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APR FC captain Claude Niyomugabo wins the ball against Rayon Sports defender during the Peace Cup final. Niyomugabo has left the club following the expiry of his seven-year contract. Mugwiza
Football

Claude Niyomugabo leaves APR after seven years

Thursday, June 18, 2026
The New Times
Football

Christian Ishimwe returns to APR as Rayon sign Nizeyimana

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Police FC captain Eric Zidane Nsabimana wins the ball against APR FC during the Peace Cup game at Amahoro Stadium. Courtesy
Football

Transfers: Mass exodus at Bugesera as Police secures trio

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Former Police FC head coach Ben Moussa during a training session. File
Football

Police FC may face FIFA case after sacking coach

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
APR FC forward Gilbert Mugisha wins the ball against Rayon Sports player during the Peace Cup final at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Transfers: APR FC rebuild gathers pace

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The New Times
Football

Athletics: Rwanda, Djibouti ink cooperation deal

Monday, June 15, 2026
Atlético Madrid defender Robin Le Normand arrived in Rwanda on Monday, June 15.
Football

Atlético Madrid defender Robin Le Normand visits Rwanda

Monday, June 15, 2026
Rayon Sports winger Paul Jesus Sindi is a transfer target for Portuguese club FC Alverca.
Football

Rayon player ‘attracts interest’ from Portuguese club

Monday, June 15, 2026
Fidèle Kajugiro Sebarinda, a pioneering sports journalist and long‑serving broadcaster with Radio Rwanda, who passed away on Saturday, June 13.
Football

Fidèle Kajugiro Sebarinda: Remembering the voice of Rwandan sports journalism

Monday, June 15, 2026
Police FC have parted ways with Tunisian head coach Ben Moussa after a disappointing 2025-26 season. Courtesy
Football

Police FC part ways with Ben Moussa

Monday, June 15, 2026
Zaria Court is screening matches at Azzurri Lounge on indoor and outdoor screens. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Football

Where to watch the World Cup in Kigali

Monday, June 15, 2026
Hoziana poses in AS Kigali colours after signing for the club. Photo by AS Kigali media.
Football

AS Kigali sign duo as APR land Malian midfielder

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Amavubi staff and players pose for a photo during a training session in Cairo. The national football team, remained 128th in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, June 11.
Football

Rwanda remains unchanged in latest FIFA rankings

Friday, June 12, 2026
SC Kiyovu have signed midfielder Hakim Hamissi from Gasogi United and defender Emmanuel Kambanda from Amagaju FC, with both players agreeing to two-year contracts.
Football

Kiyovu boost squad as Rayon, Musanze make moves

Friday, June 12, 2026
The Blues fans celebrate a 1-0 victory over Police FC at Kigali Pele Stadium on May 11, 2025. Photo by Olivier
Football

Rayon Sports must turn popularity into leverage to attract potential sponsors

Friday, June 12, 2026
Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg on August 12. Internet
Football

UEFA appoints Somali referee Artan to officiate Super Cup

Thursday, June 11, 2026
National team captain Djihad Bizimana( 1st Left) and his teammate during a training session in Egypt on Tuesday, June 9. Courtesy
Football

Bizimana picks positives from Amavubi camp despite lack of games

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Burkinabe central defender Madou Zon has reportedly agreed to join APR FC.
Football

APR FC ‘agree terms’ with TP Mazembe captain

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Charles Tchouplaou, Rayon Sports' new centre-back.
Football

Rayon Sports sign Chadian defender Charles Tchouplaou

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Rayon Sports players and club officials celebrate with SKOL Brewery management at Nzove in 2019. The 2026-2027 season marks the Blues' new chapter after ending its 12-year sponsorship partnership with Skol Brewery. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Football

What next after Rayon, SKOL deal ends?

Wednesday, June 10, 2026