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Morocco, the home of AFCON 2025. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will also serve as a dress rehearsal for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host. 
Football

What to know about Morocco as it hosts AFCON 2025

Sunday, December 21, 2025
Patrice Motsepe speaks to media in Rabat on Saturday, announcing major changes to CAF's tournaments. SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP via Getty Images
Football

CAF move AFCON to every four years, launch new African Nations League - Patrice Motsepe

Saturday, December 20, 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday, December 21, with Morocco proudly hosting the continent’s biggest football tournament. Courtesy
Football

Could AFCON 2025 mark a turning point for Morocco?

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Cyclists ride in a peloton during the 2025 UCI World Road Championship in Kigali in September. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

2025: A year of recurrent déjà vu for Rwanda's sports

Friday, December 19, 2025
Star goalkeeper André Onana and long-serving captain Vincent Aboubakar were both left out of the squad.
Football

The stars who will miss AFCON 2025 showdown

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Frenchman Bruno Ferry has been appointed Rayon Sports new head coach. Photo courtesy
Football

Rayon Sports appoint Bruno Ferry as new head coach

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Bruno Ferry is expected to be unveiled by Rayon Sports as the new head coach. Courtesy
Football

Bruno Ferry: Who is Rayon Sports new coaching target?

Tuesday, December 16, 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
Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for December 21 to January 18, 2026. COURTESY
Football

AFCON 2025: The favourites, outsiders and dark horses

Friday, December 12, 2025
Uwineza’s current life moves between stages, rehearsal studios and the cultural programmes she curates. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Music

When Rwanda’s creatives hit a wall, Uwineza builds them a door

Thursday, December 11, 2025
Midfielder Muhadjri Hakizimana insists he is open to sign for his next club on a short-term deal because it helps him play seriously. Photo by IGIHE
Football

Why free agent Muhadjiri prefers short-term deal

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
APR FC welcome Police FC in a crunch Rwanda Premier League clash at Kigali Pele Stadium on Saturday, December 6. Photo courtesy

Weekend in sports: APR, Police square off as Rwanda Epic hits climax

Friday, December 05, 2025