Police maintain status quo

TOP FORM:Law enforcers open up a four-point cushionPNFL, YesterdayPolice 2-1 Kiyovu [Amahoro]La Jeunesse 0-2 Nyanza [Mumena]AS Kigali 1-2 Amagaju [Stade de Kigali]Isonga 0-1 Marines [Kicukiro]Etincelles 1-0 Espoir [Umuganda]Title favourites Police enhanced their hunt for silverware with a 2-1 win over rivals SC Kiyovu in a Primus National Football league yesterday at Amahoro stadium.The hosts had the first break on play with Burundian international Laudit Mavugo picking up a set piece from Jacques Tuyisenge. He made no mistake but shot past SC Kiyovu goalie to snatch an opener.Towards recess, Ibrahim Ndikumasabo doubled the lead from Phizi Hakizimana’s brilliant long-piece.The second half was largely quiet until the 90th minute when Djabir Mutarambirwa scored a consolation goal for the old giants.The win extended Police’s lead at the summit of the PNFL with 38 points in 18 matches played this season.The win sets the law enforcers a four points’ cushion over second placed Mukura who rested this weekend.Elsewhere, Marines stopped Isonga’s winning spree with a 1-0 win at Kicukiro turf, while Etincelles grabbed a 1-0 win over relegation battling Espoir at Umuganda stadium.Nyanza managed a 2-1 win over La Jeunesse at Mumena stadium, while Amagaju stunned AS Kigali to a 2-1 victory at Stade de Kigali.Despite the win, Nyanza and Espoir are still locked in the relegation zone with 16 and 6 points, respectively.

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Police maintain status quo