Despite many of the leagues around the world breaking for the festive season, others are also in full force and action continued over the weekend. It was not a bad weekend for Rwandan players abroad as the likes of Abdul Rwatubyaye and Emmanuel Imanishimwe excelled for their various clubs.

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

Macedonia

Central defender Abdul Rwatubyaye played full throttle in the heart of defence for Shkupi who drew 1-1 at home with Shkendija.

Cyprus

Kevin Monnet-Paquet lasted full time for Aris Limmasol who drew 1-1 with Paeek

France

Bryan Ngwabije made way in the 87th minute for Charif Benhamza as his club Lyon La Duchere lost 1-0 to St. Etienne in the French Cup

Belgium

Young Goalkeeper Maxime Wellens Kali whose mother is Rwandan was not involved for KV Mechelen as they lost 3-2 to Zulte Waregem

Midfield enforcer Djihad Bizimana played 69 minutes for KMSK Deinze who drew 2-2 with Mouscron

Kenya

Goalkeeper Emery Mvuyekure failed to make the match day squad of Tusker FC as they beat Nzoia Sugar by a lone goal.

Zambia

Midfielder Mirafa Nizeyimana was not in the Zanaco squad who drew 1-1 with Zesco.

Morocco

Emmanuel Imanishimwe lasted the full 90 minutes at left back for FAR Rabat who defeated SC Chabab Mohammedia by a lone goal.