Rayon Sports come from a goal down to beat Gasogi United and go top of the table in a Rwanda Premier League meeting. Essomba Onana’s brace sealed the points after an early goal by Hakim Bugingo.
Rayon Sports beat Gasogi United 2-1 in the 20th round matchup at the Bugesera Stadium on February 18, 2023 and moves at the top of the table. Essomba Onana’s brace too good for blues as they keep title ambitions alive
This was a meeting of two sides that couldn’t afford to lose bearing in mind the fine form of second placed SC Kiyovu and APR that can reclaim the first spot if they manage to beat Etincelles FC.
Recent history meant that Gasogi came into this fixture confident. And this time both were ranked third and fourth, sharing the same amount of points. However, Cameroonian forward Willy Essomba Onana was to prove key in the match and scored the two needed goals to take all three points and walk away with Derby bragging rights.
Gasogi’s Hakim Bugingo broke the deadlock in 17th minutes before Onana cancel their lead in the additional minutes of first half. Onana scored again 6 minutes to 90 minutes. A through ball from Eric Ngendahimana
It was Onana’s eighth and ninth goal of the season. 4 goals behind the leader, Shaban Hussein
Gasogi’s own ambitions took a dent even if they claim that the level of officiating in this league is embarrassing. According to the club own and spokesman, Charles Nkuriza, some decisions took by Celestin Nsabimana cost them.
Elsewhere at Muhanga stadium, Kiyovu defeated Marines 3-1 to move closer to the top of the table. SC Kiyovu is one point behind Rayon Sports
Next weekend, Rayon Sports will travel to Rubavu to lock horns with relegation strugglers, Rutsiro
