Niyukuri scores in Norway as Sibomana sets up goal in Kenya’s super clash
Monday, October 09, 2023
Patrick Sibomana set up Benson Omalla's second goal as Gor Mahia beat AFC Leopards 2-0 in the Nairobi derby.

It was an enterprising weekend for Rwandan players abroad as a host of them continued to shine at a top level.

Claus Niyunkuri scored the match-winner in Norway for FK Haugesund against Stroemsgodset. Patrick Sibomana assisted Benson Omalla's second goal in Gor Mahia's 2-0 win over AFC Leopards in the biggest game in the Kenyan Premier League.

Amavubi skipper Djihad Bizimana was essential in the heart of midfield for Kryvbas who moved to the apex of the Ukrainian Premier League with a 1-0 win over Chornomorets Odessa.

Times Sport brings to you a complete wrap-up of how Rwandan players fared abroad over the weekend.

Sweden

Lague Byiringiro played 64 minutes for Sandviken before being replaced by Mohammed Alsalkhadi while compatriot Yannick Mukunzi made way for Adam Kiani in the 90th minute. Their team drew goalless with Dalkurd in the Ettan Norra League.

In the Superettan League, Rafael York and his brother Torre Rafael were missing from the Gefle IF match day squad as they lost 3-1 to Skovde AIK.

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Norway

Right-back Claus Niyunkuri who is of Rwandan and Burundian parentage netted the lone goal for FK Haugesund who beat Stroemsgodset 1-0 at the Spare Bank Arena.

Elsewhere, Ange Mutsinzi saw full-time action for FK Jerv who lost 4-2 to Ranheim. Jerv are without a win in their last five league league games.

Goalkeeper Clement Twizere Buhake was in action for Strommen IF who drew 1-1 with Ulern.

Belgium

Teenager Hakim Sahabo replaced El Fanis in the 65th minute as his side Standard Liege II lost 1-0 to Lommel in the Challenger Pro League. In the same division, Louange Muhire was not in the FC Dender team which beat Seraing 3-1 on Friday.

In the 1ste National League, Central midfielder Samuel Gueulette played 45 minutes for Raal La Louviere who beat Royal Antwerp II by a 2-1 score line.

In the second Amateur Division, goalkeeper Maxime Kali Wenssens was on the bench for Union Saint Gilloise II who lost 3-2 to RUS Binche.

Ukraine

Defensive midfielder Djihad Bizimana put up a man of match performance and played full throttle for Kryvbas who beat Chornomorets Odessa 1-0 to move on top of the Ukrainian Premier League table.

Netherlands

In the Eerste Divisie, Noam Emeran was not in the match-day squad of FC Gronningen who lost 3-2 to NAC Breda.

France

Warren Kamanzi was an unused substitute for Toulouse who drew 1-1 with Brest in the French Ligue 1.

In the CFA, central defender Brian Ngwabije replaced Habib Kone in the 60th minute as his side ASF Andrezieux Boutheon beat FC Toulon 2-1.

Switzerland

Quentin Rushenguziminega played full time for FC Echallens who beat Chenois 1-0 in the Swiss Classic Liga.

Young midfielder Niyo Espoir Nsanzineza was in action for Rapperswil-Jona who walloped Kriens 5-2.

Luxembourg

Sven Kalisa put up a commanding display in the heart of midfield for FC Etzella Ettelbruck who beat Rumelange 2-0 in the Luxembourg second tier.

Jonathan Nsanzimana played for FC Residence Walferdange who thrashed Avenir 5-2.

Slovenia

In the second league, central defender Dylan Georges Maes played for NK Tolmin who lost 2-1 to Krka.

Morocco

Left-back Emmanuel Imanishimwe was not in the match day squad of AS FAR Rabat who lost 2-1 to Union Touraga at the November 18th Stadium.

Tunisia

In the Ligue 1, Bonheur Mugisha started for Avenir de la Marsa in their 1-0 defeat to Tataouine. It was his first game for Marsa after joining them last week.

Algeria

Djabel Manishimwe was an unused substitute for USM Khenchela who beat CR Belouizdad 3-2.

Kenya

Both Patrick Sibomana and Emery Bayisenge played a full 90 minutes in Gor Mahia 's 2-0 win over bitter rivals AFC Leopards. Sibomana assisted Benson Omalla's second goal in the 56th minute.

Tanzania

Veteran striker Meddie Kagere was not in the Singida Fountain Gate squad which lost 2-1 to his former club Simba SC.

Mozambique

Abeddy Biramihire was an unused substitute for UD Songo who drew 1-1 with Black Bulls FC.

Saudi Arabia

Holding midfielder Steve Rubanguka was in action for Al Nojoom who beat Al Lewaa 1-0 in match day 4 of the Saudi Arabian second tier League.