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Kigali Fight Night will take place at the Kigali Convention Centre on Saturday, March 28. File

Kigali Fight Night returns, features regional boxing talent

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
CAF's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco at the expense of Senegal continues to spark intense debate across the continent. Courtesy
Football

CAF’s retrospective ruling on Senegal reshapes African football’s credibility

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Senegalese welcome their national team after winning AFCON 2025. File
Football

Senegal government calls for investigation into CAF’s AFCON 2025 ruling

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
CAF's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco at the expense of Senegal continues to spark intense debate across the continent. Courtesy
Football

CAF decision to strip Senegal of AFCON draws criticism

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Senegal forward Sadio Mané celebrate the title in Morocco. Mane has strongly criticised African football authorities after Senegal were stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Football

Mane blasts CAF after Senegal stripped of AFCON crown

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after being stripped of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday. Courtesy
Football

Senegal appeals ‘unacceptable’ CAF AFCON title decision

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
REG won Game 2 in volleyball league playoffs on Tuesday, March 17, at Petit Stade to send Kepler on the brink of elimination. courtesy photos
Volleyball

REG VC close in on finals after Game 2 win over Kepler VC

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Rwanda Challenger tournament director Arzel Mevellec. Photo Courtesy
Tennis

Rwanda Challenger director on shaping Kigali as gateway for global tennis stars

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Kenyan champions Nairobi City Thunder are back to BAL with bigger ambitions. Courtesy photo
Basketball

Kenya’s Nairobi City Thunder set high ambitions ahead of BAL 2026

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Morocco have been awarded AFCON 2025 title with a 3-0 final walkover over Senegal. Courtesy
Football

CAF awards Morocco AFCON title after Senegal forfeit final  

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Setter Crispin Ntanteteri
Volleyball

Volleyball playoffs: Ntanteteri targets first league with REG ahead of Game 2

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Rwanda Cricket Association has announced the national women’s team for the upcoming Nigeria Women Invitational T20I 2026, set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from March 20 to 28.
Cricket

Rwanda announces women’s squad for Nigeria T20I series

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Rayon Sports and Al Merrikh played out a goalless draw at Kigali Pele Stadium on Monday, March 16. courtesy photo
Football

Rayon drop more points after goalless draw against Al-Merrikh

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Football

Constantine vows to restore winning mentality at Amavubi

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Football

Rayon eye win against Al Merrikh to close gap at the top

Monday, March 16, 2026
National team goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera during a training session. Newly appointed head coach Stephen Constantine has left the goalkeeper out of the latest squad. File.
Football

Constantine snubs Kwizera from Amavubi squad for FIFA Series

Monday, March 16, 2026
Rwanda National Team head coach Stephen Constantine
Football

I still have unfinished business in Rwanda— Constantine

Monday, March 16, 2026
James Maye Jr
Basketball

Maye Jr joins Tigers coaching staff for BAL 2026

Monday, March 16, 2026
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Cricket

Challengers CC crowned RCA T10 Cup champions

Monday, March 16, 2026
Rwandan driver Christian Kanangire and hi co-driver. Kanangire and Shyaka finished 10th out of 12 teams in the ARC standings and 27th overall among the 30 crews that completed the WRC event.

Kanangire hails Safari Rally finish as major milestone

Monday, March 16, 2026