By Eric Tony Ukurikiyimfura,
Kenyan side AFC Leopards new striker, Malian Ismaila Diarra plays the last game at home this Sunday as his team Rayon Sports meet their old rivals Kiyovu Sports Club at Stade de Kigali, Nyamirambo.
Former Ivan Minnaert’s team are placed in second position with 57 points after being beaten by relegated AS Muhanga 1-0 on Thursday.
This match revenues will serve as a contribution to secure the renewal of Burundian midfielder Kwizera Pierrot’s contact which expires at the end of the season, after joining the team in the middle of last season.
Rayon Sports officials hope Pierrot’s contract extension will help them to have a good team for next CAF Confederation Cup after winning peace cup.
Second placed Rayon Sports and Sixth placed Kiyovu Sports are old rivals, as their first meeting was in 1968.
Photo Courtesy: Igihe.com
Tomorrow’s match will be the last at home for Ismaila Diarra who will join Kenyan side, AFC Leopards as the two remaining fixtures will see Rayon Sports visit Espoir FC at Rusizi on Wednesday and Musanze FC at Nyakinama next Sunday.
Match Facts:
Rayon Sports are Rwandan league champions in 7 occasions (1975, 1981, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2012/13) while Kiyovu Sports are three times champions (1983, 1992 and 1993).
From 1995, Rayon Sports won 36 of their overall 68 meetings as they drew 18.
Kiyovu Sports have never beaten Rayon Sports since 21st April 2012, when Julius Bakabulindi’s lonely goal gave them the league match’s win.
The last meeting , in February, Rayon Sports won 2-0 and this was the last game for Ingwe’s Ivan Minnaert who resigned in post-macth press conference.
