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Rwanda's Amavubi team that participated in the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. Net Photo
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Where are Rwanda’s AFCON 2004 heroes now?
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
AS Kigali players during apast game against Etincelles at Umuganda Stadium. The captain Janvier Benedata said that his side can overcome APR FC and book a place in the Heroes Cup 2026 final. Courtesy
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Heroes Cup 2026: AS Kigali eye final berth ahead of APR clash
Monday, January 26, 2026
Rayon Sports winger Aziz Bassane to feature in the Blues's line up as his side face Police FC in the 2026 Heroes Cup semifinals at Kigali Pelé Stadium on January 29. Courtesy
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Bassane Set for Rayon return against Police FC
Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Mukura VS hold Rayon Sports in Muhanga
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Goalscorer Abdel Raouf (L) wheels away in celebration with Jean Claude Girumugisha during Al Hilal SC's 2-2 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Friday, January 23. Photo courtesy
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CAF CL: Ten-man Al Hilal hold Sundowns in Pretoria
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Al Hilal SC will face Mamelodi Sundowns during their CAF Champions League clash. courtesy
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CAF CL: Girumugisha cleared to face Mamelodi Sundowns
Friday, January 23, 2026
Rayon Sports striker Fall Ngagne sustained a serious injury during a league match against Amagaju FC at Huye Stadium in February 2025.
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Fall Ngagne excited about return after year-long layoff
Friday, January 23, 2026
L-R: Isaac Ezeh, Ismael Pitchou Nshimirimana, and Prince Rudasingwa.
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Police sign trio as Bagayogo, Tansele join AS Kigali
Friday, January 23, 2026
Rayon Sports head coach Bruno Ferry during a training session. Following a 2-2 comeback draw against Al Merrikh, at Kigali Pele Stadium, The Blues coach was disappointed by the results.
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Ferry rues Rayon struggles after Al Merrikh draw
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Al Merrikh SC made a crucial comeback during a dramatic 2–2 draw against Rayon Sports at Kigali Pele Stadium in Nyamirambo on Wednesday, January 21. Courtesy
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Camara scores late in Al Merrikh comeback draw against Rayon
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Al Merrikh players join Moise Camara in celebration after his late equalizer earned their side a 2-2 draw against Rayon Sports on Wednesday at Kigali Pele Stadium. Photo courtesy
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Camara scores late in Al Merrikh comeback draw against Rayon
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Jean-Bosco Uwacu, the former Amavubi player who passed away this week. Uwacu was laid to rest on Monday, January 20, at Nyamirambo Muslim Cemetery.
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Karekezi, Niyonzima lead tributes for deceased Amavubi defender Uwacu
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rayon warm up before taking on Al Merrikh at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday. Photo courtesy
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Preview: Tough task awaits Rayon ahead of Al Hilal tie
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Al Hilal SC head coach Laurențiu Reghecampf during a press conference. Courtesy
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I know how well Sundowns play, says Al Hilal coach
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rayon Sports midfielder Richard Ndayishimiye on Monday, January 19, left Kigali for Uzbekistan for professional trials with PFC Navbahor Namangan.
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Ndayishimiye set for pro trials in Uzbekistan
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Morrocco's Brahim Díaz during the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal. Courtesy
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Brahim Diaz AFCON heartbreak: What to know about panenkas
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The FIFA Series groups released by World Football governing body (FIFA) on Monday, January 19, pooled Rwanda in the same group as Kenya's Harambee Stars, Estonia and Grenada.. File
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Rwanda, Kenya drawn in Group A in 2026 FIFA Series
Monday, January 19, 2026
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CAF condemns ‘unacceptable behavior’ that marred AFCON 2025 final
Monday, January 19, 2026

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