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Red hot striker Jacques Tuyisenge joined Kenyan giants Gor Mahia in February 2016 after inspiring Police FC to the 2015 Peace Cup title. / Net
Football

Jacques Tuyisenge on verge of record move to Petro Atletico

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Rayon Sports players lift Brazilian manager Roberto Oliviera aloft after thumping Kirehe 4-0 to claim the 2018-19 Azam Rwanda Premier League title at Nyakarambi stadium on Friday. Courtesy.
Football

Rayon thrash Kirehe to seal 9th league title

Friday, May 24, 2019
Midfielder Fabrice Mugheni (L), seen here in a past league match against strugglers Kirehe, was voted as Rayon Sports' player of the month for April. File.
Football

Rayon Sports game a ‘must-win’ for relegation strugglers Kirehe

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Nova Bayama (L), who joined AS Kigali from Rayon Sports last season, will be looking to see off his old club for a spot to the next round. Courtesy.
Football

AS Kigali to start Peace Cup campaign against Rayon

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Jean-Damascene Sekamana (L), Ferwafa president, and David Thompson, of INEOS Football South Africa, after signing the MoU on Wednesday afternoon. (Courtesy)
Football

INEOS Europe to build state-of-the-art football academy in Rwanda

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Rayon Sports head coach Roberto u2018Robertihnou2019 Oliveira gives instructions to skipper Thierry Manzi and Djabel Imanishimwe during their match against Musanze FC last week. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Title is now ours to lose – Rayon coach

Monday, May 20, 2019
From L-R: Suleiman Mudeyi, Michael Sarpong and Hussein Habimana celebrate after Rayon Sports came from behind to beat Musanze 3-1 at Kigali Stadium on Friday. All photos by Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Rayon inch closer to title after comeback win over Musanze

Friday, May 17, 2019
Jules Ulimwengu celebrates after scoring the lone goal that stunned Police at Amahoro Stadium earlier this month. The 19-year-old leads the top-scorersu2019 charts with 17 goals this season. Courtesy.
Football

Ulimwengu on his move to Rayon and ‘bloody race’ for league title

Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Fabrice Mugheni Kakule was part of the 2016-17 title winning Rayon squad. File.
Football

Rayon Sports: Mugheni scoops Player of the Month award for April

Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Jonathan Rafael da Silva, seen here in action against Police during a past league match, scored the opener during Rayon Sportsu2019 2-1 victory over Amagaju on Saturday. It was the Brazilian forwardu2019s first league goal since joining the Blues in November 2018. / File
Football

Da Silva on target as Rayon go top again with win at Amagaju

Sunday, May 12, 2019
Ghanaian striker Michael Sarpong (in blue), seen here in a challenge with APR centre-back Herve Rugwiro, has scored 13 goals for Rayon Sports this season. Sam Ngendahimana
Football

Rayon visit lowly Amagaju looking to reclaim top spot

Friday, May 10, 2019
AS Kigali players look dejected after losing 3-0 to Scandinavia last month. Courtesy.
Football

AS Kigali eye win at AS Kabuye to keep pace with Scandinavia

Friday, May 10, 2019
Lucas Moura (#27) celebrates with teammate Dele Alli (left) after scoring the decisive goal for Spurs
Football

Spurs fight back to book Champions League final spot

Thursday, May 09, 2019
APR captain Jean-Baptiste Mugiraneza (L) speaks to teammate Herve Rugwiro during their sideu2019s CAF Champions League first-leg match against Club Africain, of Tunisia, at Kigali Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

APR look to reclaim top spot with win at Gicumbi

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Divock Origi (right) celebrates with Xherdan Shaqiri (left) after scoring Liverpool's fourth to complete the comeback. Net photo.
Football

Liverpool stun Barca to reach Champions League final

Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Kirehe are winless in their last three games, and have only recorded four victories from 26 matches this season. File.
Football

Kirehe players protest over salary arrears

Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Striker Jules Ulimwengu (C), who scored the lone goal that stunned Police on Sunday, has been pivotal in Rayon Sportsu2019 impressive second-half of the league. He has netted five times in his last three games. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

League title not won yet, warns Roberto

Tuesday, May 07, 2019
APR FC played out a 2-2 draw against AS Kigali at Kigali Stadium yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

APR stumble again with draw against AS Kigali

Friday, May 03, 2019
Justin Bisengimana was dismissed Friday following Sunrise's 4-0 defeat to Police on Wednesday. File.
Football

Bisengimana sacked as Sunrise coach

Friday, May 03, 2019
Local female footballers have welcomed the establishment of the Womenu2019s Peace Cup tournament. AS Kigali and Scandinavia are the pre-tournament favourites. Courtesy.
Football

Women teams to participate in Peace Cup for first time

Wednesday, May 01, 2019