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REG VC hammered Police in three sets in a volleyball league encounter held at Ste Famille Gymnasium on Friday, January 23. Photos courtesy

Volleyball League: REG dominate Police VC in straight sets

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Goalscorer Abdel Raouf (L) wheels away in celebration with Jean Claude Girumugisha during Al Hilal SC's 2-2 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Friday, January 23. Photo courtesy

CAF CL: Ten-man Al Hilal hold Sundowns in Pretoria

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Rwanda’s men’s handball national team enters a do-or-die phase of the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare to face Nigeria in their final Group A match on Saturday at 7pm

Weekend sports: Handball crunch time, volleyball rematches, cycling

Friday, January 23, 2026

Al Hilal SC will face Mamelodi Sundowns during their CAF Champions League clash. courtesy

CAF CL: Girumugisha cleared to face Mamelodi Sundowns

Friday, January 23, 2026

Rayon Sports striker Fall Ngagne sustained a serious injury during a league match against Amagaju FC at Huye Stadium in February 2025.

Fall Ngagne excited about return after year-long layoff

Friday, January 23, 2026

L-R: Isaac Ezeh, Ismael Pitchou Nshimirimana, and Prince Rudasingwa.

Police sign trio as Bagayogo, Tansele join AS Kigali

Friday, January 23, 2026

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Top Rwandan footballers who turned to coaching

Friday, January 23, 2026

Algeria beat Rwanda 46–25 at the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations on Friday at BK Arena. Courtesy

CAN Handball: Algeria dominate Rwanda in second game

Friday, January 23, 2026

The author of the story Athan Tashobya (middle) poses for a photo with Zimbabwe fans during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. Courtesy

AFCON in Morocco: Four weeks, one continent, and the meaning of belonging

Friday, January 23, 2026

Uganda’s senior men’s national handball team marked a historic milestone on Wednesday with their first-ever appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, despite suffering a 37–21 defeat in their opening match.

CAN Handball: Uganda eyes historic debut despite slow start

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Rayon Sports head coach Bruno Ferry during a training session. Following a 2-2 comeback draw against Al Merrikh, at Kigali Pele Stadium, The Blues coach was disappointed by the results.

Ferry rues Rayon struggles after Al Merrikh draw

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, eagerly anticipated as a clash between the continent’s football titans, ended in extraordinary controversy, leaving a permanent stain on African football

Chaos mars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, leaving bitter aftertaste and CAF confused

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Al Merrikh SC made a crucial comeback during a dramatic 2–2 draw against Rayon Sports at Kigali Pele Stadium in Nyamirambo on Wednesday, January 21. Courtesy

Camara scores late in Al Merrikh comeback draw against Rayon

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Basketball for Girls in Schools Programme (2026–2030) has officially entered its implementation phase following a successful three-day coaching clinic held in Kigali.

Coaches undergo clinics as girls hoops program in schools takes shape

Thursday, January 22, 2026

APR will face Tigers in the Super Cup on February 6. The pair shared domestic trophies in 2025 where APR lifted the league title while Tigers won Rwanda Cup. Photo courtesy

Basketball: Rwanda Super Cup set for February 6

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Al Merrikh players join Moise Camara in celebration after his late equalizer earned their side a 2-2 draw against Rayon Sports on Wednesday at Kigali Pele Stadium. Photo courtesy

Camara scores late in Al Merrikh comeback draw against Rayon

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Rwanda national team secured a convincing 30–19 victory over Zambia in their opening Group A match at BK Arena on Wednesday, January 21.

CAN Handball: Rwanda ease past Zambia in Group A opener

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Ugandan Basketball Federation (FUBA) on Tuesday confirmed Bosnian Goran Lojo as the country’s new head coach. Courtesy

Basketball: Uganda appoint Goran Lojo as head coach

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Jean-Bosco Uwacu, the former Amavubi player who passed away this week. Uwacu was laid to rest on Monday, January 20, at Nyamirambo Muslim Cemetery.

Karekezi, Niyonzima lead tributes for deceased Amavubi defender Uwacu

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Rayon warm up before taking on Al Merrikh at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday. Photo courtesy

Preview: Tough task awaits Rayon ahead of Al Hilal tie

Wednesday, January 21, 2026