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A record 23 red cards were awarded in what was a nasty brawl between two Brazilian rivals Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro on Sunday, March 8
Football

Wild brawl sees 23 red cards in Brazilian derby

Monday, March 09, 2026
Striker Djibril Ouattara scored twice as APR fought back to earn a 2-2 draw against Marines FC at Umuganda Stadium on Saturday, March 7. Courtesy
Football

Ouattara double rescues APR in draw against Marines

Saturday, March 07, 2026
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Football

Police, APR and Gicumbi resume title battle in handball league

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Al Hilal SC will face RS Berkane, the Moroccan side. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

We are going for a win in Morocco, says Al Hilal’s Fofana

Friday, March 06, 2026
Mukura VS will face Musanze in the Rwanda Premier League on Saturday at Ubworoherane Stadium, March 7. courtesy
Football

Mukura face Musanze, aims to recover from Peace Cup exit

Friday, March 06, 2026
Former National Team captain Haruna Niyonzima wins the ball against Mozambican player at Amahoro National Stadium on June 4, 2016. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Football

Farewell to a century great: Why Niyonzima deserves a testimonial match

Friday, March 06, 2026
Striker Yves Habimana scored four goals to help Rayon Sports beat City Boys 9-0 at Kigali Pele Stadium on Thursdaay, March 5. The Blues will face either Police FC or GOcumbi in the Peace Cup quarterfinals . Courtesy
Football

Rayon put eight past City Boys to reach Peace Cup quarterfinals

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Al Hilal SC travelled to Morocco ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League quarterfinal first-leg encounter against Moroccan side RS Berkane.
Football

CAF CL: Al Hilal off to Morocco ahead of RS Berkane quarterfinal showdown

Thursday, March 05, 2026
APR FC booked their place in the 2026 Peace Cup quarterfinals after knocking out SC Kiyovu with a 2–0 aggregate victory in the Round of 16.
Football

APR see off Kiyovu, join Gasogi United in Peace Cup quarters

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
APR FC wiff face SC Kiyovu on Wednesday in the second leg of the Peace Cup Round of 16 at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy
Football

Peace Cup: APR, SC Kiyovu square off in round of 16 decider

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
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Football

Five-star Al Hilal crush Gicumbi FC to go three points clear

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Former Rwanda international Danny Usengimana, gives balls to children of his academy in Rugende in Gasabo District. File
Football

Former Amavubi star challenges youngsters to defend national pride

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Former Amavubi captain Haruna Niyonzima is set for a testimonial after announcing retirement from professional football. Net photo
Football

Niyonzima confirms farewell football match after retirement

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Al Hilal appeared to feel the physical strain during their recent 1–1 draw against Rayon Sports, with more than 90 per cent of club's players currently observing the holy month of Ramadan. Photo courtesy
Football

Considerations for Muslims as Sudanese clubs seek Ramadan flexibility

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
“Grenada's Senior Men's National Team will open its historic FIFA Series 2026 campaign on 27 March 2026
Football

Rwanda to play Grenada in FIFA Series 2026

Monday, March 02, 2026
La Finalissima between Argentina and Spain scheduled for March 27 in Doha is in serious doubt amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Photo courtesy
Football

La Finalissima: Spain Vs Argentina clash in doubt after Qatar halts sporting activities

Monday, March 02, 2026
Police FC played a 1–1 draw against AS Muhanga in a league match replayed at Muhanga Stadium on Sunday, March 1. Courtesy
Football

Police FC drop more points in Muhanga in league replay

Monday, March 02, 2026
Football

Arsenal corner Chelsea into submission, Man Utd climb to third

Sunday, March 01, 2026
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Football

Mukura shock Al Hilal in Huye as Musanze FC hold Rayon Sports

Saturday, February 28, 2026
APR FC brace scorer William Togui celebrates with team supporters after stunning Gorilla FC 2-1 at Kigali Pele Stadium on Friday, February 27. Courtesy
Football

William Togui nets twice as APR beat Gorilla

Friday, February 27, 2026