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Ernest Sugira, 28, applauds the fans for their support after firing Rwanda to CHAN 2020 with a 83rd minute equaliser against Ethiopia at Kigali Stadium on Saturday. / Plaisir Muzogeye

Sugira’s late equaliser sends Amavubi to CHAN 2020 finals

Sunday, October 20, 2019
Small forward Dieudonne Ndizeye posted a game-high 20 points during Patriotsu2019 79-65 win over JKT on Saturday. / FIBA

BAL Qualifiers: Patriots beat JKT to reach second round

Sunday, October 20, 2019
Samuel Mugisha throws his arms in the air to celebrate his victory after crossing the finish-line in Huye District on Saturday afternoon. / Sam Ngendahimana

Mugisha wins Byemayire memorial race

Sunday, October 20, 2019
Jean Bosco Nsengimana, 25, has not made any major impact since winning the 2015 Tour du Rwanda and Rwanda Cycling Cup the same year. File.
Cycling

Nsengimana upbeat to revive declining career

Friday, October 18, 2019
Amavubi skipper Haruna Niyonzima (#8) is expected to start on Saturday after missing the first-leg last month, in which Rwanda beat Ethiopia 1-0 in Ethiopia. File.
Football

Rwanda take on Ethiopia in decisive clash for CHAN ticket

Friday, October 18, 2019
Christian Hatumimana, the Executive Secretary of Rwanda Volleyball Federation. File.
Volleyball

Volleyball federation to approve new members today

Friday, October 18, 2019
Ally Ruzigande posted 23 points and 7 rebounds to inspire Patriots to their 125-50 win over Ethiopia's Hawassa in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Friday night. FIBA.
Basketball

Patriots continue perfect start with second win in BAL Qualifiers

Friday, October 18, 2019
Bonezaball is played by two opposing teams of six players each. The made-in-Rwanda sport was invented by Jonas Girinshuti in 2011. / Courtesy

Jonas Ngirinshuti: The brain behind made-in-Rwanda sport ‘Bonezaball’

Friday, October 18, 2019
Dieudonne Ndizeye (with the ball) inspired Patriots to victory over Dynamo with a team-high 15 points. /FIBA
Basketball

BAL Qualifiers: Patriots beat Dynamo to get off to winning start

Thursday, October 17, 2019
Ernest Sugira (L), seen here against Tanzania in a friendly game that ended goalless on Monday, scored the solo goal as Rwanda beat Ethiopia in the first-leg last month. / Sam Ngensahimana

Rwanda v Ethiopia: Ernest Sugira keen to continue fine scoring form

Thursday, October 17, 2019
Andre Casa Mbungo, 51, won Peace Cup titles with AS Kigali (2013) and Police (2015) before joining SC Kiyovu in 2017. / Net

Kiyovu to pay ex-coach Casa Mbungo Rwf6m

Thursday, October 17, 2019
Camarade Banamwana, Gicumbi assistant coach. His side lie bottom of the table without a point after three match rounds this season. / File

Gicumbi suspend assistant coach Bwanamwana

Thursday, October 17, 2019
Ally Ruzigande (L), Michael Makiadi (C) and forward Steven Hagumintwari are all part of Patriots squad in Group D Qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Courtesy
Basketball

BAL Qualifiers: Patriots face Dynamo in opener

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Genevieve Mukundente (in front) is seen here crossing the finish-line to win Rwamagana Circuit last month. /File.
Cycling

Cycling duo in SA for training at UCI Centre

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
AS Kigali midfielders Haruna Niyonzima (with the ball) and Eric u2018Zidaneu2019 Nsabimana (#6) started against Tanzania during the goalless stalemate at Kigali Stadium on Monday night. / Courtesy

Mashami confident Amavubi will secure CHAN 2020 ticket

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Patrick Byukusenge, 28, leads Team Rwanda at the four-stage race. / File
Cycling

Team Rwanda in Cameroun for GP Chantal Biya race

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Haruna Niyonzima in action against Taifa Stars in a goalless friendly at Kigali Stadium yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Tanzania’s Taifa Stars hold Amavubi in friendly

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Patriots BBC departed Kigali on Monday ahead of the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) qualifiers in Tanzania. Sam Ngendahimana.
Basketball

Basketball: Patriots off to Dar es Salaam for BAL Qualifiers

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
APR right-back Fitina Ombolenga (#13), seen here against Cu00f4te du2019Ivoire in AFCON 2019 Qualifiers this year, is likely to start against Tanzania on Monday. / File

Rwanda, Tanzania lock horns in friendly match

Sunday, October 13, 2019
APR reached the final on Sunday after edging out home side Jeshi la Kujenda Taifa in semi-finals. / Peter Kamasa

Volleyball: APR take on DCI in Nyerere Cup final

Sunday, October 13, 2019