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Sunrise FC striker, Samson Babua.

Top scorer Samson Babua dreams of Amavubi call-up

Thursday, March 19, 2020
AS Kigali players show off their trophy after winning their 10th league title. The club management said they are now looking for a head coach with top-flight football experience. / File photo.

AS Kigali women in search for new coach

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
SC Kiyovu and APR FC players vie for the ball during a league match at Kigali stadium. Due to COVID-19 sports competitions have been suspended. / Sam Ngendahimana.

COVID-19: Sports federations throw weight behind preventive measures

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Gicumbi FC players protect the ball during a league match against SC Kiyovu at Umumena Stadium. / Sam Ngendahimana.

New Gicumbi coach has his work cut out

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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Other Sports

Chess: All Olympiad qualifiers pushed to May

Saturday, March 14, 2020
The league game between Musanze and Gasogi United at Ubworoherane Stadium on Saturday afternoon was played behind closed doors.
Football

Coronavirus: Topflight league games to be played behind closed doors

Saturday, March 14, 2020
REG head coach, Henry Mwinuka, gives instructions to his players during their 71-52 win over IPRC-Kigali at Kigali Arena on Friday night.

PHOTOS: Engelbert drops game-high 21 points as REG edge IPRC-Kigali

Saturday, March 14, 2020
Gasogi United are ninth with 29 points after 23 matches into their maiden Rwanda Premier League season.
Football

Gasogi target crucial win against Musanze

Saturday, March 14, 2020
Abdallah Murenzi during an exclusive interview with Times Sport at the Rwanda cycling federation (Ferwacy) headquarters on Friday, March 6, at Amahoro Stadium, Remera. / Dan Nsengiyumva.
Cycling

Abdallah Murenzi on Tour du Rwanda 2020 impact, bid for World Champs 2025

Friday, March 13, 2020
Jean Claude Ndoli, 33, won a total of 19 titles during his 11-year stint with APR. He also played for the national team Amavubi for over ten years. Photo: Courtesy.
Football

Goalkeeper Ndoli to retire at end of 2021/2022 season

Friday, March 13, 2020
Jean Claude Gashayija won Kigali Duathlon Challenge last month. / Photo: Courtesy.

Duathlon Challenge to unearth talent in Nyagatare

Friday, March 13, 2020
UTB and REG make one of the biggest rivalries in local volleyball. / File.

UTB, REG go head to head in volleyball league

Friday, March 13, 2020
CM Godfrey Kabera, the reigning national champion, is joining the race in phase 2 of the Olympiad 2020 qualifiers. / Craish Bahizi.

Chess: Olympiad qualifiers continue Saturday, women section pushed to May

Friday, March 13, 2020
The 10,000-seat Kigali Arena last hosted games during the Eastern Division qualifiers for the Basketball Africa League (BAL 2020) last December.
Basketball

Basketball: Kigali Arena to host Friday night games

Friday, March 13, 2020
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Football

Coronavirus: Champions League and Europa League postponed

Friday, March 13, 2020
Andru00e9 Casa Mbungo was appointed as Rayon Sports head coach last month.

Rayon vow not to give up 'until last day' in title race

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Gerard Bikorimana, 33, was stretched off early in the first half during Mukura's 2-2 draw against AS Kigali at Kigali Stadium on Wednesday.

Mukura goalie Bikorimana out for eight weeks

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Rwanda has been placed in Group C at the continental tournament along with Uganda, Togo and Morocco./ File.
Football

CHAN 2020: Ferwafa refutes ‘fake news’ about Rwanda’s withdrawal

Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Thousand Hills players during a past training drill at Kicukiro grounds earlier this week. / Courtesy.

Rugby: Hills beef up squad with six new signings

Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Mukura striker Bertrand Iradukunda vies for the ball with AS Kigali midfielder Eric Nsabimana during the two sidesu2019 2-2 draw at Kigali Stadium on Wednesday./ Photo: Sam Ngendagimana

Bugesera fight back to sink Police, Mukura hold AS Kigali

Wednesday, March 11, 2020