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In a post-match interview, star forward Sadio Mané, who played his last AFCON, said the team felt the goal should have stood if the referee had reviewed the incident using VAR.
Football

What would have happened if Senegal had walked out of AFCON final?

Monday, January 19, 2026
APR FC skipper Niyomugabo looks so disappointed following the referee's decission at the game against Al Merrikh. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Rwanda FA, league body condemn APR fans’ protests after Al Merrikh draw

Monday, January 19, 2026
Match officials escorted by security agents following the tension at Amahoro Stadium. Tensions flared after APR FC were controversially denied a late winning goal when Dauda Yussif’s powerful long-range strike was ruled out for offside by the match officials. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Taleb blasts referees after Dauda’s disallowed goal against Al Merrikh

Monday, January 19, 2026
President Kagame (c) chats with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and CAF President Patrice Motsepe on the sidelines of AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 18.
Football

PHOTOS: Kagame watches as Senegal lift AFCON 2025 in Rabat

Monday, January 19, 2026
Senegal players celebrate AFCON 2025 trophy after a 1–0 victory over Morocco in the final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 18. Courtesy
Football

Senegal crowned AFCON 2025 champions after chaotic final against Morocco

Monday, January 19, 2026
Rwanda Handball team during a training session as Rwanda prepares to host the African Men’s Handball Championship. Courtesy
Handball

CAN Handball: Hosts in high spirits ahead of continental tournament

Monday, January 19, 2026
East African University Rwanda (EAUR) stunned Gisagara Volleyball Club 3-1 on their home court. Courtesy
Volleyball

Volleyball: EAUR end Gisagara’s home dominance

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Egypt and Senegal will host Window 2 of the 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers from February 26 to March 1. Courtesy
Basketball

Egypt, Senegal to host Window 2 of 2027 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Al Merrikh and APR FC played out a goalless draw at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday afternoon, January 18. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

APR FC denied late winner in draw against Al Merrikh

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Alcaraz begins Grand Slam bid with win against Walton
Tennis

Recharged Alcaraz starts career Slam bid with win

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Dr. Charles Mugemana, a long-serving team doctor at Rayon Sports, passed away on January 14, after a prolonged illness. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rayon Sports long-serving doctor Mugemana laid to rest

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Sadio Mane of Senegal during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Semi Final match between Senegal and Egypt on January 14, 2026 at Grand Stadium Tangier in Tangier. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Football

Senegal, Morocco square off in AFCON final showdown

Sunday, January 18, 2026