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APR FC head coach Abderrahim Taleb said his side will “play attacking football” but without taking unnecessary risks during Saturday’s Rwanda Premier League clash against Rayon Sports.
Football

APR Vs Rayon Sports: Taleb promises attacking football

Friday, November 07, 2025
Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has suspended referee Justin Karangwa for four weeks following officiating errors during a Rwanda Premier League match between APR FC and Rutsiro FC on Saturday, November 1. Courtesy Photo
Football

Referee Justin Karangwa suspended for a month

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Prince Buregeya during a training session with Nairobi United FC. Photo: Courtesy.
Football

Buregeya: Reaching CAF group stage is a dream come true

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Al Hilal SC players warm up during an evening training session in Kigali on November 1. The Sudanese giants will host their CAF Champions League home matches at Amahoro Stadium. Photo: Courtesy.
Football

Amahoro Stadium awaits Mamelodi Sundowns, MC Alger

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
SC Kiyovu head coach, Francis Christian Haringingo. Courtesy Photo
Football

Kiyovu coach Haringingo lauds players after thrashing AS Kigali

Monday, November 03, 2025
Rayon Sports captain Ali Serumongo celebrates with his teammates after their 1-0 win over Marine FC on November 2. Courtesy.
Football

Rayon captain Serumogo calls for focus after beating Marines

Monday, November 03, 2025
Forward Aziz Bassane scored the decisive goal as Rayon Sports claimed a 1-0 victory. Courtesy   
Football

Bassane’s strike hands Rayon Sports victory over Marines

Sunday, November 02, 2025
Omedi (left) celebrates his goal. Photo by APR FC media.
Football

APR stumble in Rubavu, Police drop points against Mukura

Sunday, November 02, 2025
Traore (Left, lifting hands) celebrates his goal against Bugesera. Photo by Gorilla FC media.
Football

Kalifa Traoré shines as Gorilla FC beat Bugesera

Friday, October 31, 2025
APR FC has reinstated players Yussif Dauda and Mamadou Sy, ending their 30-day suspension over misconduct and disobedience to team instructions.
Football

Yussif Dauda, Mamadou Sy rejoin APR camp after apology

Friday, October 31, 2025
A central referee checks VAR video during an exercise of using VAR at Amahoro Stadium
Football

VAR: A step toward more transparent refereeing in Rwanda Premier League

Friday, October 31, 2025
Sudanese club Al Ahly S.C. Wad Medina, which is among those that had recently requested to join the Rwanda Premier League 202526 season, has reconsidered its decision and will no longer participate.
Football

One Sudanese club withdraws from joining Rwanda Premier League

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Rwanda Premier League chairman Yussuf Mudaheranwa, addresses journalists. Courtesy
Football

Rwandan clubs to receive Rwf 4.5 million following addition of Sudanese clubs

Thursday, October 30, 2025
APR FC will be without five key players when they face Rutsiro FC at Umuganda Stadium in Rubavu on Saturday, November 1. Courtesy
Football

APR to miss five players against Rutsiro

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Gorilla FC’s new signing, Kalifa Traoré, has promised to make his mark in the Rwanda Premier League by scoring goals. Courtesy
Football

I’m here to score goals, says Gorilla FC’s new striker Traoré

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Nigeria national football team will face Gabon in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier playoffs, in Rabat, Morocco, from November 13 to 16, 2025. Courtesy
Football

Four African teams set for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier playoffs

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has suspended two referees who officiated the match between AS Muhanga and Bugesera FC, on matchday 5 of the Rwanda Premier League, on 25 October 2025. Courtesy
Football

Ferwafa suspends two more referees

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
FERWAFA boss said that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be tested during the second round of the Rwanda Premier League (RPL).
Football

VAR set to be introduced in Rwanda Premier League

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Rwanda international striker Innocent Nshuti celebrates his goal after netting a brace in ES Zarzis’ 3-0 victory over Olympique Béja on Sunday, October 26 in Tunisia. Courtesy
Football

Rwandan players abroad: Brace-hero Nshuti aims for more

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Police FC striker Lague Byiringiro (right) celebrates with his teammate Alain Bacca Kwitonda, during a 2-1 game against Marine FC at Umuganda Stadium. Courtesy
Football

Lague Byiringiro: Police FC determined to extend unbeaten run

Tuesday, October 28, 2025