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 Hamza Nkuutu
Hamza Nkuutu
Tour du Rwanda 2018 champion Samuel Mugisha celebrates his crucial win as he crosses the finish line at Nyamirambo. Mugisha was the last Rwandan rider to win Tour du Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Cycling
Can Nkurayija return Rwandan cycling to Africa’s summit?
Fans celebrates as Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers made history on Wednesday night after defeating Egypt’s Al Ahly SC 106-97 at BK Arena. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Why international sports events are already benefiting ordinary Rwandans
National team players during a celebration at FIFA Series at Amahoro Stadium. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza (1)
Football
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: With Constantine, Amavubi can dream
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Football
What FERWAFA’s decision about two trophies and one champion says about Rwandan football
AFCON 2027 will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Under “Pamoja,” the region recently hosted CHAN..
Football
AFCON 2027: East Africa’s moment of truth
Visit Rwanda and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in April 2025, renewed their transformative partnership through 2028, building on a successful collaboration launched in 2019.  File
Football
Visit Rwanda wins, regardless of the Champions League outcome
APR FC players celebrate the 2024-2025 season title at Amahoro Stadium. For too long, APR have dominated the Rwandan football landscape. Olivier MUGWIZA
Football
Why APR FC’s title scare is exactly what Rwanda Premier League needed
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Cricket
Win or lose, ICC Women’s Challenge Trophy will not leave Rwanda’s cricket landscape the same
Sports has been a powerful tool to reunite and reconcile Rwandans after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. File photo
Kwibuka 32: How best can we meaningfully honor our slain sports heroes?
A security protocol steward blocked national team captain Djihad Bizimana from bringing his daughter onto the pitch for celebrations. Courtesy
Football
FIFA Series 2026: How an overzealous security steward stole the joy of the Amavubi Captain
At just 15 years and 223 days, Utagushimaninde became not only the youngest woman to score a T20I century, but also the first woman in cricket history to score a hundred on debut in the format.
Cricket
A teenage century, a nation rising: What’s next for Rwanda’s women cricketers?
The former Amavubi head coach Constantine is expected to help the team to restore stability, rebuild confidence, and guide Rwanda toward qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027.
Football
Is Constantine’s return to Amavubi a second chance at redemption or risky déjà vu?
CAF's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco at the expense of Senegal continues to spark intense debate across the continent. Courtesy
Football
CAF’s retrospective ruling on Senegal reshapes African football’s credibility
APR FC finished the 3rd during CECAFA Kagame Cup 2025 in Tanzania. APR are Rwanda's most successful CECAFA Kagame Cup winners with three titles in 2004, 2007 and most recently in 2010. File
Football
Rwanda's 2026 sporting calendar should be an opportunity to shine beyond hosting
Former National Team captain Haruna Niyonzima wins the ball against Mozambican player at Amahoro National Stadium on June 4, 2016. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Football
Farewell to a century great: Why Niyonzima deserves a testimonial match
Tour du Rwanda 2026 riders during the Criterium of Rubavu during Stage 5 of the race on Thursday, February 26. Courtesy
Cycling
Tour du Rwanda’s ambitious WorldTour bid demands more than vision
Tour du Rwanda 2026 is scheduled from February 22 to March 1. The eight-stage race will cover 993 kilometres across Rwanda’s famed hills, with a punishing 16,608 metres of elevation gain.
Cycling
Bonus seconds, global stars and unpredictable Tour du Rwanda 2026
Al Hilal remains top of Group C with eight points heading into the decisive final round of matches. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football
Al Hilal’s Champions League charge offers new dawn for Rwandan football 

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