Transfer talk: Rayon lead race to sign Kiyovu goalie Nzeyurwanda
Thursday, May 23, 2024
SC Kiyovu goalkeeper Djihad Nzeyurwanda is about to sign a deal to join Rayon Sports. Courtesy

Rayon Sports are reportedly leading the race to sign SC Kiyovu goalkeeper Djihad Nzeyurwanda as club undergo major rebuild before the start of new season.

Times Sport understands that the blues have offered Nzeyurwanda Rwf30m as a signing fee and a Rwf600,000-a-month salary so he puts pen to paper on a two-year deal.

Gorilla FC are also chasing the services of the shot stopper whose contract with the Mumena-based side expires at the end of the season.

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Only nine of the 30 Rayon Sports players still have contracts with the club. They include Ali Serumogo, Isaac Mitima, Hakim Bugingo, Roger Kanamugire, Francois Mugisha, Aruna Moussa Madjaliwa¸ Charles Bbaale and Hadji Iraguha.

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Kwizera, Ciza set for Gorilla FC move

Gorilla FC are in final talks to sign free agent Janvier Kwizera and former Mukura VS defender Jean Paul Ciza.

The goalkeeper was released by Police FC who opted against extending his contract which expires at the end of the season.

The club, which is owned by businessman Hadji Yousouf Mudaheranwa, is also keeping tabs on Mukura VS reject Jean Paul Ciza as they hope to strengthen their defense for the 2024/25 campaign.

Mukura released Ciza on Thursday, May 23, following the end of his six-month contract and he is on the wanted list of Gorilla FC.

Times Sport can confirm that an approach has been made by Gorilla and they are waiting for the transfer window to open in July to finalize the deal.

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Gorilla FC also parted ways with Jean Pierre Rubuguza and Mubarak Nizeyimana. So far, seven players have left the club with six more set to leave in the next few days.

The released players follow head coach Ivan Minnaert who left the club on Thursday, May 23, after failing to agree on a new deal.

Eric Nsabimana to extend Police stay

Police FC midfielder Eric Nsabimana is close to extending his stay for another two seasons for Rwf25 million and a monthly salary of Rwf1000,000.

Nsabimana has one season remaining on his contract with the 2023/24 Peace Cup winners.

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Police are planning yet another huge spending spree in the coming June, July transfer window as they prepare to bring challenge both at the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup and in the domestic football.