Players Abroad: Bizimana sets up goal in Ukraine as Furaha scores in Norway
Monday, September 25, 2023
Djihad Bizimana was, again, the main man in midfield for Kryvbas, setting up a goal and putting up a great show in their 4-1 win over Vorskla. Courtesy

Amavubi skipper Djihad Bizimana was, again, the main man in midfield for Kryvbas, setting up a goal and putting up a great show in their 4-1 win over Vorskla.

King Josias Furaha was also on target but his goal was not enough as his side, Flekkeroy, lost 3-1 to Lyn in the Norwegian third tier.

Other players such as Samuel Gueulette, Dylan Maes and Noam Emeran also excelled with their various clubs. Times Sport brings to you a complete wrap up of how Rwandan players fared abroad over the weekend.

Sweden

Lague Byiringiro started for Ettan Norra league leaders Sandviken IF and lasted 74 minutes before being replaced by compatriot Yannick Mukunzi as their side was thrashed 3-1 at the Jernvallen Arena by Boden

Elsewhere in the Superettan league, midfielder Rafael York and his brother Torre Rafael were not in the Gefle IF squad humiliated 6-0 by GAIS.

Striker Kaleleo Uwimbabazi saw 64 minutes of action for Pitea IF before being replaced by Andersson Junka as his team drew goalless with Taby.

Also in the Vastra Svealand league, central midfielder Gilbert Ishimwe featured for IFK Eskilstuna in a 2-2 draw with Syrianska.

Norway

In the Eliteserien, right back Claus Niyunkuri who is of Rwandan and Burundian parentage was an unused substitute for FK Haugesund who drew 1-1 with Odd.

At the Nye Hoddvol Stadium, central defender Ange Mutsinzi was once again a full timer for FK Jerv who went and drew 2-2 with Hodd.

In the Division 2, goalkeeper Clement Twizere Buhake played full throttle for Strommen IF and was booked in the 88th minute as they lost 2-0 to Sotra.

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King Josias Fruraha scored in the 17th minute and saw 77 minutes of action before making way for Williams Johnsen as his side, Flekkeroy, lost 3-1 to Lyn.

Midfielder Emmanuel Baru Gisa was not in the match-day squad of Fram Larvik who lost 2-0 to Arendal.

Netherlands

In the Eerste, winger Noam Emeran replaced Fofin Touray in the 28th minute as Gronningen defeated Helmond Sports 2-1 at the GS Staalwerken Stadium.

Belgium

Goalkeeper Maxime Kali Wenssens was not involved for Jupiler Pro League side Union Saint Gilloise who beat Club Brugge 2-0. Teenager Hakim Sahabo replaced Moroccan kid Ilyes Ziani in the 77th minute as Standard Liege II was thrashed 4-1 by Club Brugge II.

In the First Amateur Division, midfielder Samuel Gueulette played the entire game for Raal La Louviere who gave Hoogstraten a 5-0 mauling. Salomon Nirisarike was not in the KVK Tienen team which beat Oud Hervelee U23 2-1 in the 1ste Nationale League.

Ukraine

Amavubi skipper Djihad Bizimana set up Maksym Zaderaka for Kryvba's first goal in the 31st minute as he played full throttle in their 4-1 win over Vorskla.

France

In Ligue 1, Warren Kamanzi played 46 minutes for Toulouse who lost 2-1 to Lens.

In CFA, Bryan Ngwabije got 60 minutes of action for Andrezieux in their 2-1 defeat to Evian Thonon.

Switzerland

In the Classic Liga, Quentin Rushenguziminega played full-time for FC Echallens who lost 2-0 to FC Portalban-Gletterens. Defensive midfielder Espoir Niyo Nsanzineza was in action for Rapperswil-Jona who lost 4-2 to FC Zurich II.

Slovenia

In the second tier which is the Druga Liga, centre-back Dylan Georges Maes was efficient at the back and saw 90 minutes of action for newly promoted NK Tolmin who drew 2-2 with Dekani.

Saudi Arabia

In the second tier, midfield anchor Steve Rubanguka was superb at the back for Al Nojoom who recorded a barren draw with Al Afief on match day 2.

Kenya

Patrick Sibomana played full throttle but his compatriot Emery Bayisenge was on the bench as their side Gor Mahia drew 1-1 with Kakamega Homeboyz.

Tanzania

Veteran striker Meddie Kagere was not selected by the Singida Fountain Gate FC technical team for their game against Azam which they lost 2-1.

Uganda

Central defender Samuel Kato Nemeyimana played 90 minutes for URA FC who beat Gaddafi 2-0.

South Africa

Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari was an unused substitute for TS Galaxy who drew 0-0 with Cape Town City.

Luxembourg

Sven Kalisa featured for Etzella Ettelbruck who drew goalless in the Division of Honor. In the same division, right back Jonathan Nsanzimana who was born in Germany to Rwandan parents played for FC Residence Walferdange who lost 3-2 to Yellow Boys.