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Hamza Nkuutu

Hamza Nkuutu

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the US to officiate at the World Cup. Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport.

World Cup: Why Artan's absence mocks “football unites the world”

Friday, June 19, 2026

The Blues fans celebrate a 1-0 victory over Police FC at Kigali Pele Stadium on May 11, 2025. Photo by Olivier

Rayon Sports must turn popularity into leverage to attract potential sponsors

Friday, June 12, 2026

Tour du Rwanda 2018 champion Samuel Mugisha celebrates his crucial win as he crosses the finish line at Nyamirambo. Mugisha was the last Rwandan rider to win Tour du Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Can Nkurayija return Rwandan cycling to Africa’s summit?

Friday, June 05, 2026

Fans celebrates as Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers made history on Wednesday night after defeating Egypt’s Al Ahly SC 106-97 at BK Arena. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Why international sports events are already benefiting ordinary Rwandans

Friday, May 29, 2026

National team players during a celebration at FIFA Series at Amahoro Stadium. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza (1)

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: With Constantine, Amavubi can dream

Friday, May 22, 2026

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What FERWAFA’s decision about two trophies and one champion says about Rwandan football

Friday, May 15, 2026

AFCON 2027 will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Under “Pamoja,” the region recently hosted CHAN..

AFCON 2027: East Africa’s moment of truth

Friday, May 08, 2026

Visit Rwanda and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in April 2025, renewed their transformative partnership through 2028, building on a successful collaboration launched in 2019. File

Visit Rwanda wins, regardless of the Champions League outcome

Friday, May 01, 2026

APR FC players celebrate the 2024-2025 season title at Amahoro Stadium. For too long, APR have dominated the Rwandan football landscape. Olivier MUGWIZA

Why APR FC’s title scare is exactly what Rwanda Premier League needed

Friday, April 24, 2026

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Win or lose, ICC Women’s Challenge Trophy will not leave Rwanda’s cricket landscape the same

Friday, April 17, 2026

Sports has been a powerful tool to reunite and reconcile Rwandans after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. File photo

Kwibuka 32: How best can we meaningfully honor our slain sports heroes?

Friday, April 10, 2026

A security protocol steward blocked national team captain Djihad Bizimana from bringing his daughter onto the pitch for celebrations. Courtesy

FIFA Series 2026: How an overzealous security steward stole the joy of the Amavubi Captain

Friday, April 03, 2026

At just 15 years and 223 days, Utagushimaninde became not only the youngest woman to score a T20I century, but also the first woman in cricket history to score a hundred on debut in the format.

A teenage century, a nation rising: What’s next for Rwanda’s women cricketers?

Friday, March 27, 2026

The former Amavubi head coach Constantine is expected to help the team to restore stability, rebuild confidence, and guide Rwanda toward qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027.

Is Constantine’s return to Amavubi a second chance at redemption or risky déjà vu?

Friday, March 20, 2026

CAF's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco at the expense of Senegal continues to spark intense debate across the continent. Courtesy

CAF’s retrospective ruling on Senegal reshapes African football’s credibility

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

APR FC finished the 3rd during CECAFA Kagame Cup 2025 in Tanzania. APR are Rwanda's most successful CECAFA Kagame Cup winners with three titles in 2004, 2007 and most recently in 2010. File

Rwanda's 2026 sporting calendar should be an opportunity to shine beyond hosting

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Former National Team captain Haruna Niyonzima wins the ball against Mozambican player at Amahoro National Stadium on June 4, 2016. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Farewell to a century great: Why Niyonzima deserves a testimonial match

Friday, March 06, 2026

Tour du Rwanda 2026 riders during the Criterium of Rubavu during Stage 5 of the race on Thursday, February 26. Courtesy

Tour du Rwanda’s ambitious WorldTour bid demands more than vision

Friday, February 27, 2026