Harambee Stars left footed winger Paul Were made an instant impact for Rwandese giants Rayon Sport as he provided the crucial assist to the match winning goal which saw the side claim a 2-1 victory in their season opening fixture against Rutsiro.Named as a substitute in the matchday squad for Rayon’s first game of the 2022/2023 campaign, the Kenyan international emerged from the bench in the second half, with the scores tied at 1-1, and set up the match winner in the 90th minute with an inch perfect corner delivery to Didier Mucyo who found the back of the net to seal the victory.It’s a WIN at the Kigali StadiumRayon Sports 2 – 1 Rutsiro F.C#RAYRUT#Gikundiro | #OneTeamOneDream pic.twitter.com/nqmYhbebVW— Rayon Sports Official (@rayon_sports) August 20, 2022 In the game played at the Kigali Stadium, Eric Mbirizi’s 27th minute strike gave Rayon Sport a 1-0 lead at half time but Mumberee Malekidogo’s brilliantly executed lob in the 55th minute restored parity for the visiting Rutsiro.But with the game looking set to finish in a stalemate, the sizzling Were ensured his side got their season off to the perfect start following the assist to goal scorer Mucyo.📷 | Photos from today’s action as we returned to winning ways at the Nyamirambo Stadium.📸 | @RenzahoChristo1#Gikundiro #OneTeamOneDream pic.twitter.com/LIGVaRpeBq— Rayon Sports Official (@rayon_sports) August 20, 2022 With every team having played their opening fixtures, Rayon Sport went up to fourth place after being one of the eight teams who secured matchday 1 victories.Were, who played for Kenyan champions Tusker and AFC Leopards locally before stints in South Africa, Greece and Kazakhstan, joined Rayon Sport at the beginning of August on a reported one year deal.Another Kenyan international Lawrence Juma, also shone on his debut in Rwanda after providing an assist in AS Kigali 2-0 win over Etincelles.Lawrence Juma shines on debut in Rwanda as AS Kigali win season opener
