SC KIYOVU may have last won the league title 27 years ago but they are showing early intent to be a serious contender for next season as the hunger for success at the club continues to grow.

"I signed for Kiyovu because they are obviously a club with clear plans to challenge for the title next season," said Nigeria-born Babua, who was the 2019-20 league's top-scorer with 15 goals.

Karekezi, Rwanda's all-time top-scorer with 25 goals, would be tasked to bring glory days back to the club that won the last of their six league titles in 1993.

According to SC Kiyovu president, Theodore Ntarindwa, the new signings are being made to build a strong club that can win trophies starting from next season.

On top of extending contracts of their key players and sealed deals with Irambona and Babua, Ntarindwa also confirmed that the club is in talks with Rayon Sports goalkeeper Yves Kimenyi, who, according to sources, will sign in the 'near future' for a fee in the region of Rwf10 million.