Rayon Sports have signed Ugandan goalkeeper Simon Temale on a one-year deal, the club announced on Thursday.
The 28-year-old agreed terms to join the Rwandan top tier after ditching an offer from the Maroons on a contract extension.
He was immediately subjected to a medical test which he passed..
Speaking to reporters after completing a medical, Tamale said, “I am happy to join Rayon Sports Club.” This is a fresh challenge in my life and I will be ready to deliver to the highest level of my expectations.”
Tamale had a stellar 2022-2023 season with 12 clean sheets and seven man-of-the-match accolades as the Maroons finished with 41 points from 28 matches.
His performance earned him a deserved nomination for the Pilsner player of the season in Uganda. He was nominated alongside Sports Club Villa’s Chales Bbaale and winger Milton Karisa of champions Sports Club Vipers.
Rayon Sports won the 2023 Peace Cup in Rwanda after a 1-0 triumph over Army APR at the Kigali Pele Stadium. This earned them the ticket to represent Rwanda in the CAF Confederation Cup.
In the Primus national premier league, the local Blues were two points shy of champions APR who finished top with 61 points.
