Rayon Sports president, Jean-Fidèle Uwayezu, has hinted at the possibility of seeking a second term at the club’s helm during the upcoming executive elections scheduled for October.

He is currently in the last year of his four-year term.

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In a press conference held on Monday, January 15, at the club’s headquarters in Kucukiro, Uwayezu said he is focused on bringing the best results to the club in the remaining months of his tenure, and after that, it will be up to the fans to evaluate if he is worth the second term.

"I am focused on performing well and competing for trophies in the remaining months of my mandate. After that, it will be up to our fans to evaluate my performance and decide if I should continue. I will also assess if I have the energy and time to continue," he said.

Speaking about opposition forces that are reportedly going against his leadership within the club, Uwayezu said:

"I understand that some people may not be in favour of me running for a second term or may wish for me to step down earlier. It's their right to think that way. We have noticed some meetings taking place in different locations in Kigali, but as long as they don't cross any boundaries, it doesn't concern us."

With elections coming up in October, Uwayezu challenged those who oppose his leadership to step forward and compete with him during the polls.

"If they believe they can lead the club better, let them submit their candidacy and let the fans decide,” he said.

Uwayezu was elected as the president of Rayon Sports on October 24, 2020.

Reflecting on his time at the club’s helm so far, he acknowledged the challenges the club has faced including the Covid-19 pandemic.

"After joining the office, we had to tackle the existing issues within the club. Then, the pandemic hit, which further delayed our plans," he noted.

"It was only after the pandemic that we were able to start implementing our pre-planned strategies. I must admit, our first year saw us finish seventh, and in the second year, we improved to fourth. While that may not have been ideal, it was a reflection of the reality we faced. However, in the third year, we made significant progress by finishing third and winning both the Peace Cup and the Super Cup,” he narrated.

Uwayezu emphasised that building a competitive team takes time, especially with limited financial resources.

"Considering the circumstances we inherited and the challenges we overcame, I believe we did the best we could,” he said.