{"id":120402,"date":"2026-02-23T16:37:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/rayon-sports-holds-off-mukura-to-stay-in-title-race"},"modified":"2026-02-23T17:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:57:50","slug":"rayon-sports-holds-off-mukura-to-stay-in-title-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/rayon-sports-holds-off-mukura-to-stay-in-title-race","title":{"rendered":"Rayon Sports Holds Off Mukura to Stay in Title Race"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Sunday, February 23<\/p>\n

Rayon Sports 2-1 Mukura VS<\/p>\n

AS Kigali 0-1 Al Merrikh<\/p>\n

Bugesera 1-1 Musanze<\/p>\n

Rayon Sports defeated Mukura Victory Sports 2\u20131 at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday to boost their Rwanda Premier League title hopes.<\/p>\n

The Blues nearly squandered their two-goal advantage late in the second half, but referee Samuel Uwikunda disallowed Mukura\u2019s stoppage-time equaliser for a foul on goalkeeper Oliver Kwizera.<\/p>\n

Rayon started aggressively, with forward Aziz Basane scoring a stunning goal in the opening minute to hand his side an early lead. Ramazani Tchimanga then headed home Didier Mugisha\u2019s free kick in first-half stoppage time (45 1) to give the hosts a 2\u20130 cushion at the break.<\/p>\n

After the restart, Mukura returned stronger and controlled much of the possession. They pulled one back in the 77th minute when Joseph Sackey headed in from a well-delivered free kick by Elie Tatou Iradukunda.<\/p>\n

Rayon Sports defeated Mukura Victory Sports 2\u20131 at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday to boost their Rwanda Premier League title hopes.<\/p>\n

The visitors believed they had equalised in stoppage time, but Uwikunda ruled out the goal after Mukura players were adjudged to have fouled Kwizera in the build-up.<\/p>\n

Thousands of The Blues fans once again returned to back their side at Kigali Pele stadium.<\/p>\n

The victory lifted Rayon Sports to fifth place with 35 points, level with fourth-placed Police but behind on goal difference. The Blues, however, have a game in hand against league leaders Al Hilal on Wednesday, February 25, at Kigali Pele Stadium. A win would move them up to third place with 38 points.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Bashir Bangoura scored the lone goal in the 82nd minute as Al Merrikh edged AS Kigali in an earlier fixture at Kigali Stadium.<\/p>\n

Rayon Sports players celebrate the 2-1 victory against Mukura Victory Sports at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday February 22. Courtesy<\/p>\n

Al Merrikh climbed to second place with 40 points, one behind Al Hilal, who defeated Gorilla FC 1\u20130 on Saturday courtesy of Sunday Damilare\u2019s 60th-minute strike.<\/p>\n

Musanze FC held Bugesera FC to a 1\u20131 draw at Bugesera Stadium, while AS Muhanga beat Rutsiro FC 2\u20131 at Muhanga Stadium on Saturday.<\/p>\n

League action continues Monday when Gasogi United face Amagaju FC at Kigali Stadium, while SC Kiyovu host Marines on Tuesday at the same venue.<\/p>\n

Mukura VS winger wins the ball against Rayon Sports player during the 1-2 game on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Rayon Sports players and fans celebrate the 2-1 victory against Mukura Victory Sports at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday February 22. Courtesy<\/p>\n

Players battle for the ball in the second half as the Huye-based team pushes for an equaliser.<\/p>\n\r\n