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Hamza Nkuutu

Hamza Nkuutu

National team players celebrate the second goal as Rwanda beat Cape Verde 2-1 in a Group K encounter at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde on Tuesday. Courtesy

Amavubi’s Afcon revolution gathers pace as Shema exits at the wrong moment

Friday, October 02, 2026

National Team head coach Stephen Constantine, speaks to journalists in Kigali. Amavubi open their Group K campaign against Liberia at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, September 25. Courtesy

Rwanda’s AFCON hopes rest on strong home advantage

Friday, September 25, 2026

Fabrice Shema’s return to FERWAFA office remains uncertain as his legal battle continues. COURTESY PHOTO

Shema’s legal troubles cast uncertainty over FERWAFA tenure

Friday, September 18, 2026

Jules Kalisa. COURTESY

Rest with the angels, Jules: The man who became the face of Rwandan football

Tuesday, September 08, 2026

SC Kiyovu players celebrate the victory after defeating Police FC 1-0 to win the 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Sunday. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Kiyovu’s rare trophy offers hope—now comes the hard part

Friday, September 04, 2026

FIFA has ordered FERWAFA to pay former Amavubi head coach Adel Amrouche around US$360,000 (approximately Rwf530 million). File

FERWAFA’s costly Rwf688m coaching decisions must trigger a change in culture

Friday, August 28, 2026

APR FC players celebrate a 4–1 victory over Rayon Sports during the 2025 FERWAFA Super Cup at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

APR’s Super Cup withdrawal leaves a bigger question for FA: Was dialogue exhausted?

Friday, August 21, 2026

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