Eric Ngendahimana scored a late winner as Rayon Sports defeated Mukura Victory Sports 1-0 at Huye Stadium in a Rwandan National League week 25 encounter on Saturday.

The game started at a slow pace as both teams were trying to avoid conceding a goal in the early stages. After early exchanges, the first chance of the game fell to ‘returning’ Prince Rudasingwa whose shot sailed off target after being played through by Rashid Kalisa in the 10th minute.

After early exchanges, the first chance of the game fell to ‘returning’ Prince Rudasingwa whose shot sailed off target after being played through by Rashid Kalisa in the 10th minute.In the second half, Rayon piled pressure on Mukura Victory as they pinned them into their own half.

Arsene Tuyisenge caused problems on the left wing as the defense of the home side could not contain him.

Mukura failed to clear their lines in the 64th minute following a corner and Eric Ngendahimana made no mistake as he powered a header into the roof of the net for the opener.

The victory helped Rayon closed the gap at the top to within 10 points in second place, with league leaders APR FC having one game in hand.

• New Times Rwanda.