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AS Kigali midfielder Haruna Niyonzima during a recent training session. / Courtesy

What will Haruna bring to AS Kigali?

Saturday, August 03, 2019
Benediction Excel Energyu2019s Yves Nkurunziza celebrates after winning the Tour de Kigali yesterday. / Sam Ngendahimana

Yves Nkurunziza wins Tour de Kigali

Saturday, August 03, 2019
Argentina star Lionel Messi has been handed a three month international suspension. / Net

Messi banned from international football for three months

Saturday, August 03, 2019
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Over 100 karate players receive training from Japanese masters

Saturday, August 03, 2019
Riders in the Junior category cross the finish line of Northern Challenge last month. Today ,all categories,juniors , women, and elites will race in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana.
Cycling

Rwanda Cycling Cup: Tour de Kigali set

Friday, August 02, 2019
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Fiston Nkinzingabo: The forward’s rise to prominence

Friday, August 02, 2019
AS Kiagali manager Eric Nshimiyimana (L) and his Rayon Sports counterpart, Roberto Oliveira. / Sam Ngendahimana

Rayon friendly ‘useful’ in preps for KMC tie, says Nshimiyimana

Thursday, August 01, 2019
Joselyne Umulisa reached the semi-finals of this yearu2019s Cogebank Tennis Tournament after beating Olive Tuyishime (not in the photo) at Cercle Sportif de Kigali on Thursday. / Sam Ngendahimana

Premier Bet sponsorship ‘a great boost’ in my title defence – Umulisa

Thursday, August 01, 2019
Jacques Tuyisenge captained Amavubi in the final two group games of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers. / File

Tuyisenge calls for early preps in World Cup qualifiers

Thursday, August 01, 2019
Rwanda international Flavien Ndamukunda will partner with Christophe Mukunzi (not in the photo) during the upcoming FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. / Courtesy

Beach volleyball: Rwandan teams start training ahead of World Tour

Thursday, August 01, 2019
Rayon Sports striker Jules Ulimwengu (#7) vies for the ball with AS Kigali defender Latif Bishira during the two sidesu2019 semi-final clash in Peace Cup tournament in June. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Rayon, AS Kigali set for friendly match

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Etienne Niyigena, 24, is among the top five in local tennis. Courtesy.
Other Sports

Tennis star Niyigena hails Premier Bet for new sponsorship

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Kigali Arena will also host the 2021 African Basketball Championships. / Emmanuel Kwizera

Basketball Africa League: Kigali Arena to host finals

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
The main entrance of the Kigali Arena that has been built in Remera, right next to Amahoro National Stadium. The 10,000-seater facility will host indoor games on top of other activities like concerts. It has been built by a Turkish firm Summa, which operates in 14 countries across the world. Emmanuel Kwizera.

PHOTOS: Magnificent Kigali Arena set for inauguration

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Abouba Sibomana was pivotal at Rayon Sports during the club's memorable 2012-13 season when they ended their nine-year jinx to lift the league title. Courtesy.
Football

Sibomana joins Kenyan side Wazito

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
REG won Carre du2019AS after beating UTB 3-2 at NPC gymnasium on Saturday night. Courtesy.
Volleyball

REG coach salutes his players after Carre d’AS title success

Monday, July 29, 2019
Marcel Nzarora. Courtesy.
Football

Nzarora signs two-year deal with Mukura

Monday, July 29, 2019
Fiston Nkinzingabo completed his two-year move to AS Kigali on Saturday, ending his five-year stint with APR where he struggled for playing time. / Courtesy
Football

Forward Nkinzingabo tipped to shine after AS Kigali move

Sunday, July 28, 2019
Scandinavia players and officials celebrate with the trophy after dethroning AS Kigali at Umuganda Stadium on Sunday. / Courtesy
Football

Scandinavia end AS Kigali dominance to lift maiden league title

Sunday, July 28, 2019
Skipper Jazira Uwineza, seen here during the two sidesu2019 reverse fixture at Kigali Stadium in April, looks to inspire Scandinavia to their maiden league title, only on second attempt. / File

Crunch time as Scandinavia host AS Kigali in league title decider

Saturday, July 27, 2019