Champions APR defeated Mukura Victory Sports 2-1 to return to the top of the National Football League at Huye Stadium, yesterday.
Goals from Jean Claude Iranzi and Fiston Nkezingabo were enough to give Nizar Khanfir’s team maximum points.
APR is now leading the table with 37 points while Rayon Sports are in second position with 36 points after drawing against AS Kigali.
Meanwhile, Rayon Sports drew 1-1 against AS Kigali to drop to second spot in a match played yesterday afternoon at Kigali Regional Stadium. Mukura remains in 3rd position with 32 points.
Central defender, Thierry Manzi scored the opening goal in the 15th minute after a well taken free kick from Cedric Mugenzi while Amavubi striker Ernest Sugira equalised in the 37th minute after beating two defenders and goalie Eric ‘Bakame’ Ndayinshimiye. Rayon Sports dropped to second position with 36 points, AS Kigali remain in fifth position with 30 points while Police FC are in fourth position with 31 points after losing to Bugesera 2-0.
In the first half, Rayon Sports dominated the hosts but failed to find the back of the net after players like Ismailia Diarra, Savio Dominique Nshuti and Davis Kasirye failed to go past Ugandan born Shamilu Batte.
Tuesday results
SC Kiyovu 1-0 Espoir
AS Muhanga 4-1 Amagaju FC
Wednesday results
Sunrise Fc 0-0 Marines Fc
AS Kigali 1-1 Rayon Sports
Etincelles 2-0 Rwamagana City Fc
Gicumbi Fc 1-1 Musanze Fc
Mukura VS 1-2 APR Fc
Bugesera Fc 2-0 Police Fc
