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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
Megan Rapinoe (right) won the womenu2019s player award while Messi won the best menu2019s player. Net photo.
Football

Messi, Rapinoe win best player of the year awards

Monday, September 23, 2019
Ernest Sugira (#16), seen here in a quarter-final match against DR Congo during the CHAN 2016 finals at Amahoro Stadium, scored the lone strike that sank Ethiopia at Mekelle Stadium on Sunday. / File
Football

Sugira scores stunning overhead kick as Amavubi edge Ethiopia

Monday, September 23, 2019
Goalkeeper Eric 'Bakame' Ndayishimiye (L) will captain Amavubi against Ethiopia, while his AS Kigali teammate Haruna Niyonzima starts on the bench. File
Football

CHAN Qualifiers: Buoyant Amavubi out to sting Ethiopia

Sunday, September 22, 2019
AS Kigali skipper Haruna Niyonzima (R) and APR midfielder Olivier Niyonzima are part of the Amavubi squad in Ethiopia. Courtesy.
Football

Amavubi players to reap big for CHAN 2020 ticket

Friday, September 20, 2019
Amavubi line-up that started against DR Congo at Stade de Martyrs, in Kinshasa, on Wednesday. /Courtesy
Football

CHAN Qualifiers: Amavubi off to Ethiopia after beating DR Congo in warm-up match 

Thursday, September 19, 2019
Amavubi coach Vincent Mashami speaks to his players on Monday after leading his final training session at Amahoro Stadium. Saddam Mihigo.
Football

Rwanda, DR Congo square off in friendly match

Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Mukura head coach Olivier Ovambe celebrates after his sideu2019s 2-1 win over Rayon Sports at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday. Courtesy.
Football

Ovambe confident Mukura can challenge for league title after Agaciro Cup success

Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Amavubi striker Ernest Sugira (C) takes on Congolese defenders. / File
Football

Coach Mashami drops trio for DR Congo friendly

Monday, September 16, 2019