Ojera, on-loan from URA FC, who assisted twice in the game and was appreciated by the ‘Gikundiro’ fans full-time, told Pulse Sports that he was motivated to perform well consistently and be appreciated for it.
Uganda Cranes winger Joackim Ojera is slowly creating a cult hero status at Rwanda Premier League side Rayon Sports if his recent exploits are anything to go by.
‘Gikundiro’ advanced to the semifinals of Rwanda’s domestic cup (Peace Cup) with a 6-3 aggregate score against defending champions Police FC on Tuesday at the Pele regional stadium in Kigali.
Ojera, on-loan from URA FC, who assisted twice in the game and was appreciated by the ‘Gikundiro’ fans full-time, told Pulse Sports that he was motivated to perform well consistently and be appreciated for it.
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Ojera was named the Rayon Sports player for March following his exploits which saw him score three goals and provide an assist in five games across all competitions.
“Like any other player, it feels great to have helped the team by assisting twice as we reached the semis; we eliminated the defending champions, so into the semis we come,” a jovial Ojera noted.
“It was a team effort, everyone gave their best, and that’s why we are at this level; we now shift our focus to Musanze FC, who we face in the semis; we want to go all the way.”
Rayon Sports are also in the run-in for the Primus Rwanda Premier League, which they last won in 2018.
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Two of those clubs, Kiyovu SC and Rayon Sports FC, are home to four Ugandan players, Erisa Ssekisambu and Muzamiru Mutyaba, who turn out for Kiyovu SC.
With three match days to go, ‘Gikundiro’ sit second on 55 points, two behind table leaders Kiyovu SC.
Ojera and compatriot Musa Esenu will be expected to lead their side to their first league title in five years.