Sports updates: Amavubi were beaten , Barcelona struggled, Liverpool won, the highlights of the weekend in football. 

It’s Monday, December 23rd, and Imuzinews welcomes you to this morning’s latest sports news. 

The national team Amavubi was defeated in South Sudan by 3-2. It was the first match in the final qualifiers to help qualify for the 2024 CHAN; the second leg will be held on Saturday at 18:00 in Kigali at the Amahoro Stadium. The Rwandan Championship continued with the 14th round of matches, starting last weekend.

 Rutsiro 2-1 Amagaju Musanze 1-0 Gorilla Kiyovu 3-2 Vision Bugesera 0-0 Mukura VS Today, Etincelles will host Muhazi United in Rubavu at 9:00. Kiyovu Sport spent a long time in last place and came out on top after beating Vision 3-2. Currently, Kiyovu is 14th with 11 points, followed by Etincelles who also have 11, although they have a game today, Vision is last with 9 points. Some teams were not played because they have players in the national team.

 APR FC has confirmed that it has brought back Burundian Nshimirimana Ismaël ‘Pitchou’, whose contract was recently terminated. The Burundian midfielder, who was signed after parting ways with Kiyovu Sports in the summer of 2023, terminated his contract in August this year due to lack of playing time. APR FC agreed to bring him back to help the team continue in the midfield and left back positions where he can provide support.

 The Rayon Sport team management held a meeting with the leaders of the fun clubs last night, some of whom were transferred from their jobs.

Mr. Claude MUHAWENIMANA was given the confidence to continue as the president of Rayon Sports fans. Mike RUNIGABABISHA was appointed vice president of the fans. 

This Monday at 5:00 pm, the draw for the teams that will meet in the second qualifying round of the 2024/2025 Peace Cup will be held at FERWAFA. On the African continent, in the CAF Champions League, Al Ahly defeated CR Belouizdad 6-1 last night in a match that was not quite as expected in the group stage.

 In Europe

In England, the league has reached its 17th day. 

Aston Villa 2-1Man City

Arsenal 5-1 Crystal Palace

Everton 0-0 Chelsea

Man United 0-3 Bourmouth

Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool

 Standings; Liverpool 39 pts(-1 game)

Chelsea 35 pts

Arsenal 33 pts

Nottingham 31 pts

Bournemouth 28 pts (6 goals)

Aston Villa 28 pts (0 goal)

Man City 27 pts.

Man United 22 pts

 In Spain, FC Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid 2-1; Barça lost to Pedri, and Atletico Madrid lost to De Paul and Sørloth in the match of the 19th day. Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-2; Real lost to Mbappe, Valverde, Rodrygo, and Diaz. Standings; Atletico Madrid 41 pts (-1 game)Real Madrid 40 pts (-1 game)Barça 38 pts In Germany, Bayern Munich defeated RB Leipzig 5-1, in the league, Bayern Leverkusen defeated Freiburg 5-1, and Dortmund defeated Wolfsburg 3-1. 

Standings; Bayern Munich 36 pts

Bayern Leverkusen 32 pts 

Mo Salah became the top scorer in Premier League history before Christmas, after scoring 15 goals in the season, now followed by Haaland with 13 and Cole Plummer with 11. 

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen continues to be a target for various clubs this January, having scored 12 goals and provided 5 assists in 15 appearances in all competitions for Galatasaray.