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Coronavirus: Rayon Sports change decision to suspend player salaries

Rayon Sports have reversed a decision to suspended salaries of both players and the coaching staff owing to the lockdown occasioned by the coronavirus.

The Rwandan club had moved to suspend salary payments for March, a decision which was protested by the players and fans, who even threatened to sue the club.

However, the club through president Sadate Munyakazi, has now reversed the decision noting the suspension will now take effect from April.

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The letter informing the development to players was backdated to March 15, but players have said they did not receive it until April 20, and neither had they been consulted by the club prior to making the decision.