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 Hamza Nkuutu
Hamza Nkuutu
Adel Amrouche managed just one point from his first two matches as Rwanda head coach-courtesy
Football
Amrouche's admission of shame: What really lies ahead for Amavubi?
Muhazi United coach Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza (L) is under investigation by Rwanda FA over match fixing. The former Amavubi star allegedly offered Musanze FC defender Shafiq Bakaki (R) to fix a match-courtesy
Football
Match-fixing: Why severe sanctions are essential in Rwandan football
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Tennis
Sustaining ATP Challenger success: How Rwanda can become a global tennis stop
Tanzania's Algerian head coach Adel Amrouche reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group F football match between Morocco and Tanzania at Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro on January 17, 2024. (Photo by SIA KAMBOU / AFP) (Photo by SIA KAMBOU/AFP via Getty Images)
Football
Amrouche’s road ahead: Challenges and promises for Rwanda’s new head coach
UCI president David Lappartient (second left) and Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire (second right) and  during the inauguration of UCI-WCC Regional Development Satellite in Kigali on Sunday-courtesy
Cycling
UCI Development Satellite: A gateway to global competitions for Rwandan athletes
Tour du Rwanda 2025 will take place from February 23 to March 2.
Cycling
The Tour du Rwanda 2025: A precursor to the UCI World Road Championship
Rwanda FA is assessing potential replacement for Frank Spittler who left the Amavubi job in December-File
Football
Post-Spittler era: Naming new Amavubi coach and why time is of essence
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has been installed at the newly refurbished Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Igihe
Football
Rwanda takes giant leap into modern football with VAR, Spider Cameras
Rwandan long distance runner Robert Kajuga  was suspended for four years after failing a drug test in 2016-File
Doping may not be a big issue in Rwanda yet but for how long?
FERWAFA  officially announced the departure of experienced German tactician Torsten Frank Spittler as head coach of the Amavubi on Tuesday night. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Football
Is Amavubi head coach job becoming a poisoned chalice?
Kamil Majchrzak in action during a past competition. Kigali is set to become a stage for international tennis once again from February 24 to March 9, at the Kicukiro Ecology Tennis Club. Courtesy
Tennis
Hosting ATP Challenger 75 and 100: Rwanda must prove past success was no fluke
National team head caoch  German tactician Frank Spittler interacts with Djihad Bizimana and Ange Mutsinzi at Huye stadium in 2023. Olivier Mugwiza
Football
The case for continuity: Why Amavubi's near future depends on keeping Spittler
Tour du Rwanda riders during the race in 2022 edition. Rwanda gears up to host the prestigious 2025 UCI Road World Championships. File
Cycling
Rwanda’s unchartered road to 2025 UCI World Championship
President Paul Kagame and other dignitaries pose for a group photo with awards winners at   the glamorous awards presentation gala at BK Arena on Friday, December 13. Courtesy
Rwanda's F1 Grand Prix bid comes with opportunities and challenges
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem delivers remarks during the General Assembly on Wednesday, December 11. Olivier Mugwiza
Economy
Hosting international events can unlock Rwanda's socio-economic, sporting opportunities
Rwanda will host first-ever professional WABA Supreme Boxing Championships on  on Sunday, December 8.
WABA Supreme Champs in Kigali, a major boost for Rwanda’s boxing profile
Athletes during the 2024 National Track and Field Series (Championships) concluded in spectacular fashion on November 23. Courtesy
Athletics body needs to bank on national championships to groom next generation
Under German coach Frank Spittler, Amavubi produced a memorable 2-1 victory away to Nigeria, a first-ever triumph on Nigerian soil. Courtesy
Football
AFCON 2025 Q: Rwanda can move forward with optimism rather than pessimism

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