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Hamza Nkuutu

Hamza Nkuutu

Rayon Sports won the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup title after edging Kenyan champions Gor Mahia 2-1 at Amahoro Stadium on Friday. Photo by Kellya Keza

CECAFA Kagame Cup 2027-28 in Kigali: Home advantage or pressure?

Friday, August 14, 2026

Rayon Sports fans celebrate a 3-1 victory over South Sudan's Jamus SC in Tuesday's semifinal at Kigali Pele Stadium. Photos by Kellya Keza

Rayon’s CECAFA Kagame Cup triumph could reshape Rwanda’s football rivalry

Friday, August 07, 2026

Niyonkuru Florence has become the first Rwandan athlete ever to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games, securing a historic bronze in the Women's 10,000m at Glasgow 2026. Courtesy

C'Wealth Games: At last, Rwanda has its moment as Niyonkuru's bronze ends long wait

Friday, July 31, 2026

Kenya's Gor Mahia players during a training session ahead CECAFA Kagame Cup at Amahoro Stadium's training pitch on Thursday, July 23. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Why Kagame Cup must evolve to match East Africa’s football ambitions, current dynamics

Friday, July 24, 2026

Premier League side Aston Villa announcing Visit Rwanda as its new principal partner, official tourism partner and official coffee partner.

From Arsenal’s sleeve to Aston Villa’s chest – why Visit Rwanda’s Premier League leap matters

Friday, July 17, 2026

Rayon Sports and APR FC players battle for possession during a Rwanda Premier League derby at Amahoro Stadium. The Rwanda Premier League has announced the introduction of end-of-season individual awards to recognize outstanding performances by players, coaches, and match officials. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Evolving BK Pro League Awards promise fiercer competition

Friday, July 10, 2026

Cape Verde players have shown remarkable defensive organisation. Internet

Expanded World Cup has opened the door–now Africa must walk through it

Friday, July 03, 2026

National Basketball team players Axel Mpoyo and Ntore Habimana were sanctioned by the federation. Courtesy

FERWABA’s stance on national duty marks a necessary turning point in Rwandan sports

Friday, June 26, 2026

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the US to officiate at the World Cup. Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport.

World Cup: Why Artan's absence mocks “football unites the world”

Friday, June 19, 2026

The Blues fans celebrate a 1-0 victory over Police FC at Kigali Pele Stadium on May 11, 2025. Photo by Olivier

Rayon Sports must turn popularity into leverage to attract potential sponsors

Friday, June 12, 2026

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

Can Nkurayija return Rwandan cycling to Africa’s summit?

Friday, June 05, 2026

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

Friday, May 29, 2026

National team players during a celebration at FIFA Series at Amahoro Stadium. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza (1)

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: With Constantine, Amavubi can dream

Friday, May 22, 2026

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What FERWAFA’s decision about two trophies and one champion says about Rwandan football

Friday, May 15, 2026

AFCON 2027 will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Under “Pamoja,” the region recently hosted CHAN..

AFCON 2027: East Africa’s moment of truth

Friday, May 08, 2026

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

Visit Rwanda wins, regardless of the Champions League outcome

Friday, May 01, 2026

APR FC players celebrate the 2024-2025 season title at Amahoro Stadium. For too long, APR have dominated the Rwandan football landscape. Olivier MUGWIZA

Why APR FC’s title scare is exactly what Rwanda Premier League needed

Friday, April 24, 2026

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Win or lose, ICC Women’s Challenge Trophy will not leave Rwanda’s cricket landscape the same

Friday, April 17, 2026