Mugenzi shines as Kiyovu fight back to deny APR FC

Mugenzi shines as Kiyovu fight back to deny APR FC
Bienvenu Mugenzi scored a brace against his former club | Photo: SC Kiyovu
The on-form goal poacher, Bienvenu Mugenzi scored a second-half brace for SC Kiyovu, as they come from behind to force a draw in an entertaining clash against APR FC.

Wednesday, November 23, In A very tense game at Kigali Stadium, the green baggies had to come from two goals behind in the first half to force a draw against the defending champions, APR FC.

The army side started well and dominated in the early moments of the match which gave them two goals advantage in the first 15 minutes of the game. Bonheur Mugisha and Lague Byiringiro got on the scoresheet for APR.

Trailing 2-0 at the break, Kiyovu’s Alain André Landeut made a change with Khamis Bizimana taken off and replaced by Riyaad Norodien. The latter brought in some pace and thanks to the chances he created, Mugenzi found the back of the nets for the fourth and fifth time this season.

Mugenzi shines as Kiyovu fight back to deny APR FC
Riyaad Norodien was a game-changer after coming on for Khamis Bizimana at the halftime. | Photo: SC Kiyovu

The draw leaves table toppers unshaken. SC Kiyovu remain 2 points clear at the top of the table, followed by Rayon Sports and APR FC in the 3rd spot.

Today, Rayon Sports faces AS Kigali in a mouth-watering match-up of match day 10. For more details about RPL, follow this link.