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Rwanda head coach Hafedh Zouabi dropped 10 players from his squad for 2026 African Men's Handball Championship scheduled for January 21-31, 2026, in Kigali. Photo courtesy
Handball

Zouabi drops 10 players from Rwanda squad for CAN Handball 2026

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Al-Merreikh supporters hold a banner that reads 'Thank You Rwanda' during their club's 2-0 win over Kiyovu SC on their debut Rwanda Premier League match at Kigali Pele Stadium on Monday, November 24- Photos by Craish Bahizi
Football

We haven’t seen this team in a while—Sudanese fans welcome Al-Merreikh to Rwanda

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Al-Merreikh players controlled the ball during the match against SC Kiyovu at Pele Stadium on November 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Football

Al-Merreikh beat Kiyovu on Rwanda Premier League debut

Monday, November 24, 2025
Rwandan fitness instructor Phocas Kagorora is aiming to set a new African record for step aerobics by completing 11 uninterrupted hours of activity-courtesy

Rwandan fitness instructor chases Africa’s aerobics record

Monday, November 24, 2025
RDB CEO Jean-Guy Afrika (3rd from right) poses for a photo with Atletico Madrid players after signing a partnership agreement earlier this year.
Tourism

Atlético Madrid officials say impressed by Rwanda’s tourism, sports sector

Monday, November 24, 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
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Volleyball

Volleyball: Police VC dominate as EAUR struggles continues

Sunday, November 23, 2025
Rwanda became the first African country to host the elite UCI Road World Championships in September. Olivier Mugwiza

Racing through Kigali: A reflection on Rwanda’s determination in sport and public finance

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Al Hilal and MC Alger had to be separated by police after minutes in post-match heated row. Photo by Julius Ntare
Football

PHOTOS: CAF CL: Tensions flare as 10-man Al Hilal beat MC Alger in Kigali

Friday, November 21, 2025
Rwandan top golfer Celestin Nsanzuwera will make his second appearance in the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing which will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa from November 20–23. Photo Courtesy
Featured

Golf: Rwanda’s Nsanzuwera eyes double shot at Sunshine Development Tour

Friday, November 21, 2025
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Football

Al Hilal Vs MC Alger: CAF Champions League comes alive in Kigali

Friday, November 21, 2025
Rwanda U17 have had a slow start to the 2025 CECAFA U17 championship with a 2-0 loss to hosts Ethiopia in the opening match on November 15. Photo courtesy

Weekend sports lineup: CAF Champions League, CECAFA U17, volleyball and tennis

Friday, November 21, 2025