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Jules Ulimwengu was the Rwanda Premier League's top-scorer with a record 20 goals last season. File
Football

Ulimwengu seals move to Shaanxi Chang'an 

Friday, October 25, 2019
Ernest Sugira (L) and APR head coach Adil Erradi. / Courtesy
Football

Sugira slapped with two-month suspension, pay cut

Thursday, October 24, 2019
Ernest Sugira (C), seen here in a past match against AS Kigali, has scored only once in Rwanda Premier League since rejoining APR two years ago. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Sugira apologises after controversial comment

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Michael Sarpong (L) scored the second goal as Rayon Sports beat Bugesera 2-1 at Kigali Stadium on Tuesday. All photos by Sam Ngendahimana
Football

PHOTOS: Mugisha, Sarpong on target as Rayon edge Bugesera to stay unbeaten

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Ernest Sugira (L) was not included in APRu2019s 18-man squad that beat Marines 2-1 to recalim the league tableu2019s top spot yesterday. File.
Football

Striker Sugira suspended at APR

Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Rayon Sports head coach Javier Martinez Espinosa speaks to his players during a recent training session at Nzove training ground in Kigali. Courtesy.
Football

Rayon Sports seek to maintain unbeaten run

Monday, October 21, 2019
Amavubi skipper Haruna Niyonzima (#8) is expected to start on Saturday after missing the first-leg last month, in which Rwanda beat Ethiopia 1-0 in Ethiopia. File.
Football

Rwanda take on Ethiopia in decisive clash for CHAN ticket

Friday, October 18, 2019
Haruna Niyonzima in action against Taifa Stars in a goalless friendly at Kigali Stadium yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Tanzania’s Taifa Stars hold Amavubi in friendly

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
AS Kigali defender Latif Bishira, seen here in a past match against Rayon Sports, is part of the national team's provisional squad that Vincent Mashami announced on Friday. File.
Football

Mashami summons 27-man squad for Tanzania friendly

Friday, October 11, 2019
AS Muhanga have 4 points after two matches this season. / Sam Ngendahimama
Football

AS Muhanga beat Gicumbi to get first win

Thursday, October 10, 2019
Gilbert Mugisha celebrates with teammates after scoring Rayon Sports' first goal during their 2-0 win over AS Kigali at Kigali Stadium on Tuesday. /Sam Ngendahimama
Football

Mugisha, Sarpong goals send Rayon on top

Tuesday, October 08, 2019
Rayon Sports head coach Janvier Martinez Espinosa hugs his players during a recent match at Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali. Courtesy.
Football

Rayon coach confident ahead of AS Kigali tie

Monday, October 07, 2019
With Saturday's draw, APR and AS Kigali have now drawn four of their last matches in all competitions. Sam Ngendahimana
Football

Rusheshangoga scores late as AS Kigali hold APR

Friday, October 04, 2019
Gasogi United players celebrate after scoring against AS Kigali during quarter-finals of the 2019 Peace Cup tournament, which AS Kigali went on to win after beating SC Kiyovu in the final. File.
Football

Newcomers V champions: Gasogi eye winning start against Rayon

Friday, October 04, 2019
Gasogi Unitedu2019s new striker Tidiane Konu00e9 is expected to start against his former employers Rayon Sports on Saturday. File.
Football

Tidiane eager to hurt Rayon in league opener

Wednesday, October 02, 2019
AS Kigali players and technical staff (top-right) celebrate with their medals, trophy and Rwf5million dummy cheque after ousting Rayon Sports to win the 2019 Super Cup title at Amahoro Stadium yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

AS Kigali upset Rayon again to lift Super Cup

Tuesday, October 01, 2019
Rayon Sports striker Jules Ulimwengu (#7) vies for the ball with AS Kigali defender Latif Bishira during the two sidesu2019 semi-final clash in Peace Cup tournament in June. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Rayon, AS Kigali clash in Super Cup

Monday, September 30, 2019
Eric Nshimiyimana gives instructions to his AS Kigali players during a past training session at Kigali Stadium. Courtesy.
Football

Confed Cup: Crunch time as AS Kigali face Proline

Friday, September 27, 2019
AS Kigaliu2019s right-back Michel Rusheshangoga tries to dribble past Prolineu2019s Amos Kadikilo during the 1-1 draw at Kigali Stadium this month. Courtesy.
Football

AS Kigali look to turn tables in Uganda

Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Ernest Sugira (#16), seen here in a past match against Mauritius at Amahoro stadium, scored the lone goal during Rwandau2019s 1-0 win over Ehiopia on Sunday. File.
Football

Striker Sugira warns Amavubi teammates over complacency

Tuesday, September 24, 2019