APR FC defeated Bugesera FC 2-0 in a rescheduled Rwanda Premier League Matchday 2 on Wednesday evening at Kigali Pelé Stadium.
APR Football Club secured their first back-to-back league win of the season on Wednesday, November 27, thanks to goals from Lamineh Bah and Ramadhan Niyibizi in each half.
In a rainy match under the floodlights of Kigali Pelé Stadium, Lamineh Bah opened the scoring in the 39th minute after several chances were expertly saved by Bugesera goalkeeper Didier Mfashingabo.
The first half ended 1-0, with Bugesera trailing and eager to get back into the game.
Bugesera endured a major setback early in the second half when Didier Mfashingabo sustained a head injury and was replaced by Mac Arthur Arakaza. Shortly thereafter, in the 77th minute, Arakaza fouled Arsène Tuyisenge inside the penalty box.
Ramadhan Niyibizi converted the resulting penalty in the 79th minute to give the army team a 2-0 lead, leaving Bugesera with little chance of a comeback.
Bugesera’s loss leaves them in the relegation zone, with the Eastern Province-based team in 15th position with 8 points—just 2 points ahead of last-placed Kiyovu, although Kiyovu has a game in hand.
Coach Francis Haringingo’s future at Bugesera may be in doubt following the team’s poor performance. They are winless in their last four matches.
Rayon Sports leads the standings with 23 points from 9 matches.
