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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
Coach Yves Ndizeye talks to his players during the Games in Accra. Courtesy.

Table tennis coach impressed with youth display at ITTF tourney

Monday, April 15, 2019
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Silverbacks ‘need friendly games after cancellation of continental tourney’

Monday, April 15, 2019
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Volleyball

Volleyball league: Men’s playoff finals postponed to May

Monday, April 15, 2019
From L-R: Holder Gasore Hategeka, Alexis Nizeyimana, Jean Ruberwa, and Bonaventure Uwizeyimana are some of the pre-season favourites. Sam Ngendahimana.
Cycling

Rwanda Cycling Cup to begin next month

Monday, April 15, 2019
US-based power forward Bella Murekatete (#15), who led the U18 team at African championships last year, is part of the provisional squad of the revived senior team. File.

Resuscitated Rwanda women side in preps for Zone V champs

Monday, April 15, 2019
APR FC midfielder Muhadjili tries to go past Rayon Sports u2018winger Eric Rutanga during a past match at Amahoro National Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Rayon Sports tie will be title decider – Hakizimana

Saturday, April 13, 2019
Beach Volley players Olivier Ntagengwa and Patrick Kavalo Akumuntu will represent Rwanda in 2019 Beach Volleyball Africa Cup of Nations. File.
Volleyball

Beach volleyball teams start preps for African champs

Saturday, April 13, 2019
Team Benediction Excel Energy that will represent Rwanda in South Africa; (L-R) Jean Bosco Nsengimana, Didier Munyaneza, Patrick Byukusenge, Eric Manizabayo and Bonaventure Uwizeyimana. File.
Cycling

Benediction Excel Energy to race Tour de Limpopo in South Africa

Saturday, April 13, 2019
Adrien Niyonshuti, who is the first and only Rwandan rider to feature for a UCI World Tour team, is regarded as the country's all-time cycling great. File.
Cycling

Adrien Niyonshuti to young cyclists: “Cycling change lives”

Friday, April 12, 2019
Ernest Sugira is a product of the Muhanga-based Winners Football Centre. File.
Football

Kwibuka25: Winners Academy joins Muhanga in commemoration

Friday, April 12, 2019
Seraphin Mugabo, 51, during one of the French races he competed in, in 1992. Courtesy Photos.

25 years later, Mugabo opens up about battle with Genocide trauma

Friday, April 12, 2019