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 Damas Sikubwabo
Damas Sikubwabo
UTB players celebrate their win over RRA during the preseason tournament's final in February. Courtesy.
Volleyball
Volleyball Playoffs: UTB, RRA face off
Patrick Kavalo Akumuntu (L) and Olivier Ntagengwa finished second at this yearu2019s Beach Volleyball Africa Cup of Nations. / File
World Beach Volleyball Champs: Rwanda drawn in Group L
Gylain Ngabonziza (#14), seen here celebrating with Intare FC teammates, scored the opening goal during their 2-1 victory over Bugesera at Kigali Stadium on Wednesday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football
Peace Cup: Intare edge closer to quarter-finals after Bugesera win
Felicien Muhitira (L) and Noel Hitimana will carry the country's hopes for gold at this year's Kigali International Peace Marathon come Sunday, June 16. Sam Ngendahimana.
Europe-based duo joins camp for final Kigali Peace Marathon preps
Head coach Alain Kirasa looks to steer SC Kiyovu to their first major silverware since the 1993 league title. The Mumena-based outfit lost Peace Cup finals three years in a row between 1995 and 1997. Courtesy.
Football
Peace Cup 2019: SC Kiyovu keen on strong start against Mukura
Innocent Seniga was also Etincelles head coach during the 2016-17 season. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football
Etincelles re-sign Seninga
The womenu2019s national cricket team will be looking to step up their game and challenge Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Mali for the title. File.
Five countries set for cricket memorial tournament
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) players celebrate with the trophy after overcoming Patriots 74-71 to retain the title at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday. / Sam Ngendahimana
Ngwijuruvugo hails REG players after successful GMT title defence
APR Handball Club players celebrate after beating Police in a past match. / File
Handball: APR beat Police to win GMT title
Striker Djuma Nizeyimana, seen here during a past league match against Mukura at Mumena Stadium, will lead SC Kiyovuu2019s charge for their first major title since the 1993 league title. / File
Peace Cup 2019: Mukura draw SC Kiyovu in last-16
Rwanda Basketball Federationu2019s president, Desire Mugwiza. / File
Basketball: Uganda, Tanzania jet in for Zone V tourney
Rayon Sports players lift goalkeeper Gerard Bikorimana in the air after beating AS Kigali 4-2 in penalty shootouts at Kigali Stadium on Friday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football
Peace Cup 2019: Rayon through to last-16 with AS Kigali win in shootout
Noel Hitimana joins compatriots in residential camp from Italy on Tuesday, just four days before the 2019 Kigali International Peace Marathon. File.
Noel Hitimana looks to strike gold in Kigali Peace Marathon
Ange Mutsinzi celebrates with Rayon Sports teammates Jonathan Rafael da Silva (C) and Hussein Habimana (R) after the lone goal that sank AS Kigali in Peace Cup on Tuesday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football
Mutsinzi: The rise of Rayon & Amavubi towering defender
Kami Kamange (with the ball), seen here against APR players in a past league game, will lead REG's charge for a spot to Saturday's final. File
Basketball
Basketball: REG, APR face off for final berth in GMT tourney
Tumaine Ntamuhanga protests to centre referee Moise Murindangabo after his AS Kigali teammate Eric Nsabimana was sent off during the two sidesu2019 first-leg on Tuesday, which ended 1-0 in favour of Rayon Sports. / Sam Ngendahimana
Peace Cup: Tumaine confident AS Kigali can conquer Rayon
Muhadjiri Hakizimana (on the ball, #10) scored from a free-kick just after three minutes to give APR an early lead during the 2-0 win over Rwamagana City at Kigali Stadium on Wednesday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football
Peace Cup: APR beat Rwamagana to launch strong bid for 10th title
Charlotte Nzayisenga (#1) represented Africa at the 2017 World Championships in Austria, along with former partner Denyse Mutatsimpundu (#2). The duo was sent packing in the group stage. File.
Volleyball
Beach volleyball: Rwanda placed in ‘deadly’ Group D at World Champs

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