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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
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Football

CAF condemns ‘unacceptable behavior’ that marred AFCON 2025 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
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
Forward Lassine Sinayoko leads celebrations after equalizing for Mali from the spot in 1-1 draw against Morocco. Photo courtesy
Football

AFCON 2025: Mali hold Morocco as 10-man Egypt qualify for Round of 16

Saturday, December 27, 2025
Bugesera FC shocked Rayon Sports after claiming a 2–1 victory at Bugesera Stadium on Sunday, December 14.
Football

Bugesera FC stun Rayon in Nyamata as Marines climb to second

Sunday, December 14, 2025
REG had already punched their ticket to the quarterfinals on Wednesday after a commanding 81–53 win over Friend’s Basketball Association of Ivory Coast in their final Group A match.

Weekend sport list: Handball titans clash, WBLA quarterfinals unfold

Friday, December 12, 2025
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
APR FC head coach Abderrahim Taleb said his side will “play attacking football” but without taking unnecessary risks during Saturday’s Rwanda Premier League clash against Rayon Sports.
Football

APR Vs Rayon Sports: Taleb promises attacking football

Friday, November 07, 2025
Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has suspended referee Justin Karangwa for four weeks following officiating errors during a Rwanda Premier League match between APR FC and Rutsiro FC on Saturday, November 1. Courtesy Photo
Football

Referee Justin Karangwa suspended for a month

Thursday, November 06, 2025