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AS Kigali skipper Alice Kalimba (with the ball) tries to dribble through three Scandinavia players during a past match between the two sides at Kigali Stadium. File.
Football

Women football: Scandinavia face AS Kigali with sights on top spot

Monday, April 22, 2019
Rayon Sports u2018hero of the dayu2019 Michael Sarpongo dribbles past APR skipper Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza (R) and Emmanuel Imanishimwe (L) during the 1-0 victory at Amahoro National Stadium on Saturday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Sarpong-inspired Rayon beat APR to narrow gap at the top

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Charlotte Nzayisenga (L), along with former partner Denise Mutatsimpundu, represented Africa at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. Courtesy.
Volleyball

Beach volleyball teams off to Nigeria for African champs

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Burundian Francis Haringingo joined Mukura Victory Sports as head coach in July 2017. Courtesy.
Football

Mukura cautious of ‘hard nut to crack’ Espoir

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Patrick Nshizirungu is one of the youngsters propelling Rwanda Energy Group (REG) to success this season. File.
Basketball

Nshizirungu posts 24 points as REG beat Espoir to stay top

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Joseph Areruyau2019s performance impressed his French side Delko Marseille despite finishing outside the time limit at the 117th Parisu2013Roubaix on April 14. Courtesy.
Cycling

Areruya on ‘Hell of the North’ experience and why Parix Roubaix is a big stepping stone

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Benon Kayitare, the national taekwondo team captain, is part of the trio. File.

Taekwondo: Rwandan trio set for world champs in Manchester

Friday, April 19, 2019
Rayon Sports defenders Eric Rutanga (L) and Thierry Manzi (R) try to challenge APR striker Issa Bigirimana for the ball during a past match between the two sides at Amahoro National Stadium. File

Moment of truth as Rayon, APR square off in crucial tie

Friday, April 19, 2019
The national women cricket team pose for a group photo with the ICC World Cricket Cup trophy during its tour of Rwanda in February. File.
Cricket

Ladies cricket team starts preps ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Friday, April 19, 2019
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Football

Football saved me from isolation and depression – Mutijima

Friday, April 19, 2019
Ferwafa president Jean-Damascene Sekamana hands the Peace Cup trophy to Mukura Victory Sports players after they stunned Rayon Sports 3-1 on penalties at Kigali Stadium last August. File.
Football

Holders Mukura optimistic to retain Peace Cup crown

Friday, April 19, 2019
Police FC interim coach Maurice Nshimiyimana speaks to midfielder Mohamed Mushimiyimana during warm-up before they beat Rayon Sports 1-0 at Kigali Stadium last December. Net.
Football

Police not giving up chase for top-four finish

Friday, April 19, 2019
Espoir BBC small forward Emile Kazeneza (with the ball), seen here in action against REG in a past match, will lead his sideu2019s quest for a first victory over REG since January 2018.. Sam Ngendahimana.
Basketball

Basketball: REG eye Espoir victory to maintain lead

Friday, April 19, 2019
Some members of the Under-18 team that clinched gold in 3x3 basketball at the recently concluded ANOCA Zone V Youth Games, were part of the U16 national team that played African championships in Mozambique two years ago. Courtesy.

Mushumba tips his U16 side to dominate Zone V tourney

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Louis Hakizimana shows a red card to former Rayon Sports skipper Pierrot Kwizera during the 2018 Agaciro Cup tournament. File.
Football

Referee Hakizimana to officiate at AFCON 2019 finals

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Charlotte Nzayisenga (#1) won gold at the 2017 African championships, along with former partner Denise Mutatsimpundu (#2), in Mozambique. File.
Volleyball

Beach volleyball: Women team in high gear for African champs

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Johnny McKinstry, who was appointed as Amavubi head coach at the age of 29, gives instructions to his players during training at Amahoro Stadium ahead of 2016 CHAN finals. File.
Football

FIFA issues ‘ultimatum’ to Ferwafa over staggering debt to McKinstry

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Kirehe FC players look dejected after suffering a 2-0 defeat to APR at Kigali Stadium last October. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Kirehe stare relegation in face

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Charles Mushumba was also in charge of the Under-18 team that finished fourth in African championships last year. File.
Basketball

Rwanda to host U16 Afrobasket 2019

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Muhitira obtained the minima time to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020. File.

Muhitira look to win Kigali international peace marathon

Monday, April 15, 2019