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AS Kigali players during apast game against Etincelles at Umuganda Stadium. The captain Janvier Benedata said that his side can overcome APR FC and book a place in the Heroes Cup 2026 final. Courtesy
Football

Heroes Cup 2026: AS Kigali eye final berth ahead of APR clash

Monday, January 26, 2026
Rwanda’s men’s handball national team enters a do-or-die phase of the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare to face Nigeria in their final Group A match on Saturday at 7pm
Handball

Weekend sports: Handball crunch time, volleyball rematches, cycling

Friday, January 23, 2026
Uganda’s senior men’s national handball team marked a historic milestone on Wednesday with their first-ever appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, despite suffering a 37–21 defeat in their opening match.
Handball

CAN Handball: Uganda eyes historic debut despite slow start

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Basketball for Girls in Schools Programme (2026–2030) has officially entered its implementation phase following a successful three-day coaching clinic held in Kigali.
Basketball

Coaches undergo clinics as girls hoops program in schools takes shape

Thursday, January 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump signed to order the United States’ withdrawal from dozens of UN-affiliated bodies and multilateral groups.

From aid to absence: Africa after America’s retreat

Thursday, January 22, 2026
President Kagame (c) chats with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and CAF President Patrice Motsepe on the sidelines of AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 18.
Football

PHOTOS: Kagame watches as Senegal lift AFCON 2025 in Rabat

Monday, January 19, 2026
Dr. Charles Mugemana, a long-serving team doctor at Rayon Sports, passed away on January 14, after a prolonged illness. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rayon Sports long-serving doctor Mugemana laid to rest

Sunday, January 18, 2026
U-16 national team basketball girls. FERWABA has initiated “Basketball for Girls in Schools Programme (2026-2030)”, a national initiative aimed at expanding girls’ participation in Basketball
Basketball

New girls' basketball programme to benefit 30 schools

Friday, January 16, 2026
Rayon Sports team doctor Charles Mugemana with club officials Paul Muvunyi and Thaddée Twagirayezu during a ceremony recognising his more than 30 years of service to the club in March 2025.
Football

Rayon Sports’ fallen doctor Mugemana eulogied as devoted professional

Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and 11-time La Liga champions Atlético de Madrid on April 30, 2025, announced a momentous partnership under the “Visit Rwanda” brand.

Rwanda reimagined: Harnessing the power of national branding

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The action kicks off at 6pm with Mali facing Senegal, followed by hosts Morocco taking on Cameroon at 9pm on Friday night.
Football

Weekend sports list: AFCON quarter-finals, Super Cup, volleyball

Friday, January 09, 2026
Athletes during a local cross-country competition in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rwanda's high-altitude terrain has yet to produce a golden generation

Friday, January 09, 2026