First-half goals from Namanda Wafula and Victor Omondi earned Musanze a 2-0 win at Kigali Stadium that took them within three points of table toppers.
Musanze FC comfortably beat Gorilla FC 2-0 on Wednesday, October 12th in the Rwanda Premier League matchday 5. Gorilla played most of the second half with a man less as Emmanuel Uwimana was sent off in the 69th minute.
Namanda Wafula’s breakthrough goal early in the sixth minute was soon followed by a second from Victor Omondi in the 23rd minute to secure a huge three points for Frank Ouna’s side. They move to third place, three points behind league leaders Rayon Sports.
Gorilla stands in 6th position with 7 points in 5 matches. In the next assignment, they will travel to Rubavu to face Rutsiro while Musanze will be hosting Sunrise at Ubworoherane stadium.
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This is how both teams lined up today
Gorilla FC XI: Matumele Mozombo (GK), Alexis Nkomezi (C), Samuel Nsengiyumva, Jean Michel Byukusenge, Eric Karema, Emmanuel Uwimana,
Tharcisse Nshimiyimana, Simeon Iradukunda, Johnson Adeaga Adeshola, Rodrigue Irankunda, Mohammed Camara
Subs: Yves Mugisha, Richard Nsengimana, Irene Himbazwa, Yves Habimana, Emmanuel Nshimiyimana, Cedric Samba, Duru Mercy Ikena, Victor Murdah, and Jean Paul Kayigamba
Musanze XI: Gad Muhawenayo (GK), Gad Niyonshuti (C), Obed Harerimana, Hertier Francois Lulihoshi, Anicet Muhire, Valeur Ndahayo, Wafula Namanda, Patrick Ntijyinama, Peter Agblevor, Ben Ocen, Victor Omondi
Subs: Steven Ntaribi, Sadam Nyandwi, Clement Nshimiyimana, Aimable Manzi, Amran Nshimiyimana, Isaac Nsengiyumva, Pierre Dufitumukiza, Jean Luc Kwizera, and Jean Paul Nduwayezu.
