What a weekend it has been for everybody who loves Rayon Sports activities.
Final Friday, I attended the official launch of the groundbreaking partnership between Rayon Sports activities and Financial institution of Kigali (BK), adopted by the Rayon Sports activities Day Gala Get Collectively at Amahoro Stadium, the place the membership unveiled the Gikundiro Sporting Challenge, offered by the just lately appointed Sporting Director, former Paris Saint-Germain technician Dylan Lienart.
Listening to the imaginative and prescient behind this partnership and the sporting undertaking, I skilled one thing I’ve hardly ever felt in additional than 4 a long time of being a part of this nice membership: a real sense of imaginative and prescient, professionalism, ambition, competence and perception.
The “One Membership One Financial institution” philosophy and the Gikundiro Sporting Challenge present the foundations for constructing the Rayon Sports activities we’ve all the time dreamed of—a membership able to excelling not solely in Rwanda but additionally throughout the area and, finally, on the African stage.
On Saturday, I had the privilege of being again on the pitch at Kigali Pelé Stadium alongside my fellow members of Les Inoubliables de Rayon Sports activities as we performed a gala match towards Cercle Sportif FC throughout the principle Rayon Sports activities Day celebrations.
It was a proud second to as soon as once more put on the blue and white colors and reconnect with teammates who’ve helped form the membership's wealthy historical past.
The celebrations that adopted, the revealing of the 2026–2027 Rayon Sports activities squad, and the worldwide pleasant towards Kenyan giants Gor Mahia FC all strengthened the sensation that one thing particular is starting.
From the organisation of the occasion and the electrical environment inside a packed Pele Stadium to the standard proven by the brand new squad and the convincing 2–0 victory, there have been seen indicators that the imaginative and prescient unveiled on Friday is already starting to translate onto the pitch.
After all, one pleasant match doesn’t outline a season. However what I noticed gave me real optimism. Lots of the new signings appear to be high quality gamers. The staff's model of play already reveals encouraging indicators and has the potential to become one thing thrilling, dynamic and efficient.
Simply as importantly, the followers have rediscovered a renewed sense of perception, whereas the membership's management seems united round a standard goal and decided to work collectively for the advantage of all the blue-and-white household.
For years, Rayon Sports activities supporters have longed for significant change. This weekend felt totally different. It felt like the start of a brand new period—one constructed on imaginative and prescient, professionalism, planning and unity slightly than hope alone.
Extra importantly, I imagine a stronger Rayon Sports activities can be good for Rwandan soccer.
When our largest golf equipment elevate their requirements, all the recreation advantages. Higher administration, stronger competitors, improved participant growth, fuller stadiums and higher business alternatives all contribute to the expansion of our nationwide sport. And when soccer grows, Rwanda advantages too by youth growth, nationwide satisfaction, social cohesion and our nation's picture past our borders.
For that cause, anybody who genuinely cares about the way forward for Rwandan soccer and the wellbeing of our nation ought to welcome and assist this new chapter.
Naturally, our rivals could view these developments with concern—that’s the fantastic thing about competitors. However I might encourage them to take a look at the larger image and to embrace the values that make sport so highly effective: truthful play, sportsmanship and mutual respect. Robust rivals create stronger competitions, and stronger competitions produce stronger soccer.
Now comes crucial half. Each supporter, former participant, companion, chief and member of the Rayon Sports activities household has a job to play. Nice golf equipment aren’t constructed in a single day; they’re constructed by endurance, belief, collective dedication and everybody pulling in the identical route.
I sincerely hope this marks the start of a journey that may restore Rayon Sports activities to the place it really belongs—on the summit of Rwandan soccer and among the many main golf equipment on the African continent.
One Membership. One Financial institution. Ikipe ni Rayon, Financial institution ni BK.
The creator is a Rayon Sports activities and Amavubi legend
