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Olivier Mugabo Nizeyimana, the outgoing FERWAFA President. Courtesy

Things you need to know about next month's Ferwafa elections

Friday, May 19, 2023

Gicumbi FC restored their hopes of earning a promotion to the topflight league following Sunday’s 1-0 victory over Etoile de l’Est at Gicumbi Stadium. Courtesy

How Gicumbi FC kept their topflight promotion hopes alive

Friday, May 19, 2023

Sandvikens IF midfielder Yannick Mukunzi will be out for at least three weeks after suffering a groin injury. Internet photo

Injured Mukunzi ruled out for three weeks

Thursday, May 18, 2023

CAF Disciplinary Board slapped a forfeit against Rwanda over fielding an ineligible player in midfielder Kevin Muhire during their 2023 AFCON Group L qualifier against Benin held in Kigali.Courtesy

Amavubi forfeit: Who should take the blame?

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Kiyovu Sports star striker Bienvenue Mugenzi now back from injury and ready for trip to Nyagatare ahead of Sunday’s Primus National League clash with Sunrise.

Mugenzi fit for Kiyovu trip to Sunrise

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Belgian Challenger Pro League side KMSK Deinze has confirmed that Rwanda international Djihad Bizimana will leave the club at the end of the season after two years of service. Courtesy

Bizimana set to leave KMSK Deinze

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Gasogi striker Godwin Blessing (L) in action during a past game against Rwamagana City. The club suspended him indefinitely following a bust-up with head coach Paul Kiwanuka on Tuesday-courtesy

Gasogi suspends Blessing over misconduct

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Amavubi's Kevin Muhire vies for the ball during the 1-all draw in a tightly-contested AFCON Group L qualifier held Wednesday, March 29, at empty Kigali Pelé Stadium. Courtesy

CAF charges Rwanda over fielding ‘suspended’ Muhire in Benin qualifier

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Rayon Sports striker Léandre Willy Esombe Onana celebrates his goal with the teammates as his side eliminate Mukura VS during the Peace Cup at Kigali Pele Stadium. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

PHOTOS: Onana aims high after guiding Rayon to Peace Cup final

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Sunrise FC head coach Innocent Seninga will not be on the touchline when his side welcomes title chasers Kiyovu Sports. Photo: Courtesy.

Seninga to miss Kiyovu clash

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Sports Ministry Permanent Secretary, Zephanie Niyonkuru addresses the FERWAFA extra ordinary assembly on Monday, May 15. Courtesy

Niyonkuru calls on FA to make football profitable

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

L-R: APR defenders Claude Niyomugabo, Prince Buregeya and Clement Niyigena will be out for the remainder of the season through injury-File

APR trio ruled out for rest of the season

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

APR FC players celebrate the crucial win as they beat SC Kiyovu 2-1 to qualify for the 2023 Peace Cup Final against Rayon Sports. Courtesy

Peace Cup: Five things we learnt from the weekend semifinals

Monday, May 15, 2023

The newly elected FERWAFA interim President Marcel Matiku Habyarimana. He will take charge of the federation in an interim role until the new FA boss is elected on June 24. Courtesy

Habyarimana named Ferwafa interim boss

Monday, May 15, 2023

Gicumbi FC restored their hopes of earning a promotion to the topflight league following Sunday’s 1-0 victory over Etoile de l’Est at Gicumbi Stadium.

Gicumbi back in topflight promotion race as Vision upset Amagaju

Monday, May 15, 2023

Sandviken IF's striker Lague Byiringiro made his official league debut for Sandvikens IF as they beat Boden 2-0. He was introduced in the 69th minute and had a great outing.Courtesy

Players Abroad: York on target as Byiringiro makes Sandvikens league debut

Monday, May 15, 2023

AS FAR Rabat's Emmanuel Imanishimwe controls the ball during the match. He is now arguably among the best left -backs on the African continent. Courtesy

How Imanishimwe cemented his name in Moroccan football

Monday, May 15, 2023

Rwandan international referee Salma Mukansanga is among the referees selected to officiate in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Courtesy

Mukansanga to officiate at 2023 Women's World Cup

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Rayon Sports Women Football Club were crowned 20222023 women second division league champions after beating Indahangarwa 4-3 on penalty shoot-outs after both teams played a 1-1 draw at Bugesera stadium on Sunday.

Rayon Sports women crowned second division league champions

Sunday, May 14, 2023

APR FC players celebrate Christian Ishimwe's goal as Army side came from a goal down to beat Kiyovu Sports 2-1 at the Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, May 14. Courtesy

Ishimwe's superb strike sends APR to Peace Cup final

Sunday, May 14, 2023