{"id":118615,"date":"2026-01-05T17:01:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T17:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/rachael-muema-bids-farewell-to-rayon-ahead-of-greece-move"},"modified":"2026-01-05T17:32:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T17:32:20","slug":"rachael-muema-bids-farewell-to-rayon-ahead-of-greece-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/rachael-muema-bids-farewell-to-rayon-ahead-of-greece-move","title":{"rendered":"Rachael Muema bids farewell to Rayon ahead of Greece move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Kenya international Rachael Muema has sent an emotional farewell message to Rayon Sports as she prepares to begin a new chapter of her career with Greek side MLS Flamingo.<\/p>\n<p>Muema left the Blues at the start of the season but was initially unable to complete her move to Greece due to delays in securing her International Transfer Certificate (ITC).<\/p>\n<p>With the documentation now sorted, the left-back is set to embark on her European adventure, where she will link up with fellow Kenyans Nancy Atako and Samantha Akinyi at MLS Flamingo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am proud to have been one of you. I cherish the memories we shared, and I am super proud to have been a Gikundiro player. Cheers to new beginnings. Thank you for being my second family,\u201d Muema told Kenyan outlet Game Ni 90.<\/p>\n<p>During her time at Rayon Sports Women\u2019s FC, Muema enjoyed a successful spell, winning the Women\u2019s League title, the Peace Cup and the FERWAFA Heroes Cup. She also represented the club in the CAF Women\u2019s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Rwanda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. Kenya international Rachael Muema has sent an emotional farewell message to Rayon Sports as she prepares to begin a new chapter of her career with Greek side MLS Flamingo. 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