Rayon Sports picked up a crucial three points against tenacious opponents Muhazi United, closing the gap on leaders APR FC to just two points.
Rayon Sports defeated Muhazi United 2-0 at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Wednesday night to extend their incredible home winning streak to five games. And the victory brings the Blues to within two points of the league lead.
Kevin Muhire scored a free kick in the 33rd minute to give Mouhamed Wade’s team a half-time advantage. In the second quarter, Ugandan forward Musa Esenu scored a beautiful header off a cross from Arsene Tuyisenge to secure the three points of Rwanda Premier League Matchday 13.
Rayon Sports’ pursuit of APR at the top of the league continue, with a third straight victory, Rayon Sports is one point ahead of the army team with 26 points.
Elsewhere, Muvandimwe, Elie Tatou, Sylla, and Pimpong scored as Mukura VS defeated SC Kiyovu 4-1 at Huye International Stadium on a hectic day in the Rwanda Premier League mid-table. Kiyovu had a goal from Richard Kilongozi.
At Umuganda, Etincelles hammered AS Kigali 4-2, heaping the pressure on interim manager, Shaban Mbarushimana.
The Citizens have only won one of their previous ten games, placing them 15th on the table. They have now gone 7 games without a win.
Muhazi and Etincelles are 11th and 12th with 14 points, respectively. Mukura has moved up to fifth place with 20 points.
Matchday 14 is set for this weekend, starting on Friday.
- 8-Dec, 3 p.m, Sunrise vs Amagaju at Nyagatare Stadium
- 8-Dec, 3 p.m, Etoile de l’Est vs Police FC at Ngoma Stadium
- 8-Dec, 6 p.m, Gorilla FC vs APR FC at Kigali Pelé Stadium
- 9-Dec, 1.30 p.m, SC Kiyovu vs Etincelles at Kigali Pelé Stadium
- 9-Dec, 3 p.m, SC Gasogi United vs Mukura VS at Kigali Pelé Stadium
- 9-Dec, 3 p.m, Musanze FC vs Marines at Ubworoherane Stadium
- 9-Dec, 3 p.m, Muhazi United vs Bugesera FC at Ngoma Stadium
- 9-Dec, 6 p.m, AS Kigali vs Rayon Sports at Kigali Pelé Stadium
