Rayon Sports finally tasted victory in the 2026/27 Rwanda Championship, beating Musanze FC 3-0 in a match played on October 28, 2026, at the Kigali Pele Stadium. The win marked a significant milestone for the team, who had been struggling to find their footing in the competition. The match was initially rescheduled due to Rayon Sports' involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup.
The home team, Rayon Sports, started strongly, creating several scoring opportunities in the early minutes of the game. Iradukunda Elie Tatou had a powerful shot saved by the Musanze FC goalkeeper in the 15th minute. However, it was Kameni Junior who broke the deadlock, scoring the opening goal in the 20th minute after a defensive error by Musanze FC.
Musanze FC responded well to the setback, dominating possession and creating chances to equalize. However, their efforts were thwarted by the Rayon Sports defense. In the 38th minute, Eldinho scored what appeared to be the second goal for Rayon Sports, but the assistant referee raised his flag for offside. The first half ended with Rayon Sports leading 1-0.
Rayon Sports continued to press in the second half, and their persistence paid off in the 53rd minute when Iradukunda Elie Tatou scored the second goal. The team made two substitutions in the 65th minute, bringing on Tambwe Gloire and Hakizimana Zuberi for Muhoza Daniel and Issa Djiguiba. Musanze FC also made a change, introducing Christivie for Manishimwe Samuel.
The momentum of the game shifted in favor of Rayon Sports as Muderi Akbar scored the third goal in the 69th minute. Musanze FC had a chance to reduce the deficit in the 72nd minute, but Hakizimana Tity's shot hit the post. The match ended with Rayon Sports winning 3-0, securing their first victory in the championship.
The win propelled Rayon Sports to fourth place in the standings with four points from three matches. In other matches, Marine FC defeated Al-Hilal SC 3-0, with goals from Rawa Mohamed, Niyibizi Ramadhan, and Amani Rutayisire. Marine FC maintained their top position with 11 points, level with Gorilla FC. Police FC, on the other hand, extended their winless streak to four matches, losing 1-0 to Al-Merrikh SC.
Rayon Sports' head coach expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting the importance of the win in boosting their confidence. The team's fans were ecstatic, celebrating the much-needed victory. As the championship heats up, teams will look to build on their momentum and make a push for the top spot.
Key points
- Rayon Sports secured their first win in the 2026/27 Rwanda Championship, defeating Musanze FC 3-0.
- The win marked a significant milestone for Rayon Sports, who had been struggling to find their footing in the competition.
- Marine FC maintained their top position with 11 points, level with Gorilla FC.
