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Zephanie Niyonkuru, who was the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports (MINISPORTS).

Sports ministry's Permanent Secretary Zephanie Niyonkuru dropped

Friday, August 23, 2024
APR FC captain Claude Niyomugabo during a training session on Wednesday preparing for Saturday's caf Champions League preliminary round second leg clash against Tanzanian side Azam FC at Amahoro Stadium-courtesy
Football

CAF CL: Niyomugabo aims ‘do or die’ show against Azam

Friday, August 23, 2024
Rayon Sports midfielder Kevin Muhire(C) vies for a ball agaisnt Amagaju FC players during pair's 2-2 draw on Friday, August 23, at Kigali Pele Stadium-courtesy
Football

Iragire nets late equalizer as 10-man Amagaju upset Rayon Sports

Friday, August 23, 2024
Rayon Sports goal scorer forward Fiston Ishimwe and teammates celebrate the goal during the match held at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Saturday. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Football

Preview: Rayon hoping for a win against Amagaju after poor start

Friday, August 23, 2024
President Paul Kagame (L) insists the issue of generator at the Kigali Pele Stadium should not have happened in the first place despite City of Kigali's efforts in replacing it with a new one-File
Football

Kagame speaks out on Kigali Pele Stadium lighting issues  

Friday, August 23, 2024
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Basketball

FIBA W’cup qualifiers: Rwanda women taste first loss against Great Britain

Friday, August 23, 2024
APR FC's Clement Niyigena wins the balll against AZAM FC players during 0-1 game in Tanzania on Sunday, August 18. Courtesy
Football

No more excuse, time for Novic to glitter is now

Friday, August 23, 2024
Richard Nyirishema, the newly appointed Minister of Sports and the outgoing Minister Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju during the handover on Tuesday, August 20. Courtesy

New Sports Minister Nyirishema needs to be ruthless and make changes

Friday, August 23, 2024
Canadian Jay Lin Gibson during the game at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors (Grade 4) tournament at IPRC-Kigali Ecology Tennis courts. Courtesy
Tennis

ITF Juniors: Week One winners Gibson, Hamrouni advance to semifinals

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton in attendance during the Bronze medal match between United States and France.

Hamilton endorses Rwanda as future Formula One race destination

Thursday, August 22, 2024
National team players during Wednesday night’s impressive 58-38 win over Argentina at the BK Arena. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

W’cup pre-qualifiers: Rwanda is embracing underdog role, but this time differently

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Head coach Cheikh Sarr and players during the game against Argentina on Wednesday, August 21. Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

FIBA W.C qualifiers: Sarr tips his players to 'keep fighting' vs GB

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Kiyovu Sports head coach Joslin Bipfubusa (L) admits Ernest Sugira’s weight is very concerning. Courtesy
Football

Bipfubusa concerned about Sugira’s weight

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Etincelles FC vice-president Singirankabo Rwezambuga
Football

Etincelles wants increased support from Rubavu District

Thursday, August 22, 2024
American-born powerforward Keisha Hampton takes a three pointer during Rwanda's 80-62 victory over Lebanon in a Group D game on Monday, August 20 at BK Arena- Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

Keisha Hampton: Former WNBA star taking Women’s WC pre-qualifiers by storm

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Malawi's left-arm medium pace bowler Evah Kabwere celebrates one of her wickets against Eswatini. She recorded a career best 6 for 5 in her 4 overs to also claim the Player of Match award- Courtesy
Cricket

ICC Women’s U19 WC Africa qualifiers: Malawi starts strong a ruthless Kenya ease past Lesotho

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Rwanda women players and coaching staff celebrate with the home supporters after beating Argentina 58-38 at BK Arena on Wednesday night, August 21 to book semifinal ticket in the FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 pre-qualifiers- Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Basketball

FIBA W.C pre-qualifiers: Rwanda women thrash Argentina, book ticket to semis

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Police FC central defender Issah Yakubu during a training session. Courtesy
Football

CAF CC: Yakubu optimistic Police FC can eliminate CS Constantine

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Canadian Jay Lin Gibson wins Week I of J60Kigali after beating Burundi’s Allan Gatoto 7-6, 7-5 in a thrilling boys singles final.
Tennis

ITF Juniors: Rwandan woes continue as Gibson advances to quarterfinals

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Football

Mugisha nets winner as Kiyovu defeat AS Kigali

Wednesday, August 21, 2024