{"id":98577,"date":"2025-03-30T18:28:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T18:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/oladosus-strike-sinks-rayon-in-major-title-blow"},"modified":"2025-04-25T19:52:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T19:52:07","slug":"oladosus-strike-sinks-rayon-in-major-title-blow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/oladosus-strike-sinks-rayon-in-major-title-blow","title":{"rendered":"Oladosu\u2019s strike sinks Rayon in major title blow"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>A superb second half strike from Samson Oladosu powered Mukura VS to a stunning 1-0 win over Rayon Sports at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday, March 29.<\/p>\n

The win came as a major setback for the Blues as a win for APR FC, who play Vision FC on Sunday, could see their lead reduced to just one point.<\/p>\n

The game started with high intensity as the first foul was recorded after just two minutes of action. Boateng Mensah latched onto a ball before he was brought down by Amiable Nsabimana but the chance was wasted.<\/p>\n

Rayon responded immediately a minute later as Richard Ndayishimiye’s connection from a Kevin Muhire free kick sailed over the bar.<\/p>\n

The Blues tried to rely on long balls as they switched from end of the field to another.<\/p>\n

Abeddy Biramahire had a ferocious drive from the right saved by Sebwato in the 13th minute as Rayon Sports began to exert their influence on the game.<\/p>\n

Mukura had a free kick in the 18th minute after Oladosu was brought down by Ndayishimiye but Abdul Jalilu’s strike from 35-yards went off target.<\/p>\n

Goalkeeper Khadime Ndiaye nearly gifted Mukura a goal in the 24th minute as he slipped in a attempt to clear a ball. He was lucky as the ball went wide.<\/p>\n

Zuberi Hakizimana brought Rayon skipper Kevin Muhire down as he meandered space to pull a trigger in the 32nd minute but the resultant free kick was wasted by Abdul Rahman Rukundo.<\/p>\n

Biramahire thought he had given Rayon the lead when he headed the ball into the net in the 34th minute. Referee Jean Claude Ishimwe initially whistled for a goal but after consultation with his assistant Juliette Akimana, the goal was disallowed for a handball.<\/p>\n

Mukura VS were very compact at the back with Jalilu, Chris Rushema and Abdoul Ishimwe as they gave Rayon very little space to explore upfront.<\/p>\n

After the 45 minutes had elapsed there was 3 minutes of time added on.<\/p>\n

Hadji Iraguha fired a grounder from 25 yards in the 45 2 minutes which was saved by Nicholas Sebwato.<\/p>\n

Both teams held on to a 0-0 draw at half time.<\/p>\n

Jordan Dimbumba was shown a yellow card in the 46th minute as he deliberately sat on the bench and to be the last player to enter the field.<\/p>\n

Rayon had a free kick around the Mukura penalty box following a foul on Rukundo but Fitina Ombrorenga\u2019s delivery was saved by goalkeeper Sebwato in the 49th minute.<\/p>\n

Mukura launched a swift attack in the 52nd minute through Dimbumba in the middle. He went past players before laying a pass to Boateng on the left. The forward didn’t have enough space as his shot lacked the needed precision to trouble goalkeeper Ndiaye.<\/p>\n

Aziz Bassane and Roger Kanamugire came in for Rukundo and Souleymane Daffe in the 63rd minute as Rayon coach Robertinho reinforced his midfield.<\/p>\n

Mukura started threatening Rayon\u2019s vital area. Boateng perfectly controlled a ball in the Rayon penalty box and beautifully laid it for Dimbumba in the 66th minute but the midfielder’s shot scaled over the bar.<\/p>\n

Quick thinking on the part of Khadime Ndiaye denied Boateng the opener in the 72nd as the Senegalese shot stopper came from his line to clear the ball.<\/p>\n

Boateng, who had moved into a central striking role, weaved through the Rayon defense which looked shaky. He laid a superb pass to Oladosu who hit a fantastic strike into the net in the 74th minute with goalkeeper Ndiaye well beaten.<\/p>\n

Rayon made their third change in the 80th minute bringing on Adama Bagayogo for Iraguha.<\/p>\n

Mukura made their first substitution of the game in the 86th minute as Bonheur Sunzu replaced Distin Malanda.<\/p>\n

After the 90 minutes had been completed, there was seven minute of additional time as Mukura defended gallantly to complete a double win over the league leaders.<\/p>\n

Despite the win, Rayon remain top of the table with 46 points, four points ahead of second-placed APR FC who have a game in hand.<\/p>\n\r\n