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Global YouTube star iShowSpeed performs a Rwandan traditional dance during the Women’s Super Cup match between Rayon Sports WFC and Indahangarwa WFC at Amahoro Stadium on January 10. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

iShowSpeed lights up Women’s Super Cup halftime show

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Amad Diallo's Cote d'Ivoire face Egypt in the AFCON quarterfinal at the at the Grand Stade d’Agadir on Saturday, January 10 at 2100 CAT. Photo by CAF
Football

AFCON 2025: Who will join Senegal and Morocco into semis?

Saturday, January 10, 2026
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Volleyball

Gisagara down Police as Volleyball League resumes

Saturday, January 10, 2026
The action kicks off at 6pm with Mali facing Senegal, followed by hosts Morocco taking on Cameroon at 9pm on Friday night.
Football

Weekend sports list: AFCON quarter-finals, Super Cup, volleyball

Friday, January 09, 2026
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has continued to advance, with Friday, January 9, setting up epic quarter-final clashes.
Football

West Africa in focus as AFCON reaches quarter-finals

Friday, January 09, 2026
On January 17, APR FC will host Al Merrikh SC at Amahoro Stadium, with kickoff set for 5 30PM. Courtesy
Football

Rwanda Premier League fixture changes for January

Friday, January 09, 2026
Kenya will host both the men’s and women’s editions of the 2026 CAVB Zone V Club Championship.
Volleyball

Africa’s biggest volleyball events to watch in 2026

Friday, January 09, 2026
Athletes during a local cross-country competition in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rwanda's high-altitude terrain has yet to produce a golden generation

Friday, January 09, 2026
Police FC were held to a 1–1 draw by Al Merrikh on Thursday at Kigali Pelé Stadium.
Football

Al Merrikh, Police FC share spoils as Al Hilal down Etincelles

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Police FC coach Ben Moussa will face Al Merrikh and Kiyovu SC in the space of three days.
Football

Crucial week for Moussa’s Police FC as title race takes shape

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Spanish LaLiga giants Atlético de Madrid, in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) through the Visit Rwanda initiative, launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a specialised coaching programme.
Football

Rwandan youth coaches to join Atlético de Madrid coaching programme

Thursday, January 08, 2026
FERWABA confirmed on Thursday, that the Rwanda Basketball League, initially scheduled to commence on January 24, has been postponed to February 6.
Basketball

Rwanda Basketball League postponed to February 6

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Rayon Sports player Abdelaziz ‘Rivaldo’ Harerimana, has been released by his club after a 6 month contract. Courtesy
Football

Rayon Sports release Harerimana, more players to leave

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Rwandan defender Eric Rutanga has called time to professional football at the age of 34. Photo IGIHE
Football

Rutanga retires from professional football at 34

Thursday, January 08, 2026
APR began their offseason training in early December last year. Courtesy
Basketball

Behind the scenes: How are teams prepared for 2026 basketball season?

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Team Rwanda riders during a training session in September. The national team is gearing up for the Tour of Sharjah, scheduled for January 23–27 in the United Arab Emirates. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Cycling

Sempoma drops duo from Team Rwanda roster ahead of UAE race

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Rayon Sports striker Fall Ngagne has resumed the training session ahead of the Blues' clash against APR FC, scheduled for Saturday, January 10, at Amahoro Stadium..
Football

Rayon Vs APR: Ngagne returns to full training ahead of Super Cup derby

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Morocco vs Cameroon
Football

AFCON 2025: Who have an edge in the quarterfinals?

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Rwanda will be playing at home as host of the 2026 Men's Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations. Photo courtesy
Handball

What to know about 2026 African handball championship

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Super-sub Boulbina's extra-time stunner sends Algeria to quarter finals of Afcon 2025
Football

Boulbina the hero for Algeria in round of 16

Tuesday, January 06, 2026