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Elijah Ani celebrates after Police FC’s win over Gorilla FC during the Rwanda Premier League (RPL) match at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Saturday, January 3. Courtesy

Elijah Ani’s hat-trick keeps Police top after 4-0 win over Gorilla

Saturday, January 03, 2026

Flomo scored a brace as Al Hilal beat Gicumbi.

Flomo’s brace lifts Al Hilal past Gicumbi

Saturday, January 03, 2026

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AFCON 2025: The Round of 16 is set, big clashes, surprises, and unfinished business

Saturday, January 03, 2026

Rayon Sports signed a goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera on a free transfer.

Goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera joins Rayon Sports

Friday, January 02, 2026

Rayon Sports signs Congolese defender Yannick Bangala Litomba.

Rayon Sports sign Bangala, close in on Kwizera

Friday, January 02, 2026

Gicumbi FC players during a training session. Al Hilal will visit Gicumbi FC at Kigali Pelé Stadium. File

Al Hilal aims to stay consistent as they face Gicumbi

Friday, January 02, 2026

AL Hilal has 11 players who featured in the Sudan national team during AFCON 2025. Courtesy

A look at Rwanda-based players featuring at AFCON 2025

Friday, January 02, 2026

Vision FC have parted ways with head coach Félix ‘Fils’ Muvunyi and his assistants.

Vision FC part ways with head coach

Thursday, January 01, 2026

Some of the 240 children during an initiative that aims to develop their football skills, gain match experience, and celebrate the festive season.

Amavubi duo drive youth football growth through grassroots tournament

Thursday, January 01, 2026

AS Muhanga coach Moussa Gatera during a training session

AS Muhanga coach seeks reinforcements to avoid relegation

Thursday, January 01, 2026

Al Hilal FC striker Emmanuel Flomo in action during the match against AS Kigali.

Al Hilal’s Flomo targets league top scorer award

Thursday, January 01, 2026

Sudan will face Burkina Faso on Wednesday at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca at 6PM

'Big achievement': Sudan's AFCON fairytale brings hope to its people

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Tanzania hold Tunisia to end 45-year wait for AFCON knockout spot

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

AS Kigali players celebrate their first goal. Al Hilal survived an early scare from AS Kigali as they came from a goal down to secure a 4–2 victory at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Monday, December 29. Courtesy

Al Hilal crush AS Kigali as Al Merrikh struggle on rain-hit Muhanga pitch

Monday, December 29, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on a free transfer in 2022. GETTY IMAGES

Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals

Monday, December 29, 2025

Al Hilal Omdurman will face AS Kigali on Monday at Kigali Pelé Stadium,

Al Hilal seek to maintain momentum ahead of AS Kigali tie

Monday, December 29, 2025

Midfielder Muhadjri Hakizimana has joined Kenyan side Nairobi United FC on a six-month contract.

Hakizimana agrees to Nairobi United FC move on short-term deal

Monday, December 29, 2025

Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire settled for a 1–1 draw on Sunday night at the Marrakech Stadium, leaving Group F wide open. Photo CAF

AFCON 2025: Cameroon hold Côte d’Ivoire, Aubameyang’s Gabon eliminated

Monday, December 29, 2025

Shining Academy emerged as overall winner of the Kick for Joy youth football tournament. Photos courtesy

Football academies decry funding for sustainable youth tournaments

Monday, December 29, 2025

Gorilla FC beat Musanze FC a 1–0 at Ubworoherane Stadium on Sunday on December 28. Courtesy

Nizeyimana’s lone strike powers Gorilla FC past Musanze FC

Sunday, December 28, 2025