Players Abroad: Sahabo stars as Standard Liege II rout Lierse
Monday, November 27, 2023
Youngster Hakim Sahabo assisted two of four goals that Standard Liege II put past Lierse in 4-1 win. Courtesy

Rwandan players plying their trade abroad returned from the international break with energy, putting up superb performances for their respective clubs.

Youngster Hakim Sahabo assisted two of four goals that Standard Liege II put past Lierse in 4-1 win thumping while Amavubi skipper Djihad Bizimana was also in fine form in Ukraine, helping his side FC Kryvbas beat Minai 1-0 on Saturday.

Times Sport takes a look at how Rwandan players fared across foreign leagues over the weekend.

Ukraine

Midfielder Djihad Bizimana played 61 minutes before making way for Mykiylta Tartakov as FC Kryvbas defeated Minai 1-0 on Saturday.

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Belgium

In the Challenger Pro League, Teenager Hakim Sahabo was on fire for Standard Liege II who thrashed Lierse 4-1 on Saturday at the Herman Vanderpoorten Stadium. Fresh from an impressive international duty with Rwanda, Sahabo set up Daan Dierckx and Soufiane Benjdida for the second and fourth goals respectively.

Meanwhile, Samuel Gueulette played 90 minutes for Raal La Louviere who drew 1-1 with Jong Gent at the Chillax Arena on Saturday.

In the U21 league, goalkeeper Matteo Nkurunziza and left-back Hendrick Yves Mutamuliza featured for RWDM U21 who drew goalless with Kortrijk U21.

In the Amateur Division, Salomon Nirisarike was not part of KVK Tienen team which lost 1-0 to Winkel Sport on Sunday.

Switzerland

Striker Quentin Rushenguzinega played 90 minutes for FC Echallens who beat Monthey 2-1.

France

In the French Ligue 1, Toulouse right-back Warren Kamanzi played 65 minutes before being replaced by Moussa Diarra as his side lost 1-0 to Nice.

Centre back Brian Ngwabije played 88 minutes for FC Andrezieux who drew 1-1 with Chamaliers in the CFA.

In the Championnat Nationale U19, striker Thierry Musabyimana was in action for Le Havre who lost 2-1 to Montfermeil at the Henri Vidal Stadium.

Netherlands

Winger Noam Emeran was an unused substitute for FC Gronningen who beat Eindhoven 2-1 in the Eerste Divisie.

Morocco

Left-back Emmanuel Imanishimwe is expected to feature on Tuesday, November 28 when AS FAR face Wydad AC.

Tunisia

In the Ligue 1, Bonheur Mugisha played 90 minutes and scored an own goal in the 80th minute as his side AS Marsa lost 3-1 to CA Bizertin at the October 15 Stadium on Saturday.

Kenya

Patrick Sibomana played the entire game, helping Gor Mahia to beat Muhoroni Youth 2-0. Defender Emery Bayisenge missed the encounter as he is still sidelined through injury.

Algeria

Djabel Manishimwe was not part of the squad of the USM Kenchela team which lost 1-0 to Biskra on Saturday.

Libya

Thierry Manzi is expected to be in action on Tuesday, November 28, when his side Al Ahli Tripoli take on Al Ittihad.

South Africa

Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari was an unused substitute for TS Galaxy who thrashed Polokwane City 3-0 at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday.