Munyakazi Wants Rwanda Government To Pay Players’ Wages

Rayon Sports boss Sadate Munyakazi has asked the government to consider offering monetary support in the wake of Coronavirus which has also grounded all sporting events.

Most clubs in the Central African nation rely on gate revenue to maintain their squads and with the national football league suspended, the clubs do not have alternative means of revenue.

This has forced Munyakazi to call for the government’s intervention to address the issue as clubs in the league need to pay the players and other officials.

In his request, Munyakazi urged the government to include all employees working in the football sector in a compensation package as a fundamental right to guarantee the survival of their families in this difficult time.

“After the pandemic, there could be a recession and a financial crisis which could destroy many institutions, that why we ask the government of Rwanda to help clubs pay salaries for the players,” said Munyakazi.

Rwandan Premier League players started feeling the pinch as early as March 15 when the Rwanda Football Federation announced matches will be played behind closed doors.

A few days later things became even more serious when all sports activities and events were halted when the country registered its first Covid-19 case.

The Rwandan football season was meant to be concluded by May 31, but now, officials are not sure when the league will end.