Kenyan international Paul Were lifted his first title with Rwandese outfit Rayon Sport since joining the club back in August 2022.In the title winning clash played on Saturday, Rayon Sports defeated bitter rivals APR FC 1-0 at Huye Stadium to win the 2022/23 Peace Cup, their first in seven years.The things we love to see! 🥳🥳🥳 | #Champions 🤍💙📸: @IGIHE #PeaceCup | #Gikundiro pic.twitter.com/fIJuzEltaG— Rayon Sports Official (@rayon_sports) June 3, 2023 Although the former AFC Leopards left footed winger was not in action in the decisive clash, defensive midfielder Eric Ngendahimana proved to be a thorn in the flesh of APR for the second time this season as his strike earned Rayon Sports the crucial 1-0 victory that saw them crowned the champions.Ngendahimana was on target against APR in February as his side beat the league champions 1-0 in the league and his repeated heroics meant that Rayon Sport will get the chance to play in the 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup following their triumph in the cup competition.##NAJAVA_MECA_7301217##Rayon Sports had the ball at the back of the net in the 19th minute as Ngendahimana headed home Willy Onana’s pinpoint cross from the left but it was flagged offside to the dismay of the Rayon players.The disallowed goal sparked a brief moment of impasse between the Rayon players and the assistant referee that need coach Francis Haringingo to calm his men down in order for the game to continue.Emotional McKinstry heaps praise on Gor Mahia players after domineering victory over Ulinzi StarsJust five minutes before the break, there would be no denying Ngendahimana who poked in the rebound for the match winner after APR goalkeeper Pierre Ishimwe fumbled with Heritier Luvumbu’s harmless strike.Besides the trophy, Rayon were given a cheque of Rwf10 million (Kes 1.2 million) worth of cash prize.Back in 2022, the former AFC Leopards winger had sealed a one year deal to Rayon on the Bosman rule after running down his contract with Greek lower league side AO Diavolitsiou.THE MOMENT. | #Champions 📸: @IGIHE #Gikundiro | #PeaceCupWinners pic.twitter.com/AVlmzGY2rH— Rayon Sports Official (@rayon_sports) June 3, 2023
