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CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that, effectice AFCON 2028, the number of participating nations will increase from 24 to 28. courtesy
Football

AFCON expands to 28 teams in major CAF reform

Monday, March 30, 2026
Al Hilal have lodged a complaint against RS Berkane for fielding defender Hamza El Moussaoui (C) in the pair CAF Champions League quartefinals despite failing a doping test. Photo by CAF
Football

CAF CL: Al Hilal sue RS Berkane over fielding ineligible player

Monday, March 30, 2026
FERWAFA Accomodation Facility is one of major projects built under FIFA Forward Programme, which will be unveiled on Monday, March 30. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Football

FIFA Forward facilities to be unveiled in Kigali

Monday, March 30, 2026
Aruba secured the title of the FIFA Series 2026 following a 4–1 victory over Liechtenstein in Group B final on Sunday, at Kigali Pele Stadium. Photos by Kellya Keza
Football

PHOTOS: FIFA Series 2026: Ten-man Aruba beat Liechtenstein to win title in Kigali

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Tanzania secured third place in Group B of the FIFA Series 2026 with a resounding 6-0 victory over Macau at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, March 29. All photos by Kellya Keza.
Football

FIFA Series: Tanzania hit six past Macau to seal third place

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Al Hilal returned to the top of Rwanda Premier League standings after coming from behind to beat Rutsiro FC 2-1 at Umuganda Stadium on Saturday, March 28. Courtesy
Football

Al Hilal go top after comeback win against Rutsiro FC

Saturday, March 28, 2026
The FIFA Series Group A final between Rwanda Estonia set for Monday, March 30 at Amahoro Stadium, has been rescheduled at 7:30PM CAT from the initial 9:00pm CAT kickoff. Photo by Kellya Keza
Football

FIFA Series: Rwanda vs Estonia final rescheduled

Saturday, March 28, 2026
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Football

Constantine cautions Amavubi despite Grenada thumping

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Estonia qualified for the FIFA Series final after beating Kenya 5-4 in a penalty shoutout. Photos by Kellya Keza 2
Football

Estonia defeats Kenya to reach FIFA Series final

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Rwanda National Team players celebrate a 4-0 victory against Grenada during the ongoing FIFA Series at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, March 27. Photos by Kellya Keza
Football

PHOTOS: Mickels Leroy scores on his debut as Rwanda thump Grenada 4-0

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Amavubi head coach Stephen Constantine has named his final squad for the 2026 FIFA Series ahead of Rwanda’s clash against Grenada, scheduled for 2100 at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. COURTESY
Football

Stephen Constantine names final squad for FIFA series

Friday, March 27, 2026
Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have come under renewed focus following a Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspection report
Football

None of Kenya’s stadiums meet Afcon 2027 standards--CAF report

Friday, March 27, 2026
Benni McCarthy (in red jacket) said he is expecting a much stronger Kenyan squad at FIFA Series. Photo courtesy
Football

McCarthy expects ‘strong Harambee Stars’ at FIFA Series

Friday, March 27, 2026
Rwanda take on Grenada in FIFA Series Group A fixture on Friday night at Amahoro Stadium. Photo IGIHE
Football

FIFA Series: Constantine takes positives from new-look Amavubi  

Friday, March 27, 2026
Senegalese Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall (centre) and his legal team conducted a confrontational media conference in Paris. REUTERS
Football

Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Liechtenstein beat Tanzania 1-0 to book a place in the Group B final of the FIFA Series 2026 in Kigali.
Football

FIFA Series: Liechtenstein shock Tanzania to set up final against Aruba

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Amavubi captain Djihad Bizimana has expressed confidence in Rwanda’s readiness to face Grenada in Friday’s 2026 FIFA Series clash. Courtesy
Football

FIFA Series: Bizimana optimistic ahead of Grenada tie

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Aruba or Macau, will clash at 1330.
Football

FIFA Series: Aruba face Macau as Tanzania take on Liechtenstein

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Minister of State for Sports Rwego Ngarambe welcomes delegates ahead of the FIFA Series scheduled for March 26-31 in Kigali. courtesy
Football

What you should know as FIFA Series 2026 kicks off in Kigali

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Tanzania's Taifa Stars train at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday night ahead of the FIFA Series. Courtesy photo
Football

How to follow FIFA Series 2026: TV channels, venues, kickoff times

Thursday, March 26, 2026