On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Rayon Sports secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Kiyovu Sports in the 17th matchday of the 2024-25 Rwanda Premier League.
With this win, Rayon Sports remains at the top of the league table with 40
points, extending their lead to six points over APR FC, who are in second
place. Meanwhile, Kiyovu Sports stays at the bottom of the table with 12 points,
dangerously close to relegation.
The clash between Kiyovu Sports and Rayon Sports at Kigali Pele Stadium
was intense, with both teams displaying high-level football. The game began
with Kiyovu showing determination to escape the relegation zone, but it was
Rayon Sports who took control.
Kiyovu Sports started strong, earning an early free kick after Adama
Bagayogo fouled Ishimwe Kevin, but Rayon Sports goalkeeper Khadime Ndiaye made
a crucial save.
On 24th minute Fall Ngagne opened the scoring for Rayon Sports after a
brilliant assist from Captain Muhire Kevin, sending Rayon fans into a frenzy. Rayon
Sports 1-0 Kiyovu Sports.
On 36th minute Kiyovu responded with an equalizer. Captain Mosengwo
Tansele dribbled past the Rayon defense and scored a powerful goal following a
defensive error by Youssou Diagne. Rayon Sports 1-1 Kiyovu Sports.
On 67th minute Iraguha Hadji, who had just come on as a substitute, made
an immediate impact by scoring Rayon’s second goal with a powerful strike that
left Kiyovu’s goalkeeper Ishimwe Patrick helpless. Rayon Sports 2-1 Kiyovu
Sports.
This victory solidifies Rayon Sports’ position at the top with 40 points,
creating a 6-point gap ahead of APR FC. They are now closer to the league
title, showing consistency and resilience in their quest for glory. On the
other hand, Kiyovu Sports remains rooted at the bottom with 12 points,
intensifying their battle against relegation. With only a few games left, they
must regroup and fight to avoid dropping to the second division.
Rayon Sport defeats Kiyovu Sports in Rwanda Premier League