Players Abroad: Gitego on target again as Kamanzi shines for Toulouse
Monday, March 04, 2024
Striker Arthur Gitego put up a man-of-the-match performance over the weekend as Leopards beat Nzoia Sugar 2-0.

It wasn't a bad weekend for Rwandan players plying their trade out of the country.

Striker Arthur Gitego has been in fine form since joining AFC Leopards from Marines in January and he once again put up a man-of-the-match performance over the weekend by getting his name on the scoresheet as Leopards beat Nzoia Sugar 2-0. It was his fourth goal in his last two games.

Warren Kamanzi also assisted an equalizer during Toulouse FC 2-1 win over Nice in Sunday’s French Ligue 1 game whereas forward Quentin Rushenguziminega also scored in the Swiss fourth tier for FC Echallens.

Times Sport brings you a recap of how Rwandan players abroad performed over the weekend.

Belgium

In the Jupiler Pro League, Hakim Sahabo replaced Japanese international Hayao Kawabe in the 88th minute as Standard Liege thrashed KAA Gent 4-2 on Saturday, March 2.

In the third tier, central midfielder Samuel Gueulette saw 46 minutes of action for league leaders Raal La Louviere as they humiliated Excelsior Virton 3-0. Raal are unbeaten in the league so far this season.

In the youth league, goalkeeper Matteo Nkurunziza and left back Yves Mutamuliza played for RWDM U21 who pipped Standard Liege U21 1-0.

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France

Right-back Warren Kamanzi assisted Thijs Dalliga's equalizer in the 65th minute and played full throttle as Toulouse came from behind to beat Nice 2-1 on Sunday, March 3.

Switzerland

At the Letzigrund Stadium, Joel Mugisha came in for Congolese international Meshack Elia on the 82nd minute as his side Young Boys lost 1-0 to FC Zurich.

Meanwhile, Johan Marvin Kury missed Yverdon Sports 2-1 defeat to Winterthur through injury.

In the Swiss Classic League, striker Quentin Rushenguziminega scored in the 21st minute for FC Echallens who lost 3-2 to Vevey FC.

Ukraine

Amavubi skipper Djihad Bizimana had 90 minutes of action for FC Kryvbas who lost 5-2 to Ukrainian Premier League title rivals Shakhtar Donetsk. Kryvbas played most of the second half with ten men after Hvorje Ilic was sent off in the 57th minute.

Kenya

Striker Arthur Gitego continued his impressive form for AFC Leopards in the Kenyan Premier League. He scored the opening goal in their 2-0 win over Nzoia Sugar. The youngster was named man of the match.

In the same league, there was no Emery Bayisenge and Patrick Sibomana in the match day squad as their team Gor Mahia thrashed Posta Rangers 4-0.

Iraq

Djabel Manishimwe saw full time action for Al Quwa Al Jawiya who drew goalless with Naft Al Janoob on Friday, March 1.

Macedonia

Central defender Abdul Rwatubyaye played full 90 minutes for league leaders FC Shkupi who drew 0-0 with Tikves.

South Africa

Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari was in the post for TS Galaxy who lost 2-0 in an away encounter to Cape Town Spurs.

Tanzania

Namungo handed veteran striker Meddie Kagere a starting berth, but he struggled in front goal as his side lost 1-0 to Mashujaa.

Morocco

Left-back Emmanuel Imanishimwe was an unused substitute for Botola League leaders AS FAR Rabat who beat IR Tanger 2-1 on Saturday, March 3, at Municipal Kenitra Stadium.

Tunisia

There was once again no Bonheur Mugisha in the AS Marsa squad which lost 3-0 to Beja in the Tunisian Ligue 1 at Stade Azaiez Jaballah.

USA

Midfielder Sanders Ngabo, who is eligible to play for Denmark, Rwanda and Burundi, was not in the Philadelphia Union match day squad that drew 1-1 with Sporting Kansas at the Children Mercy Stadium in Kansas City.