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Cycling: Muhoza, Ingabire win 2026 Heroes Cycling Race

Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Mukura VS hold Rayon Sports in Muhanga

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Real Madrid star Brahim Díaz attempted an audacious Panenka penalty that was awarded to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Football

Biggest heartbreaks in football history

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Goalscorer Abdel Raouf (L) wheels away in celebration with Jean Claude Girumugisha during Al Hilal SC's 2-2 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Friday, January 23. Photo courtesy
Football

CAF CL: Ten-man Al Hilal hold Sundowns in Pretoria

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Al Hilal SC will face Mamelodi Sundowns during their CAF Champions League clash. courtesy
Football

CAF CL: Girumugisha cleared to face Mamelodi Sundowns

Friday, January 23, 2026
Rayon Sports striker Fall Ngagne sustained a serious injury during a league match against Amagaju FC at Huye Stadium in February 2025.
Football

Fall Ngagne excited about return after year-long layoff

Friday, January 23, 2026
L-R: Isaac Ezeh, Ismael Pitchou Nshimirimana, and Prince Rudasingwa.
Football

Police sign trio as Bagayogo, Tansele join AS Kigali

Friday, January 23, 2026
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Top Rwandan footballers who turned to coaching

Friday, January 23, 2026
The author of the story Athan Tashobya (middle) poses for a photo with Zimbabwe fans during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. Courtesy
Football

AFCON in Morocco: Four weeks, one continent, and the meaning of belonging

Friday, January 23, 2026
Rayon Sports head coach Bruno Ferry during a training session. Following a 2-2 comeback draw against Al Merrikh, at Kigali Pele Stadium, The Blues coach was disappointed by the results.
Football

Ferry rues Rayon struggles after Al Merrikh draw

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, eagerly anticipated as a clash between the continent’s football titans, ended in extraordinary controversy, leaving a permanent stain on African football
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Chaos mars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, leaving bitter aftertaste and CAF confused

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Al Merrikh SC made a crucial comeback during a dramatic 2–2 draw against Rayon Sports at Kigali Pele Stadium in Nyamirambo on Wednesday, January 21. Courtesy
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Camara scores late in Al Merrikh comeback draw against Rayon

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Al Merrikh players join Moise Camara in celebration after his late equalizer earned their side a 2-2 draw against Rayon Sports on Wednesday at Kigali Pele Stadium. Photo courtesy
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Camara scores late in Al Merrikh comeback draw against Rayon

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Jean-Bosco Uwacu, the former Amavubi player who passed away this week. Uwacu was laid to rest on Monday, January 20, at Nyamirambo Muslim Cemetery.
Football

Karekezi, Niyonzima lead tributes for deceased Amavubi defender Uwacu

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rayon warm up before taking on Al Merrikh at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday. Photo courtesy
Football

Preview: Tough task awaits Rayon ahead of Al Hilal tie

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Al Hilal SC head coach Laurențiu Reghecampf during a press conference. Courtesy
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I know how well Sundowns play, says Al Hilal coach

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced that the African Nations League will start in 2029. Photo courtesyAfrican Nations League,
Football

What’s African Nations League all about?

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rayon Sports midfielder Richard Ndayishimiye on Monday, January 19, left Kigali for Uzbekistan for professional trials with PFC Navbahor Namangan.
Football

Ndayishimiye set for pro trials in Uzbekistan

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Morrocco's Brahim Díaz during the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal. Courtesy
Football

Brahim Diaz AFCON heartbreak: What to know about panenkas

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Assistant Referee Aristote Jabo (c) and center referee Abdul Twagirumukiza (L) head down the tunnel after fulltime The former was given a four-match suspension for controversially ruling Dauda Yussif's goal for offside in APR's goalless draw against Al Merrikh on Sunday, January 18 at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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Referee Jabo suspended after controversially disallowed APR goal

Tuesday, January 20, 2026