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Tito Rutaremare, the Chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum (REAF), speaks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Knowing Rwanda the first act of patriotism, Rutaremara tells youth

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Sudan will face Burkina Faso on Wednesday at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca at 6PM
Football

'Big achievement': Sudan's AFCON fairytale brings hope to its people

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire settled for a 1–1 draw on Sunday night at the Marrakech Stadium, leaving Group F wide open. Photo CAF
Football

AFCON 2025: Cameroon hold  Côte d’Ivoire, Aubameyang’s Gabon eliminated

Monday, December 29, 2025
Shining Academy emerged as overall winner of the Kick for Joy youth football tournament. Photos courtesy
Football

Football academies decry funding for sustainable youth tournaments

Monday, December 29, 2025
Al Hilal head coach Laurentiu Reghecampf has said his side has learnt a lot of lessons from recent struggles in Rwanda Premier League. Photo by Kellya Raissa Keza
Football

Reghecampf draws lessons from Al Hilal recent struggles

Friday, December 26, 2025
Both Uganda and Tanzania opened with defeats, but neither is eliminated. Uganda were thrashed 3-1 by Tunisia, whereas Tanzania suffered a 2-1 defeat against Nigeria.
Football

AFCON 2025: Heavyweights flex muscle as East Africa fights to stay alive

Friday, December 26, 2025
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