RETC for a place in the championship final.
RETC demonstrated their strength against Big Mining, securing a commanding 5-0 aggregate victory.The team completed the job with a 2-0 victory in the second leg, confirming their place among the tournament’s final four.
Power M booked their semi-final ticket after surviving a tense quarter-final battle against Next Mining. Following a goalless second leg, the tie remained level at 1-1 on aggregate, forcing the teams into a penalty shootout. Power M eventually prevailed 5-4 on penalties to advance to the semi-finals.
Luna Smelter also secured a place in the last four after overcoming Rwinkwavu Mining.Luna won the second-leg encounter 2-1, completing a 4-2 aggregate victory and demonstrating their determination to remain in contention for the tournament trophy.
Semi-final first legs scheduled for Saturday
The race for a place in the final resumes this Saturday with two fixtures that will see the four remaining teams go head-to-head.
RETC will host Trinity Nyakabingo, while Luna Smelter will welcome Power M in the other semi-final encounter.
Organised through collaboration between the Rwanda Extractive Industry Workers Union (REWU) and its partners, the Rwanda Inter-Mining Companies Football Tournament provides a platform for mining and quarrying companies to promote teamwork, unity, workers’ participation and responsible mining.
The competition also contributes to broader efforts to promote occupational safety, environmental protection, compliance and stronger relationships among workers and companies across Rwanda’s extractive industry.
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