Players abroad: Byiringiro on target again as Bizimana shines in Ukraine
Monday, August 21, 2023
Lague Byiringiro continued his fine exploits in the Swedish Ettan Norra League for leaders Sandviken IF as he found the back of the net again during the club's 3-1 win over United Nordic.

In form forward Lague Byiringiro continued his fine exploits in the Swedish Ettan Norra League for leaders Sandviken IF as he found the back of the net again during the club's 3-1 win over United Nordic.

Amavubi captain Djihad Bizimana was also superb in the midfield of Kryvbas who drew 3-3 with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Times Sport brings to you a complete wrap up of how Rwandan players abroad performed over what was a great weekend for them.

Sweden

Lague Byiringiro equalized for Sandviken IF in the 32nd minute as the team went on to beat United Nordic 2-1 on Sunday. The former APR forward was replaced by Mohammed Kouyate in the 73rd minute while fellow countryman Yannick Mukunzi enjoyed the full 90 minutes of the match.

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Rafael York played the entire match for Gefle IF who beat Orebro 2-1 at the Gavlevallen Stadium.

Striker Kaleleo Uwimbabazi was a full timer for Pitea IF who drew 1-1 with Boden.

Ukraine

Midfielder Djihad Bizimana was excellent in the heart of midfield and played 80 minutes before making way for Viktor Bliznichenko during Kryvbas’ pulsating 3-3 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk.

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Norway

Centre back Ange Mutsinzi saw another 90 minutes of action for FK Jerv who had a weekend to forget following Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Sandnes Ulf at the JJ Ugland Stadium.

In the Norwegian third tier, goalkeeper Clement Twizere Buhake was between the posts for Strommen IF who played a 1-1 draw with Gjovik-Lyn.

Josias King Furaha came from the bench to score in the 80th minute as his side Flekkeroy beat Arendal 3-0.

Elsewhere, midfielder Emmanuel Baru Gisa did not make the match day squad of Fram Larvik in their 3-3 home draw with Traeff.

Belgium

Samuel Gueulette featured for Raal La Louviere who humiliated Wanze 8-0 in the fourth round of the Belgian Cup.

Luxembourg

Sven Kalisa was in action for FC Ettelbruck Etzella who beat Rodange 3-1 in the Ehrenpromotion league.

CAF Champions League

Left-back Emmanuel Imanishimwe was an unused substitute for AS FAR Rabat who went to Togo to beat ASKO FC 1-0.

Both Bonheur Mugisha and Thierry Manzi were in the Al Ahli Tripoli squad which lost 2-0 to FC Nouadhibou in Mauritania.

Ally Niyonzima did not feature for Bumamuru FC as they went to Gabon to draw 1-1 with FC Bendje.

Confederation Cup

Meddie Kagere was a second half substitute for Singida who thrashed JKU of Zanzibar 4-1.

Switzerland

Teenager Espoir Niyo Nsanzineza was in action for Rapperswil-Jona who beat Hongg 3-1.

Slovenia

Centre back Dylan Georges Maes was booked in the 13th minute but played the entire match as his team FK Tolmin were humiliated 4-0 by Triglav.

South Africa

In the ABSA Premier League, Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari was on the bench for TS Galaxy in their 1-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs.