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 Alexis Kayinamura
Alexis Kayinamura
Nigeria celebrate after a hard fought 2-1 victory over Kenya in the Davis Cup Africa Group IV promotion playoff game on Saturday at Kigali Ecology Tennis Club.Nigeria were promoted to Davis Cup Africa Group III-courtesy.
Cycling
Ghana, Nigeria promoted to Davis Cup Africa Group III
Ernest Habiyambere  beats Chris Lukanu Andre 7-6⁴ 4-6 6-3 in game two to secure victory for Rwanda over Angola. Courtesy
Tennis
Davis Cup: Habiyambere survives Lukanu’s threat as Rwanda beat Angola
Rwandan international referee Salma Mukansanga put up an impressive display as she handled her first match between Portugal and Vietnam in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 going on in New Zealand and Australia. Courtesy
Football
Women World Cup: Rwanda's Mukansanga officiates as Portugal stuns Vietnam
Rwanda's Ernest Habiyambere started the Davis Cup Africa Group IV campaign on a perfect note after beating Mozambique in Group B in Kigali on Wednesday, July 26.
Tennis
Rwanda beat Mozambique in Davis Cup opener
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Over 300 athletes set for Ironman 70.3 Triathlon race 2023
Team Rwanda's icon Ernest Habiyambere during a training session ahead of Davis Cup 2023 in Kigali. Courtesy
Tennis
Rwanda drawn in Group B in Davis Cup
Rwanda National team tennis players who will represent the country at  the continental tennis showpiece scheduled for Wednesday, July 26-29, at Kigali Ecology Tennis Club (IPRC-Kigali). Courtesy
Tennis
Meet Rwandan players for 2023 Davis Cup Africa Group IV
National team Tennis player Ernest Habiyambere in action during a past edition of Davis Cup in Kigali in June 2022. DAN NSENGIYUMVA
Tennis
Davis Cup Africa Group IV 2023 to attract over 50 players
Lion de Fer fight for the ball against Kigali Sharks during a friendly game on Saturday. Kigali Sharks emerged victorious with a 18-17 win over Lions de Fer. Lions de Fer were on Saturday, July 22, crowned 2022/23 Rwanda Rugby League champions for the second time in a row, after finishing the campaign unbeaten. Courtesy
Other Sports
Lions de Fer retain Rugby League title
According to the organizers at least 17 teams have confirmed their participation in the second edition of Legacy Sakumi Anselme race slated for Sunday, July 23, in Kigali. Courtesy
Cycling
17 teams confirmed for Legacy Sakumi Anselme race
APR FC fans cheer on the new players during the first training session with the new head coach at Kigali Pele Stadium on Friday, July21. Photo by Julius Ntare (Igihe)
Football
APR fans welcome change of club transfer policy
French coach Thierry Froger was on Friday, July 21, unveiled as the new coach of Rwandan giants APR FC after signing a one-year deal.
Football
Thierry Froger unveiled as APR FC boss
Amavubi ranked 139th globally as per the latest FIFA World Raking released Thursday, July 20.
Football
No improvement for Rwanda in FIFA World rankings
Rayon Sports new head coach Yamen Zelfani during his meeting with players at Nzove stadium. Courtesy
Football
I have great ambitions for Rayon Sports, says new coach Zelfani
Rwandan goalkeeper Jean-Luc Ndayishimiye has announced his retirement from professional football aged 35. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Football
Goalie Ndayishimiye announces retirement from professional football
Rwanda women's football team players at the second leg match against Uganda on Sunday, July 16. COURTESY
Football
Nyinawumuntu proud of her team despite Paris 2024 Games elimination
Tennis youngster Isabelle Akimanzi Kenkazi (R) is one of three girls representing Rwanda at the forthcoming East African Junior Team’s U-12 Championship slated for July 18-22, in Kampala. COURTESY
Tennis
Tennis: Rwandan youngsters off to Kampala for regional junior tourney
The tournament officially opened Friday, July 7, with preliminary rounds while the finals took place on Saturday, July 15.
Tennis
Hakizumwami, Umumararungu crowned Cogebanque Tennis Open champions

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