In-form Kwizera strikes again as Rhode Island thump El Paso
Thursday, June 27, 2024

Winger Jojea Kwizera provided an assist for Rhode Island FC's first goal in the 21st minute before going on to net a fabulous solo goal six minutes later as his side thrashed El Paso Locomotive FC 3-0 on Wednesday night, June 26, in the American USL week 16 encounter.

Kwizera, who was also on target over the weekend during Rhode Island’s 5-2 demolition of Louisville City, set up Albert Dikwa with a sublime effort in the 21st minute before going on to net a goal of the season contender in the 27th minute at the Beirne Stadium.

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The Rwanda international took a pass from Jerome Williams before going on a solo run and dribbling everyone on sight. He cut in from the left before cheekily dunking the ball past goalkeeper Ramon Pasquel to make it 2-0 in the 27th minute.

Kwizera was unplayable on the left side of attack as he caused incessant problems for El Paso right-back Miles Lyons.

The Rwandan star made way for Noah Fuson in the 80th minute and the attacker came on to net the third goal in the 91st minute.

With the win, Rhode Island have now moved to 9th place on the league table with 18 points from 16 games.