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Rwanda FA Secretary-General Adolphe Kalisa. Courtesy

CHAN qualifiers: Djibouti to host Amavubi in Kigali

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Former Rayon Sports midfielder Christophe Bukuru has joined AS Kigali as a free agent. Courtesy

AS Kigali sign free agent Bukuru on one-year deal

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Rwanda increased their chances of qualifying for the AFCON 2025 finals after beating Benin 2-1 on Tuesday, October 15 at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

Road to AFCON 2025: Amavubi’s win over Benin left Group D wide open

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Amavubi head coach Frank Spittler cheers on goal scorer ,striker Innocent Nshuti after a 2-1 victory over Benin at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Spittler unimpressed by Amavubi support despite Benin win

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Imanishimwe set up Innocent Nshuti for an equalizer in Rwanda's 2-1 win over Benin on Tuesday, October 15. He was arguably the standout performer of the match-Photo by IGIHE

Player ratings: Imanishimwe shines as Bizimana winner restores Amavubi’s AFCON dream

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Goal scorer Innocent Nshuti leads his teammates as they thank supporters after beating Benin 2-1 at Amahoro stadium. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Spittler hails ‘game-changer’ Ruboneka after Amavubi comeback

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

National team players celebrate the crucial victory after defeating Benin 2-1 at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, October 15. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

PHOTOS: AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Bizimana nets winner as Rwanda break Benin 12-year jinx

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana and Ange Mutsinzi during a recent training session. Rwanda welcome Benin in what promises to be a make-or-break encounter at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday-courtesy

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Amavubi face Benin in make-or-break tie

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana and Ange Mutsinzi during a recent training session. Rwanda welcome Benin in what promises to be a make-or-break encounter at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday-courtesy

Bizimana optimistic Rwanda can break the jinx vs Benin in Kigali

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Rwanda's Jojea Kwizera wins the ball against Benin's player during the first leg match. Both teams will face at Amahor Stadium on Tuesday, October 14. Courtesy

Rwanda vs Benin: Spittler 'learning from mistakes' ahead of return leg in Kigali

Monday, October 14, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation has accused Libyan authorities of allegedly detaining the Super Eagles for one hour at Al Abaq airport. INTERNET PHOTO

Nigeria to boycott Libya qualifier over mistreatment

Monday, October 14, 2024

English midfielder Kamari Doyle celebrates during the game. Doyle was born on August 1, 2005, to a Rwandan father and an English-Jamaican mother.

Doyle eyes national team football

Monday, October 14, 2024

Rwanda international Hakim Sahabo has been sent back to Standard Liege second team. Courtesy

Sahabo unfazed by demotion back to Standard Liege reserves

Monday, October 14, 2024

Tanzania stun Rwanda 3-0 at Azam Sports Complex on Sunday, October 13, to book a ticket to the 2024 CECAFA U20 quarterfinals. Courtesy

CECAFA U20: Kondo nets brace as Tanzania send Rwanda packing

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Rwanda and hosts nation Tanzania square off at Azam Sports Complex on Sunday, October 13. COURTESY

CECAFA U20: Rwanda out to avoid early exit ahead of Tanzania clash

Sunday, October 13, 2024

National team defender Thierry Manzi during a training session. Defender Manzi could miss Rwanda’s crunch AFCON 2025 match day four and return leg qualifier against Benin.

Manzi doubtful for Benin clash in Kigali

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Benin beat Amavubi 3-0 at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan on Friday, October 11 in an AFCON 2025 qualifier game. Courtesy

Spittler blames his players for Benin defeat

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Benin thrashed Amavubi 3-0 at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan on Friday, October 11 in an AFCON 2025 qualifier game. Courtesy

AFCON qualifiers: Benin overwhelm Rwanda in Abidjan

Friday, October 11, 2024

Amavubi skipper Djihad Bizimana celebrates his goal during the 2025 AFCON qualification against Nigeria at Amahoro Stadium on September 10

AFCON qualifiers: Bizimana allays pressure ahead of Benin game

Friday, October 11, 2024

Amavubi midfielders Anicet Ishimwe and Bonheur Mugisha during the training in Benin on October 11.

Mugisha, Ishimwe buoyant ahead of Benin clash

Friday, October 11, 2024