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 Hamza Nkuutu
Hamza Nkuutu
Police FC staff and players celebrate the 2026 Heroes Cup title at Amahoro Stadium on February 1. Photo by Kellya Keza
Football
Can Police FC break the voodoo and claim their first league title?
Rayon Sports fans look dejected after a 4–0 Super Cup defeat to APR FC at Amahoro Stadium on January 10. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football
Why fans are leaving stadiums — and how to bring them back
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
Athletes during a local cross-country competition in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Why Rwanda's high-altitude terrain has yet to produce a golden generation
Gahanga Cricket Stadium was formally handed over from Cricket Builds Hope (CBH) to the Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA) on Wednesday, December 31. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Cricket
How Gahanga Cricket Stadium inspired a generation
Cricket Builds Hope (CBH) will, on Wednesday, December 31, formally hand over the ownership of Gahanga Cricket Stadium to the Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA). File
Cricket
Gahanga Cricket Stadium ownership transferred to RCA– official
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
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
Rwanda national team players during a training session on November 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball
Why FERWABA must draw a hard line on player discipline
Rayon Sports Interim Committee president Abdallah Murenzi (R) took over from outgoing president Thaddee Twagirayezu (L). The latter is part of the club's leadership organ dissolved by Rwanda Governance Board (RGB). Photo courtesy
Football
Rayon Sports at a crossroads: Why the revolving crisis and what interim committee must fix
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
U-17 national team players during a warm-up session.  Courtesy
Football
Rwanda’s youth football dilemma: What must change to return to Africa and global stage
Al Hilal SC player wins the ball against AS Kigali, as Sudanese side beat AS Kigali 2-0 in a friendly match  at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Monday November 10. Photo by Sandrine Umwari
Football
Sudanese clubs will improve the Rwandan league but what if one of them wins the title?
Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, speaking to the Public Accounts Committee on November 5. Courtesy
Cricket
Rwandan sports: Investing in results is good, but why omit cricket?
A central referee checks VAR video during an exercise of using VAR at Amahoro Stadium
Football
VAR: A step toward more transparent refereeing in Rwanda Premier League
BK Arena on October 18, hosted the international Mixed Martial Arts fraternity. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda delivers once again as sport, tourism unite at PFL Africa
National team head coach Amrouche interacts with his assistant during a training session at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football
Can Amrouche turn Amavubi's fortunes around or is it time for FERWAFA to act?
Amavubi players during a training session ahead of the game against Benin at Amahoro stadium. Olivier Mugwiza
Football
Amavubi's struggles under Amrouche: Is time running out for the Belgian coach?

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