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Al Hilal SC departed Rwanda for Sudan on Thursday morning, May 14.
Football

Al Hilal SC off to Sudan for domestic mini-league tournament

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the half-time show at the final in New Jersey. GETTY IMAGES
Football

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rayon Sports attacking midfielder Abedi Bigirimana during a training session at Nzove football pitch. Courtesy
Football

We’ll be ready for the Peace Cup final –Bigirimana

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rwanda will face Tanzania and Comoros in international friendly matches during the June FIFA international window. Courtesy
Football

Rwanda confirms Tanzania, Comoros friendlies during camp in Morocco

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Amavubi forward Joy-Lance Mickels (R) wheels away in celebration after scoring a late winner to help Sabah FK come from behind to beat Zira FK 2-1 and win Azerbaijan Cup on Wednesday, May 13. Photo courtesy
Football

Joy-Lance Mickels scores late winner as Sabah FK lift Azerbaijan Cup

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Amavubi forward Joy-Lance Mickels (R) wheels away in celebration after scoring a late winner to help Sabah FK come from behind to beat Zira FK 2-1 and win Azerbaijan Cup on Wednesday, May 13. Photo courtesy  
Football

Joy-Lance Mickels scores late winner as Sabah FK lift Azerbaijan Cup

Thursday, May 14, 2026
APR FC joined Rayon Sports in the Peace Cup final after eliminating Etincelles through a 6-2 aggregate win in the semifinals. Photo courtesy
Football

APR eliminate Etincelles, set up Peace Cup final against Rayon Sports

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Al Hilal SC beat Gasogi United 2-1 to win the title at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wedenesday, May 13. BAHIZI
Football

Al Hilal crowned 2025/26 BK Pro league champions

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Gorilla FC were eliminated in the semifinals on the away goals rule after the two-legged tie against Rayon Sports ended 1-1 on aggregate. Courtesy
Football

Kirasa blasts away goals rule after Gorilla FC Peace Cup exit

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Rayon Sports players vies for the ball during a goalless draw at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy
Football

Rayon see off Gorilla FC, reach Cup final on away goal rule

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Football

Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real manager

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Gorilla FC head coach Alain Kirasa. Courtesy
Football

Kirasa aims to guide Gorilla FC to first Cup final

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
APR FC captain Niyomugabo with the trophy. The Rwanda Premier League has confirmed that two separate trophies will be awarded during the 202526 BK Pro League season. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Rwanda Premier League confirms two trophies for 2025/26 season

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Al Hilal SC will face Gasogi United to seal the 202526 BK Pro League title on Wednesday, May 13. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Al Hilal likely to be crowned BK Pro League champions on Wednesday

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Sunrise FC beat Intare FC 3-2 on Sunday May 10. Courtesy
Football

Sunrise FC close in on BK Pro League return

Monday, May 11, 2026
Kiyovu beat Al Merrikh on Sunday night at Kigali Pele Stadium to revive their hopes of a CAF Confederation qualification-courtesy
Football

Kiyovu edge Al Merrikh as APR reclaim second place

Monday, May 11, 2026
Rayon Sports striker Asman Ndikumana celebrates his goal. The Burundian striker was on target as the Blues beat Marines FC 2-1 at Kigali Pele at Kigali Pele Stadium on Saturday.  Courtesy
Football

‘We won’t give up:' Ndikumana sends title warning to APR

Monday, May 11, 2026
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Football

Rayon Sports beat Marines to keep pressure on APR

Sunday, May 10, 2026
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Football

Rwanda U18, U20 teams win Zone 5 handball tournaments

Saturday, May 09, 2026
AFCON 2027 will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Under “Pamoja,” the region recently hosted CHAN..
Football

AFCON 2027: East Africa’s moment of truth

Friday, May 08, 2026