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The 29-year-old goalminder kept goal for the Blues, while his compatriot Musa Esenu delivered a powerful brace. Additionally, Cranes winger Joackim Ojera assisted the second goal, contributing to the victory.
Simon Tamale marked his highly anticipated league debut for the Rwandan side Rayon Sport with a triumphant 2-1 home win against Etoile de l’Est on Wednesday night.
The 29-year-old goalminder kept goal for the Blues, while his compatriot Musa Esenu delivered a powerful brace. Additionally, Cranes winger Joackim Ojera assisted the second goal, contributing to the victory.
Esenu inaugurated the scoring 30 minutes into the game, expertly heading in a corner kick unmarked.
Subsequently, Joackim Ojera deftly navigated through Etoile defenders, providing a cross to Esenu, who confidently slotted in his second goal. This marked Esenu’s first brace of the season and his third for the team.
Despite conceding a late goal during added time, Rayon Sport managed to maintain their lead and secure the vital three points.
The victory, being their second in five games, elevated them to the fourth spot in the standings with nine points, just two points adrift of table leaders APR FC.
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Simon Tamale, having joined ‘Gikundiro’ in June 2023 following a remarkable stint with Maroons FC, has faced challenges in securing a consistent starting position in the team.
His notable performance last season—13 clean sheets and seven Man of the Match awards—led him to be named the best Uganda Premier League goalkeeper of the season, propelling his former team to a respectable sixth-place finish by transforming the Luzira Stadium into a formidable stronghold.
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Tamale’s fellow countrymen—Charles Bbaale, Joackim Ojera, and Musa Esenu—have seen more frequent gameplay during the season. Optimistically, this win marks the initial triumph in a series for the former Soltilo Bright Stars goalkeeper.
Under the interim leadership of head coach Mohamed Wade, Rayon Sport will navigate an away game against Musanze this Sunday in the Rwanda Premier League, aiming to build on their recent success.
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