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FERWAFA Secretary General Bonnie Mugabe speaks during a press conference on Tuesday. Courtesy
Football
What next for APR after FERWAFA Super Cup withdrawal?
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Former APR FC's experienced duo Jean Bosco Ruboneka and Claude Niyomugabo are in talks with Kigali FC ahead of the new season. File
Football
Kigali FC weigh moves for Ruboneka, Niyomugabo
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Mafunzo Queens target to top Group A of the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers, which will be held in Kigali from August 21-31.
Football
Mafunzo Queens optimistic ahead of Women's Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
APR FC and Rayon Sports will renew their rivalry on November 21 at Amahoro Stadium, according to the 202627 BK Pro League fixture calendar released on Monday, August 17. Craish BAHIZI
Football
Major questions as 2026/27 BK Pro League season approaches
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
APR FC have withdrawn from the FERWAFA Super Cup 2026 after FERWAFA decide to maintain tournament's expanded four-team format. Courtesy Photo
Football
APR FC opt out of Super Cup as FA maintains four-team format
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Football
Girumugisha completes $5.5m move to Al Ahly Tripoli
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
APR FC thrashed Al Merrikh 3-0 in a friendly match held at Kigali Pele Stadium on Monday, August 17. Courtesy
Football
APR thrash Al Merrikh in friendly match
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Rwandan midfielder Gilbert Mugisha has completed signing for Botswana Premier League champions Jwaneng Galaxy on a one-year contract. Courtesy
Football
Mugisha completes move to Jwaneng Galaxy
Monday, August 17, 2026
APR FC and Rayon Sports will renew their rivalry on November 21 at Amahoro Stadium, according to the 202627 BK Pro League fixture calendar released on Monday, August 17. Olivier Mugwiza
Football
BK Pro League releases 2026/27 fixtures, APR, Rayon derby set for November
Monday, August 17, 2026
Rayon Sports secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Kenya’s Mathare United at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday.
Football
Rayon form continues as Al Hilal hammer Kiyovu
Sunday, August 16, 2026
AS Kigali has officially changed the name of its men’s football team to Kigali FC. Courtesy
Football
AS Kigali rebrand to Kigali FC, elect new vice-president
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Burundian midfielder Elie Mokono has joined Rayon Sports
Football
Rayon Sports sign Burundian star Elie Mokono
Saturday, August 15, 2026
An aerial view of the revamped Amahoro Stadium at Kigali Sports Hub in Remera.Amahoro Stadium is set to undergo further upgrades at a cost of Rwf90.7 billion. Courtesy
Further upgrades on Amahoro Stadium to cost Rwf90.7 billion
Friday, August 14, 2026
Midfielder Bonheur Mugisha made his debut for Al-Hazem to become the first Rwandan to compete in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday, August 13.
Football
Bonheur Mugisha plays first game in Saudi Pro League
Friday, August 14, 2026
Kiyovu Sports newlp appointed head coach Mark Harrison during a training session. Courtesy
Football
Mark Harrison promises possession-based football at Kiyovu
Friday, August 14, 2026
Rayon Sports WFC are set to compete in the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers in Kigali. Courtesy
Football
Rayon Women seek CECAFA title after 2025 final heartbreak
Friday, August 14, 2026
Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) president Fabrice Shema. Courtesy
Crime
RIB: Shema arrest linked to personal business, not FERWAFA
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Visit Rwanda partners PSG and Aston Villa square off in Wednesday night's Super Cup showdown at Red Bull Arena, Salzburg. COURTESY
Football
What to know as Visit Rwanda partners face off in UEFA Super Cup
Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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