Last updated : 30/08/2023 19:18:43
Introduction
Rayon Sports are a Grassroots football team made up of 1 team members.
The team is from Kigali, Nyarugenge District, Rwanda.
Rayon Sports started using TeamStats in September 2018.
Team Details
Location
Kigali Nyarugenge District Rwanda
Team Type
Rayon Sports Football Club
Rayon Sports Football Club is an association football club from Nyanza, Southern province, Rwanda, now based in Kigali. The team currently competes in the Rwanda National Football League, and plays its home games at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali and Kigali Pele Stadium, Nyamirambo.
History
The club was founded in May 1968 in Nyanza, but moved to the nation's capital, Kigali, in 1986 before moving back in 2012 following an agreement with the Nyanza District authorities. Gikundiro spent few months in Nyanza and returned to Kigali where it is based currently. In 2012, the club also absorbed Nyanza Football Club, which was relegated from the Rwanda National Football League after the 2011–12 season.
Rayon Sports is the most successful club in Rwandan football, having won 17 Rwandan Premier League titles, 9 Rwandan Cups, 7 Rwandan Super Cups, and 1 Peace Cup. The club has also represented Rwanda in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.
Current squad
- Adolphe Hakizimana (GK)
- Bonheur Hategekimana (GK)
- Pascal Iradukunda (MF)
- Didier Junior (DF)
- Roger Kanamugire (MF)
Manager
The current manager of Rayon Sports is Jean Paul Butera. He was appointed in December 2022.
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