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Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus

Monday, April 13, 2026

Former Rwanda women’s national team head coach, Grace Nyinawumuntu

Football helped heal my wounds, says coach Nyinawumuntu

Monday, April 13, 2026

Kenya President William Ruto (c) was in attendance as Masai Ujiri's Zaria Group signed a deal with Kenya Railway to develop Nairobi Arena. Courtesy photos

Ujiri’s Zaria Group signs deal for Nairobi Arena project

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Sports has been a powerful tool to reunite and reconcile Rwandans after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. File photo

Kwibuka 32: How best can we meaningfully honor our slain sports heroes?

Friday, April 10, 2026

Sports has been a powerful tool to reunite and reconcile Rwandans after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. File photo

From division to unity: Sports at the heart of Rwanda’s reconciliation

Thursday, April 09, 2026

The Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire speaking during a meeting in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 8

Mukazayire highlights Rwanda’s growing sports economy

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

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Resilience on the field: How survivors rewrote their stories in sports

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Dominique Ngoga Sebalinda (right) with his father, Theophile Sebalinda, were all killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. Photo Courtesy.

Lost champions: Prominent Tutsi sports figures taken by the Genocide

Monday, April 06, 2026

RSSB Tigers beat South African champions Johannesburg Giants 102–89 at SunBet Arena, Pretoria.

BAL 2026: Things that stood out at Kalahari Conference

Monday, April 06, 2026

Patriots guard Franklin Damaria scored 66 points in Patriots 103-78 win over EAUR on Sunday and set a new record for highest points by a player in a single game. Courtesy

Basketball: Franklin Damaria sets new league scoring record

Monday, April 06, 2026

The BAL could turn into a franchise, according to NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi. Courtesy

What’s a sports franchise as BAL eyes structural shift?

Monday, April 06, 2026

Nairobi City Thunder-Beat RSSB Tigers in last BAL Kalahari Conference game but failed to qualfy for playoffs in Kigali. courtesy

Nairobi City Thunder end Tigers’ conference unbeaten run

Monday, April 06, 2026

Ugandan striker Hakim Kiwanuka scored the only goal of the match as APR secured a hard-fought victory over AS Muhanga at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Sunday, April 5. Courtesy

Kiwanuka’s lone goal powers APR past AS Muhanga

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Rayon Sports WFC were crowned champions of the 2025/26 Rwanda Women’s Super League for the third consecutive time, on Sunday, April 5. Courtesy

Rayon Sports crowned 2025/26 women’s league champions

Sunday, April 05, 2026

The Nyirangarama Sprint Rally 2026 brought motorsport excitement to the heart of the Norther region of the country. Courtesy

Davite claims victory as mechanical failure shake Nyirangarama Rally

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Police VC edged REG in a thrilling five-set encounter (13-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23, 23-21) to tighten their grip on the men’s finals.

Police VC, APR WVC win Game 2, edge closer to championship

Sunday, April 05, 2026

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Police FC, Rayon Sports struggle again in title race

Sunday, April 05, 2026

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Randall sets two BAL records as Tigers extend unbeaten run

Saturday, April 04, 2026

Kigali will for the first time host the ICC Women's Challenge Trophy from April 18 to May 1. Courtesy photo

Kigali to host ICC women challenge trophy

Saturday, April 04, 2026

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OFFICIAL: Tigers, Petro de Luanda clinch first playoff spots

Saturday, April 04, 2026