Rayon Sports activities have entered a brand new chapter after ending their 12-year partnership with SKOL Brewery Ltd (SBL), a transfer that has sparked hypothesis over who will turn into the membership's subsequent main sponsor.
Talking solely to Instances Sport, Rayon Sports activities spokesperson Olivier Gakwaya revealed that the membership is in discussions with a number of potential companions.
With the SKOL sponsorship deal formally coming to an finish, consideration has rapidly shifted to potential replacements. Financial institution of Kigali has reportedly emerged as an associate, though neither the membership nor the monetary establishment has shared any particulars on whether or not severe negotiations are underway forward of the 2026/27 BK Professional League season.
“We've talked with completely different stakeholders who look promising apart from BK. Amongst them is telecom firm Airtel, however folks must also keep in mind that we have already got a partnership with Jayrutty Funding East Africa Co. Ltd,” Gakwaya mentioned.
ALSO READ: Rayon Sports activities, SKOL half methods
Changing SKOL will not be a straightforward activity. Underneath the three-year settlement signed in 2022, the brewery injected Rwf300 million per season into the membership, making it one of many greatest sponsorship offers in Rwandan soccer. The query now could be which firm has the monetary capability and strategic curiosity to fill that hole.
ALSO READ: Rayon Sports activities, Tanzanian agency ink Rwf 5 bn package sponsorship deal
In line with the joint assertion asserting the mutual finish of the sponsorship settlement, each events expressed openness to exploring new types of collaboration sooner or later. This raises the chance that Rayon Sports activities might proceed utilizing the coaching amenities beneath a separate association.
Addressing the problem, Gakwaya mentioned the membership has already acquired a proposal from SKOL outlining attainable areas of continued cooperation.
“After parting methods with SKOL, we acquired a draft proposal on how we might proceed working collectively beneath agreed circumstances. Rayon Sports activities is at the moment assessing what could be most useful for the membership,” he mentioned.
In the meantime, Rayon Sports activities have continued to strengthen their squad forward of the 2026/27 season, signing defenders Didier Nshuti and Zuberi Hakizimana, versatile full-back Didier Ndayishimiye, midfielder Daniel Muhoza, and Christian “Bebeto” Nisingizwe.
The recruitment drive underscores the membership's dedication to construct a aggressive workforce as they put together to symbolize Rwanda within the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.
