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A goal in the 88th minute by Moise Camara secured a thrilling 2-2 draw for Al Merrikh SC against Rayon Sports at Kigali Pele Stadium in Nyamirambo on Wednesday, January 21. Rayon Sports seemed poised for their first win of 2026 after leading 2-0 at halftime, but the Sudanese team made a strong second-half comeback to prevent the Blues from earning all three points. Both teams began the game with intensity, and Rayon Sports opened the scoring in the 8th minute when Gloire Tambwe headed in a great goal from a cross by Ben Aziz Dao. Despite taking the lead, the Blues continued to press forward and extended their advantage in the 33rd minute when Faustin Kitoko Likau scored from close range, giving Rayon a comfortable 2-0 lead at half-time. The momentum changed significantly after the break. Rayon struggled to maintain their form as Al Merrikh came out with increased energy, even though head coach Darko Nović was absent due to suspension. Assistant coach Dragan Ćulum took control on the sideline and implemented a more offensive strategy. This change quickly paid off, as Al Merrikh reduced the deficit just three minutes into the second half when Bachir Bangoura beat multiple defenders and rounded goalkeeper Yves Mugisha before scoring into an empty net. Rayon’s difficulties grew when Moise Camara equalized in the 88th minute, completing Al Merrikh’s remarkable comeback. The home team applied pressure late in the game in search of a winning goal, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Returnee Fall Ngagne, making his first appearance since recovering from an injury sustained in February 2025, failed to capitalize on his chances despite coming close on a couple of occasions. The draw places Rayon Sports in ninth position on the league table with 26 points, one point behind Mukura VS, whom they will face next in a match that will conclude the first round of the season. Al Merrikh, on the other hand, stay in fourth place with 32 points, three points behind league leaders and rivals Al Hilal. The two Sudanese teams are set to face each other in what will be the first-ever Sudanese derby in the Rwanda Premier League.

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