FIVE players are on trial with Azam Rwanda Premier League defending champions, Rayon Sports as the ‘Blues’ look to sign them ahead of the Heroes Cup, league, Peace Cup, and CAF Champions league matches.

The players who are on trial include Janvier Lisala Bukungu (released by Simba SC), Christian Moshi (Virunga), Modeste Eboa and Massia Bilombe all from Virunga FC of DR. Congo.

Bukungu was released by Simba last season; he also played for Esperance Du Tunis, Daring Club Motema Pembe (DCMP), Renaissance and Virunga.

According to the head coach, Olivier Karekezi, they have just started the training ahead of the Heroes Cup tournament, which will be played from January 23 to Febuary 1.

"We are still assessing their performance, but we will take a decision on Friday,” Karekezi said.

Karekezi said that he needs five new foreign players ahead of the CAF Champions League.

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