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 Dylan Mugenga
Dylan Mugenga
Gisagara VC overcame Kepler VC in a thrilling five-set encounter, winning 26–24, 25–17, 19–25, 23–25, 20–18 in a National Volleyball League matchup held on Friday at Petit Stade
Volleyball
Gisagara VC survive Kepler comeback to maintain league lead
REG Volleyball club players try a stylish block during a league match against Police VC in December 2025. File
Volleyball
REG on the brink as race for volleyball league playoffs heats up
Valued at $3.5 million (approximately Rwf 5.09 billion), the agreement ranks among the most significant commercial deals in the club’s history.
Football
Rayon Sports, Tanzanian firm ink Rwf 5 bn kit sponsorship deal
A local cyclist kneels down after an accident during a training session. File
Cycling
Cycling in traffic: How safe are riders during road training?
The 2026–27 French Ligue Nationale de Handball playoffs are reportedly set for Kigali, raising the prospect of reigning  champions Paris Saint-Germain  thrilling local handball fans .
Handball
Kigali in frame to host French Handball League finals
Gisagara Volleyball Club players pose for a photo before the game against APR VC. COURTESY
Volleyball
Can Yakan’s Gisagara VC rule Rwandan volleyball again?
Bugesera FC and APR FC players battle for the ball during an evening league match on January 10 at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy
Football
RPL reschedules Kigali Pelé Stadium kick-off times amid power outages
Rwandan midfielder Hakim Sahabo has signed for AEK Athens on a five-year deal. Courtesy photo
Football
Sahabo signs for Greek side AEK Athens on five-year deal
Rwandan football prodigy Kay Munyakazi
Football
Rwanda’s Munyakazi makes League 2 debut with Sunderland U21
Young riders during Rwanda Youth Racing Cup. Courtesy
Cycling
Youth cycling competitions draw questions amid crisis in talent production
Egypt were crowned champions of Senior Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia 37-24 in the final at BK Arena on Saturday. Photos courtesy
Handball
CAN Handball: Egypt lift record 10th title after win over Tunisia
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Handball
Weekend sports: CAF champions league in Kigali, handball finals
Congo Brazaville beat Rwanda  30–28 in the 11th-place playoff at the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations on Friday at BK Arena. Courtesy
Handball
Handball: Congo Brazzaville coach resigns despite win over Rwanda
Tunisia book final spot with 19–11 win over Algeria at Africa Cup of Nations.
Handball
Egypt to face Tunisia in 2026 Africa Handball final
Algeria booked a semi-final spot at the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations with victory over Angola, joining Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. Photo courtesy
Handball
CAN Handball: Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Cape Verde qualify for World Championship
French tactician Frédéric Guérin is set to be appointed as the next head coach of Rwanda’s senior men’s and women’s national volleyball teams. Courtesy
Volleyball
French coach Frederic Guérin edges closer to Rwanda job
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Volleyball
French coach Frédéric Guérin edges closer to Rwanda job
Rwanda head coach Hafedh Zouabi during the ongoing the Handball Cup of Nations games in Kigali. Courtesy
Handball
Zouabi blames ‘weak domestic league’ for Rwanda’s early CAN Handball exit

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