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Centre referee Samuel Uwikunda was at the heart of the controversy after disallowing what would have been Mukura’s equaliser in the 84th minute.
Football

Mukura sue Uwikunda over disallowed goal against Rayon Sports

Monday, February 23, 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
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
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
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
Former sports journalist Bonnie Mugabe has been appointed Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA) and will assume office effective December 1. Courtesy
Football

Open letter to Bonnie Mugabe: Where you must excel to succeed as FERWAFA Secretary General

Friday, November 28, 2025
The National Inter-University Sports League will tip off in early December.
Football

Inter-University Sports League to return in December

Thursday, November 27, 2025
CAF will open a disciplinary case against Al Hilal and MC Alger whose players and staff clashed on the pitch at full time during Friday's CAF Champions League group stage clash at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Julius Ntare.
Football

CAF CL: Al-Hilal, MC Alger face sanctions after chaos in Kigali

Monday, November 24, 2025
A central referee checks VAR video during an exercise of using VAR at Amahoro Stadium
Football

VAR: A step toward more transparent refereeing in Rwanda Premier League

Friday, October 31, 2025
Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has suspended two referees who officiated the match between AS Muhanga and Bugesera FC, on matchday 5 of the Rwanda Premier League, on 25 October 2025. Courtesy
Football

Ferwafa suspends two more referees

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
FERWAFA boss said that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be tested during the second round of the Rwanda Premier League (RPL).
Football

VAR set to be introduced in Rwanda Premier League

Tuesday, October 28, 2025