Can Rayon Sports Rely on Biramahire Abeddy in Fall Ngagne’s Absence?

Rwandan striker Biramahire Abeddy is currently leading the Rayon Sports attack after Senegalese forward Fall Ngagne suffered a serious injury during a match against Amagaju, ruling him out for the rest of the season.

In the first leg of the Peace Cup quarter-finals, held at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Rayon Sports drew 2-2 with Gorilla FC. In this intense match, Biramahire Abeddy showcased his skills by scoring both goals for Rayon Sports.

The game started with Gorilla FC taking the lead by scoring two goals, ending the first half with Rayon Sports struggling to find a way back. However, in the second half, it took Biramahire only seven minutes to revive Rayon Sports, scoring in the 50th and 57th minutes to level the game at 2-2.

In the 50th minute, Biramahire Abeddy took possession of the ball, noticed the Gorilla FC goalkeeper off his line, and cleverly lobbed the ball over him to score the first goal for Rayon Sports.

In the 57th minute, after relentless pressure on Gorilla FC, Biramahire scored the equalizer from a well-placed pass by Adama Bagayogo.

Despite scoring twice, Biramahire missed several chances, raising concerns about whether he can truly replace Fall Ngagne, who had been the backbone of Rayon Sports' attack. In the 70th minute, he attempted to score his third goal, but his shot went straight into the hands of Gorilla FC goalkeeper Muhawenayo God. The rebound fell back to him, but with an open net ahead, he sent the ball over the bar despite the goalkeeper being down.

In the 18th minute, while Rayon Sports was still trying to equalize an early goal, Biramahire received a pass from Serumogo Ali Omar but missed another opportunity by sending his shot over the bar.

Although some fans criticized his missed chances, Biramahire made up for it by scoring twice and linking up well with teammates such as Aziz Bassane Koulagna, Bagayogo Adama, and Serumogo Ali Omar. This teamwork suggests that as they build chemistry, their overall play will improve.

The debate over whether Biramahire can replace Fall Ngagne continued until the 89th minute when Rayon Sports made a substitution, bringing in Prince Elenga Kanga for Biramahire after he had played a solid match.

With Fall Ngagne sidelined for the rest of the season, Biramahire Abeddy now carries the responsibility of leading Rayon Sports to league and Peace Cup glory. Currently, Rayon Sports sits at the top of the league with 41 points, four points ahead of second-placed APR FC, which has 37 points.

Biramahire Abeddy scored two goals that helped Rayon Sports secure a draw against Gorilla FC

Biramahire Abeddy has a tough task of replacing Fall Ngagne, who was leading Rayon Sports' attack before getting injured.

Rayon Sports players celebrated Biramahire Abeddy’s goals that secured a draw against Gorilla FC.

Rayon Sports players walked out of the locker room wearing jerseys with Fall Ngagne’s name in honor of their injured teammate.