Police FC kicked out Rayon Sports in Lague Byiringiro deal – KT PRESS
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Rwandan topflight, Police FC has signed Rwandan-born ahead striker Lague Byiringiro, who was anticipated to affix Rayon Sports FC.
The switch took a dramatic twist after Rayon Sports leaders welcomed Byiringiro at Kigali International Airport on Monday, solely to see him announce his arrival as a brand new participant for Police FC hours later.
29-year-old Byiringiro parted methods with Swedish second-division aspect Sandvikens IF final week, the place he had spent two years.
Despite having a two-year contract remaining from a four-year deal signed in January 2023, Byiringiro discovered himself with out a membership after being launched by Sandvikens IF.
Police FC had been silently negotiating with Lague whereas Rayon Sports thought they’d secured the deal.
The Kacyiru-based gained the race and signed the striker on a one-and-a-half-year contract, leaving Rayon Sports in a dilemma.
Why Police FC Beat Rayon Sports to Byriringiro’s Signature
Police FC completed fourth within the first spherical of this season with 23 factors.
They have been seeking to reinforcement of their crew forward of the 2024/25 season’s second leg as they gained the current Rwanda Peace Cup and had been looking for to strengthen their squad.
Lague was one of many standout gamers earlier than he left the Rwandan league in 2023.
He performed 330 minutes in 23 appearances for Sandvikens IF in 2024, scoring one objective. This represented a decline in his efficiency in comparison with 2023, when he logged 1,325 minutes, netting 9 objectives throughout 38 matches.
The striker will compete for his place alongside notable gamers akin to Fred Muhozi, Richard Kilongozi, Peter Agblevor, and Ani Elijah, relying on the place Coach Vincent Mashami decides to make use of him.
Police FC at present has one of many strongest protection models within the league, behind Rayon Sports and Amagaju FC.
They scored 17 objectives within the first spherical of this season and can look to enhance their attacking prowess with Byiringiro’s addition.