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Rayon Sports will once again face Gorilla FC on Friday evening in a crucial BK Pro League clash at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy
Football

Rayon face wounded Gorilla FC as race CAF club football continues  

Friday, May 15, 2026
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers will participate the Basketball Africa League Playoffs, with eight teams set to battle for the coveted continental title at BK Arena. File
Basketball

Six things to know as BAL Playoffs return to Kigali

Friday, May 15, 2026
Rwandan athlete Emeline Imanizabayo won her 2nd Gold medal at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. She won gold in the women’s 3000m on Thursday, May 14. Courtesy

Imanizabayo wins second gold in Accra

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Al Hilal SC departed Rwanda for Sudan on Thursday morning, May 14.
Football

Al Hilal SC off to Sudan for domestic mini-league tournament

Thursday, May 14, 2026
James Harden (#1) scored 30 points as Cleveland Cavalier rallied past Detroit Pistons in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead.Courtesy

Cavs lead series after first road win of postseason

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the half-time show at the final in New Jersey. GETTY IMAGES
Football

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rayon Sports attacking midfielder Abedi Bigirimana during a training session at Nzove football pitch. Courtesy
Football

We’ll be ready for the Peace Cup final –Bigirimana

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rwanda will face Tanzania and Comoros in international friendly matches during the June FIFA international window. Courtesy
Football

Rwanda confirms Tanzania, Comoros friendlies during camp in Morocco

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Malian center Oumar Ballo has joned RSSB Tigers BBC. Courtesy
Basketball

BAL Playoffs: What are Shema, Ballo bringing to RSSB Tigers?

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Amavubi forward Joy-Lance Mickels (R) wheels away in celebration after scoring a late winner to help Sabah FK come from behind to beat Zira FK 2-1 and win Azerbaijan Cup on Wednesday, May 13. Photo courtesy
Football

Joy-Lance Mickels scores late winner as Sabah FK lift Azerbaijan Cup

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Amavubi forward Joy-Lance Mickels (R) wheels away in celebration after scoring a late winner to help Sabah FK come from behind to beat Zira FK 2-1 and win Azerbaijan Cup on Wednesday, May 13. Photo courtesy  
Football

Joy-Lance Mickels scores late winner as Sabah FK lift Azerbaijan Cup

Thursday, May 14, 2026
The recognition follows the successful hosting of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships and highlights Kigali’s ongoing green mobility and sustainability initiatives.  Courtesy.
Cycling

What UCI Bike City Label means for Kigali, Rwandan cycling

Thursday, May 14, 2026
APR FC joined Rayon Sports in the Peace Cup final after eliminating Etincelles through a 6-2 aggregate win in the semifinals. Photo courtesy
Football

APR eliminate Etincelles, set up Peace Cup final against Rayon Sports

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Al Hilal SC beat Gasogi United 2-1 to win the title at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wedenesday, May 13. BAHIZI
Football

Al Hilal crowned 2025/26 BK Pro league champions

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Gorilla FC were eliminated in the semifinals on the away goals rule after the two-legged tie against Rayon Sports ended 1-1 on aggregate. Courtesy
Football

Kirasa blasts away goals rule after Gorilla FC Peace Cup exit

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Emeline Imanizabayo became the first Rwandan athlete to strike gold in any event at the African Athletics Championships with a win in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday, courtesy

Imanizabayo wins gold on African Athletics Championships debut

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Volleyball Club middle blocker Sam Engwua.
Volleyball

Engwua out to make impact as REG VC seek Game 5 lifeline

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Rayon Sports players vies for the ball during a goalless draw at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy
Football

Rayon see off Gorilla FC, reach Cup final on away goal rule

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Football

Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real manager

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
U18 Rwanda National Team during a traing session. FIBA Africa has awarded Côte d'Ivoire the hosting rights for the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket for both boys and girls. Courtesy
Basketball

Côte d'Ivoire to host FIBA U18 Afrobasket 2026 tournaments

Tuesday, May 12, 2026