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President Kagame joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino and more than 200 boys and girls from various football academies for a holiday football clinic at Amahoro Stadium. Dan Gatsinzi
Football

Kagame highlights football’s role in promoting peace

Friday, December 26, 2025
Rwanda will finish 2025 sitting 131st on FIFA men's world ranking led by Spain. Photo courtesy
Football

Spain end 2025 atop FIFA men's world rankings, Amavubi stay 131st

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Morocco, the home of AFCON 2025. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will also serve as a dress rehearsal for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host. 
Football

What to know about Morocco as it hosts AFCON 2025

Sunday, December 21, 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday, December 21, with Morocco proudly hosting the continent’s biggest football tournament. Courtesy
Football

Could AFCON 2025 mark a turning point for Morocco?

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Cyclists ride in a peloton during the 2025 UCI World Road Championship in Kigali in September. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

2025: A year of recurrent déjà vu for Rwanda's sports

Friday, December 19, 2025
Rwanda-Canadian football prodigy Josh-Duc Nteziryayo has been promoted to Major League Soccer (MLS) side CF Montréal’s senior team.
Football

Rwandan teenager Nteziryayo signs for CF Montréal first team

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
A U17 Amavubi player vies for the ball with his Kenyan counterparts during the CECAFA qualifiers in November.
Football

FIFA, FERWAFA launch new talent development scheme

Friday, December 12, 2025
Midfielder Muhadjri Hakizimana insists he is open to sign for his next club on a short-term deal because it helps him play seriously. Photo by IGIHE
Football

Why free agent Muhadjiri prefers short-term deal

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump was in attendence at the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw and received a peace prize [Jia Haocheng/Reuters]
Football

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Groups, teams, format, Trump, peace prize

Saturday, December 06, 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with 24 teams competing across six host cities. Net Photo
Football

What you should know about AFCON 2025

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Emmanuel Fromo's brace helped Al Hilal beat Gasogi United 2-0 in Rwanda Premier League at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday.Photo courtesy
Football

Emmanuel Fromo nets twice as Al Hilal beat Gasogi United

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
FERWAFA Hotel will be hosting camps of teams across various sports disciplines-Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Football

FERWAFA hotel open to teams from other sports disciplines—official

Wednesday, December 03, 2025