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Coronavirus: Sponsors extend emergency relief donation to Rayon Sports players

Skol Brewery Ltd (SBL), Rayon Sports' main sponsors, has revealed they plan to extend emergency relief donation to the club’s players and coaching staff to support them during the coronavirus pandemic.

According to the New Times, the donation will take effect on May 1.

While the players and coaches have not been paid since February, according to sources, the club also informed them – starting with April – they will not be paid until the Rwanda Premier League resumes after the lockdown that suspended all sports activities since March 15.

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It is understood every player and member of the technical staff will receive 25 kilogrammes of rice and a Rwf100,000 cheque to help them while the club and its partners look for sustainable long-term solutions.