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SC Kiyovu have lodged a complaint with FIFA, accusing former head coach Francis Haringingo of breaching his contract.
Football

Kiyovu SC sue Haringingo over breach of contract

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Amavubi players and staff celebrate the victory after beating Estonia 2-0 to win the 2026 FIFA Series Group A title on Monday, March 30. The national men’s team, Amavubi, rose from 130th to 128th globally, while maintaining 40th position in Africa with 1,126.62 points. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

Rwanda climbs two places in latest FIFA rankings

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
El Hadji Malik Wade has appointed SC Kiyovu head coach, replacing Haringingo who joined Rayon Sports yesterday.
Football

SC Kiyovu to appoint Malik Wade as Haringingo successor

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
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Football

DR Congo beat Jamaica to qualify for World Cup

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
League leaders Al Hilal SC beat Amagaju 2-1 at Kamena Stadium in Huye District.
Football

Al Hilal edge Amagaju FC to move five points clear

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Rayon Sports have reappointed Francis Haringingo as new head coach, replacing Bruno Ferry who left the club after just three months in charge. Courtesy
Football

Rayon Sports reappoint Haringingo as head coach

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Amavubi secured the trophy with a 2–0 victory over Estonia in the Group A final at Amahoro Stadium on Monday, March 30. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Constantine revels in Amavubi’s FIFA Series triumph

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
National team players and staff celebrate the victory after beating Estonia 2-0 to win FIFA Series Group A title at Amahoro Stadium on Monday, March 30. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Rwanda defeat Estonia to clinch FIFA Series Group A title

Monday, March 30, 2026
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire, FERWAFA President Fabrice Shema, and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström on Monday, March 30. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

FERWAFA to save Rwf50m on national team accommodation bill

Monday, March 30, 2026
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Football

PHOTOS: FIFA Series: Kenya thrash Grenada to secure Group B third place

Monday, March 30, 2026
The four-star facility features 42 bedrooms, two dining halls, office spaces, and two large meeting rooms, and is designed to support the development of football in the country. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

PHOTOS: FERWAFA hotel unveiled after 11 years

Monday, March 30, 2026
Tanzanian striker tries to go past Liechtenstein's defender during the game at Kigali Pele Stadium during FIFA Series. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Gamondi admits Tanzania deserved more from FIFA Series

Monday, March 30, 2026
Rwanda face Estonia in FIFA Series final on Monday, March 30.
Football

Preview: History beckons as Rwanda face Estonia in FIFA Series final

Monday, March 30, 2026
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that, effectice AFCON 2028, the number of participating nations will increase from 24 to 28. courtesy
Football

AFCON expands to 28 teams in major CAF reform

Monday, March 30, 2026
Al Hilal have lodged a complaint against RS Berkane for fielding defender Hamza El Moussaoui (C) in the pair CAF Champions League quartefinals despite failing a doping test. Photo by CAF
Football

CAF CL: Al Hilal sue RS Berkane over fielding ineligible player

Monday, March 30, 2026
FERWAFA Accomodation Facility is one of major projects built under FIFA Forward Programme, which will be unveiled on Monday, March 30. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Football

FIFA Forward facilities to be unveiled in Kigali

Monday, March 30, 2026
Aruba secured the title of the FIFA Series 2026 following a 4–1 victory over Liechtenstein in Group B final on Sunday, at Kigali Pele Stadium. Photos by Kellya Keza
Football

PHOTOS: FIFA Series 2026: Ten-man Aruba beat Liechtenstein to win title in Kigali

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Tanzania secured third place in Group B of the FIFA Series 2026 with a resounding 6-0 victory over Macau at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, March 29. All photos by Kellya Keza.
Football

FIFA Series: Tanzania hit six past Macau to seal third place

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Al Hilal returned to the top of Rwanda Premier League standings after coming from behind to beat Rutsiro FC 2-1 at Umuganda Stadium on Saturday, March 28. Courtesy
Football

Al Hilal go top after comeback win against Rutsiro FC

Saturday, March 28, 2026
The FIFA Series Group A final between Rwanda Estonia set for Monday, March 30 at Amahoro Stadium, has been rescheduled at 7:30PM CAT from the initial 9:00pm CAT kickoff. Photo by Kellya Keza
Football

FIFA Series: Rwanda vs Estonia final rescheduled

Saturday, March 28, 2026