Yesterday, Nairobi United of Kenya, which features Hakizimana Muhadjiri and Buregeya Prince, suffered a 1–0 defeat against Wydad AC in Matchday 5 of Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup. Muhadjiri did not start the match but came on as a substitute in the 76th minute, while Buregeya Prince was an unused substitute.
Nairobi United currently sit bottom of their CAF Confederation Cup group and will next turn their focus to domestic action, where they are set to face Magar Sugar in the league.
In the Libyan league, Al Ahli Tripoli, featuring Thierry Manzi, played out a draw against Swehly SC on Saturday. The Rwandan defender started the match and played the full 90 minutes. Al Ahli Tripoli remain top of the league standings and will next face Al Qadisiyah Bani Walid in the national cup on Friday.
Also in Libya on Saturday, Al Saqour, with Abdul Rwatubabye in their ranks, lost 3–1 to Al Hilal Benghazi. Rwatubabye started and completed the entire match. Al Saqour currently occupy ninth place in the league and will again face Al Hilal Benghazi on Friday.
On the same day, Assabah SC, featuring Nsabimana Aimable, secured a 1–0 victory over Al Madina. Aimable played the full match. Assabah SC are now fifth in the league standings and will play Al Watan in the national cup on Friday.
Meanwhile, Nshuti Innocent and Ishimwe Anicet, who recently joined the Libyan league, are yet to make their competitive debuts.
In Algeria, CS Constantine, who recently signed Bizimana Djihad, defeated MB Rouissat 2–1 yesterday. The Amavubi captain came on as a substitute, marking his first appearance for the club.
In the CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash played on Sunday, Al Masry, featuring Mugisha Bonheur, lost 2–1 to Kaizer Chiefs, who have Ntwari Fiacre in their squad. Neither of the Rwandan players featured in the match.
In Belgium’s top-flight league, Raal La Louvière, with Samuel Gueulette, lost 2–1 to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on Sunday. The Rwandan midfielder did not start but came on in the 63rd minute. Raal La Louvière currently sit second from bottom in the league standings.
In Azerbaijan, Zira FK, featuring Ange Mutsinzi, claimed a 3–2 victory over Sumqayit yesterday. As usual, the Rwandan defender played the full match. Zira FK are currently third in the league table.
Finally, last Wednesday in Cyprus, AEL Limassol, with Emmanuel Imanishimwe “Mangwende,” defeated Omonia 2–1. The Amavubi defender played the entire match. AEL Limassol currently occupy seventh place in the league standings.
Overall, it was a mixed week for Rwandan players abroad, highlighted by Bizimana Djihad’s long-awaited debut and several solid full-match performances across different leagues.