Rayon Sports players celebrate the second goal as they beat Muhazi United 2-0 on Wednesday at Kigali Pele Stadium. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Midfielder Kevin Muhire and striker Musa Esenu scored in either half to help Rayon Sports beat Muhazi United 2-0 on Wednesday at Kigali Pele Stadium and hence leave the title race wide open.
The Blues came into the game knowing that a win would see them close the gap between them and league leaders APR FC to within just one point and... they couldn’t afford to make a mistake before their home supporters.
Rayon Sports were the better side in the early stages of the encounter with Ali Serumogo marauding down the right flank with lightening pace.
But Emmanuel Ruremesha’s mane made inroads in midfield with Joseph Sackey and Mohammed Kyune putting up a commanding display to control the home side’s high pressing from the midfield.
However, their resistence couldn’t last long as Kevin Muhire broke the deadlock in the 36th minute to give his side the lead.
The midfielder hit a fantastic free kick from 19 yards which went straight into the net after Heritier Luvumbu was fouled at the edge of the penalty box.
Muhazi United pushed for the equalizer but could not find the back of the net until both teams head for the half time break.
The second half saw Rayon continuing their dominance despite Muhazi chasing the game.
Coach Mohammed Wade made a right substitution in Arsene Tuyisenge who came in for Youssef Rharb in the 71st minute and subsequently made an impact, setting up Musa Esenu who headed home the cross to make it 2-0.
It was an advantage that Rayon decided to defend as the players started to slow the tempo of the game until the referee blew his final whistle.
The victory moved Rayon to second place with 26 points, just a point shy of league leaders APR FC.
Attacking midfielder Kevin Muhire joined by Rachid Kalisa and Youssef RHARB in celebration of the opening goal at Kigali Pele stadium
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Rayon Sports fans turned up for watching the game that saw the Blues won the second game in a week.
The second half saw Rayon continuing their dominance despite Muhazi chasing the game.
Goal scorer Musa Esenu celebrates his goal that was assisted by Arsene Tuyisenge during the second half
The Blues came into the game knowing that a win would see them close the gap between them and league leaders APR FC
Rayon Sports'winger Ali Serumogo in action during the game. The Blues were the better side in the early stages of the encounter with Ali Serumogo marauding down the right flank with lightening pace.
Some supporters hold the newly launched Gikundiro bread at the stadium as their side beat Muhazi United 2-0 on Wednesday, December 6,
Thousands of supporters enjoyed Rayon Sports' win at Kigali Pele Stadium.
Kevin Muhire (c) and his teammates celebrate the opening goal. The victory moved Rayon to second place with 26 points, just a point shy of league leaders APR FC.
The victory moved Rayon to second place with 26 points, just a point shy of league leaders APR FC.
Youssef Rharb trying to dribble past Muhazi United's defender during the game
Muhazi United head coach Emmanuel Ruremesha communicates to the players during the game.
The second half saw Rayon continuing their dominance despite Muhazi chasing the game.
Muhazi United's resistance couldn’t last long as Kevin Muhire broke the deadlock in the 36th minute to give his side the lead.
The second half saw Rayon continuing their dominance despite Muhazi chasing the game.
The midfielder, Kevin Muhire hit a fantastic free kick from 19 yards which went straight into the net after Heritier Luvumbu was fouled at the edge of the penalty box.
Players and team staff thank their supporters after beating Rwamagana based side 'Muhazi United
Kevin Muhire with staff sing the team's anthem after winning the game. The 2-1 victory moved Rayon to second place with 26 points, just a point shy of league leaders APR FC.
The Blues' Musa Esenu collects money from the supporters to thank him for netting the second goal
Team supporters celebrate after singing the team's anthem. The 2-1 victory moved Rayon to second place with 26 points, just a point shy of league leaders APR FC.