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Rayon Sports players celebrate the 2-1 victory against Mukura Victory Sports at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday February 22. Courtesy
Football

PHOTOS: Rayon Sports avoid Mukura late upset to stay in title race

Sunday, February 22, 2026
Al Hilal SC players dribble past APR FC players during a 2–0 victory over APR FC at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Tuesday, February 10. Courtesy
Football

PHOTOS: Al Hilal SC beat APR FC to reclaim top spot

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Police FC won the 2026 Heroes Cup title after defeating APR FC in a penalty shootout at Amahoro Stadium. Photos by Kellya Keza and Olivier Mugwiza
Football

PHOTOS: Police FC edge APR FC on penalties to lift 2026 Heroes Cup

Sunday, February 01, 2026
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Basketball

BAL finals return to Kigali

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Senegal and Morocco have been sanctioned for impropoer behavior during AFCON 2025 final. Photo courtesy
Football

Senegal, Morocco sanctioned after chaotic AFCON final

Thursday, January 29, 2026
APR FC beat AS Kigali 3-0 in the semifinal to secure a place in the final. Courtesy
Football

APR FC thrash AS Kigali 3–0 to reach Heroes Cup final

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The author of the story Athan Tashobya (middle) poses for a photo with Zimbabwe fans during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. Courtesy
Football

AFCON in Morocco: Four weeks, one continent, and the meaning of belonging

Friday, January 23, 2026
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, eagerly anticipated as a clash between the continent’s football titans, ended in extraordinary controversy, leaving a permanent stain on African football
Football

Chaos mars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, leaving bitter aftertaste and CAF confused

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Assistant Referee Aristote Jabo (c) and center referee Abdul Twagirumukiza (L) head down the tunnel after fulltime The former was given a four-match suspension for controversially ruling Dauda Yussif's goal for offside in APR's goalless draw against Al Merrikh on Sunday, January 18 at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Referee Jabo suspended after controversially disallowed APR goal

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The FIFA Series groups released by World Football governing body (FIFA) on Monday, January 19, pooled Rwanda in the same group as Kenya's Harambee Stars, Estonia and Grenada.. File
Football

Rwanda, Kenya drawn in Group A in 2026 FIFA Series

Monday, January 19, 2026
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Football

CAF condemns ‘unacceptable behavior’ that marred AFCON 2025 final

Monday, January 19, 2026
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