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Football: How Rwandan players abroad featured for their teams

By IGIHE
On 3 February 2025 at 03:39

Zira FK, featuring Rwandan defender Ange Mutsinzi, secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Qarabag FK, with Mutsinzi playing the full 90 minutes. The win allowed Zira to maintain its third position in the league while narrowing the gap in the standings, now having 39 points compared to Qarabag’s 50 at the top.

Meanwhile, Sabail PFK, where Rwandan striker Nshuti Innocent plays, settled for a 1-1 draw against Turan. Nshuti played the entire match as he continues to adapt to his new team. However, Sabail PFK remains in a difficult position, sitting at the bottom of the table with 16 points after 21 games.

In Belgium, Hakim Sahabo played the full match for K. Beerschot V.A in their narrow 1-0 defeat to Genk. Beerschot is facing a tough season, currently sitting in last place with only 13 points from 24 matches.

In the second division, Samuel Gueulette also played the entire match as RAAL La Louvière drew 0-0 with league leaders Zulte Waregem. La Louvière remains in third place with 36 points, trailing the leaders by nine.

Elsewhere in Africa, Rwandan goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari has struggled for game time at Kaizer Chiefs, as he remained on the bench during their 1-0 loss to Orlando Pirates. His team currently sits in third place with 21 points from 15 matches.

In Tunisia, Stade Tunisien, featuring Bonheur Mugisha, played to a goalless draw against Espérance Sportive Metlaoui. Mugisha played the entire game, and his team now stands third with 35 points, just one point behind leaders Espérance Sportive de Tunis.

In Kenya, AFC Leopards secured a 1-0 victory over Nairobi City Stars, but Rwandan forward Arthur Gitego was not part of the squad. His team now ranks fourth in the league with 28 points from 18 matches.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers approach, Rwandan players performing well in their respective leagues will have a strong chance of being called up for the national team, Amavubi, ahead of crucial matches against Nigeria and Lesotho in March 2025.

Rwandan striker Innocent Nshuti plays helped his team secure a 1-1 draw against Turan.
Stade Tunisien, featuring Bonheur Mugisha, played out a goalless draw against Espérance Sportive Metlaoui.
Rwandan defender Ange Mutsinzi features for Zira FK.
Hakim Sahabo played the full match for K. Beerschot V.A in their narrow 1-0 defeat to Genk.
Samuel Gueulette played the entire match as RAAL La Louvière drew 0-0 with league leaders Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Second Division.
Ange Mutsinzi celebrates with a teammate after his team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Qarabag FK over the weekend.
AFC Leopards secured a 1-0 victory over Nairobi City Stars without Rwandan forward Arthur Gitego.

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