Bbaale nets brace as Rayon beat AS Kigali in six-goal thriller
Sunday, May 05, 2024
Rayon Sports players celebrate the 4-2 win over AS Kigali in a Primus National League week 29 encounter on Sunday, May 5. Courtesy

Ugandan forward Charles Bbaale was outstanding on the day as he scored twice in Rayon Sports 4-2 win over AS Kigali in a Primus National League week 29 encounter on Sunday, May 5.

The thrilling game, which produced six goals,saw Rayon coming from behind to win the epic clash.

Though the game had no bearing on who wins the league as APR have already annexed the title, it attracted a good number of fans from both teams.

The Citizens were 2-0 up by the 35th minute courtesy an Osee Iyabivuze strike and an own goal from Rayon shot stopper Khadime Ndiaye.

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AS Kigali had a penalty which Shabani Hussein missed before Rayon came strongly into the game to put up an entertaining comeback. Charles Bbaale reduced the deficit for Rayon before adding another in the 53rd minute to make it 2-2.

Skipper Kevin Muhire netted a sublime free kick in the 56th minute to put Rayon 3-2 up. Paul Gomis then converted a 93rd minute penalty following an infringement in the AS Kigali box to give Rayon a 4-2 win.

Rayon maintained their second place with 57 points.

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Mukura Victory Sports beat Gasogi United 2-1 at Huye Stadium. Goalkeeper Nicholas Sebwato, who has developed a knack for scoring goals, put the home side ahead in the 8th minute.

Gasogi equalized through a penalty from Hakim Hamiss in the 23rd minute before Soter Kayumba scored the winner in the 81st minute.

With the loss, Gasogi are not safe from relegation yet and must win their final fixture to avoid relegation.