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Khan’s biggest moment came in May during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier in Gaborone, Botswana.

Born in Pakistan, made in Rwanda—Hamza Khan’s cricket journey

At just five, Hamza Khan picked up a cricket bat for the first time. Fifteen years later, the game has taken him from club grounds to the international stage, where he has become one of the leading

Friday, August 21, 2026

Rwanda’s six-match Tri-Nations T20I series in Malawi from August 11–16 provided more than just competitive cricket for the national men’s team.

Rwanda use Malawi series to sharpen preps for September challenge

Rwanda’s six-match Tri-Nations T20I series in Malawi from August 11–16 provided more than just competitive cricket for the national men’s team. It gave the coaching staff an opportunity to

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Uganda finish U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 unbeaten

Uganda completed a perfect ICC Men’s U19 World Cup qualification campaign after defeating Rwanda by six wickets in the final at Gahanga Main Oval on Saturday, 15 August. The victory saw Uganda

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Rwanda’s U19 men’s cricket team made a convincing 43-run victory over Ghana on Thursday. Courtesy

ICC World Cup qualifiers: Rwanda U19 still hungry despite securing next-stage

The U19 men’s cricket team will not treat their final ICC Men’s U19 World Cup qualifier against Uganda on Saturday, August 15 as a gala game despite already securing qualification for the next

Friday, August 14, 2026

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Nigeria, Uganda seal tickets to U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One

Rwanda’s U19 men’s cricket team made a convincing 43-run victory over Ghana on Thursday. Courtesy

Rwanda beat Ghana to advance into ICC U19 World Cup qualifier Div 1

Nigeria beat Rwanda, the hosts by seven wickets in a dominant display at Gahanga Main Oval on Wednesday. Courtesy

Nigeria hand Rwanda first loss in U-19 World Cup qualifiers

Rwanda will face Nigeria in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 on Wednesday, August 12. Courtesy

Rwanda face Nigeria in crucial U19 World Cup qualifier

Rwanda finished the second game with a 49-run victory over Sierra Leone at RP Kigali cricket court. Courtesy

Rwanda edge Sierra Leone to maintain perfect start to U19 World Cup qualifier

Rwanda beat Mozambique by 322 runs in their opening match at the Gahanga Stadium Main Oval during the ICC Men's U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 campaign on Sunday. Courtesy

Rwanda crush Mozambique to open U19 World Cup qualifying run in style

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Unsafe products should have no place on the Rwandan market

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REG VC could lose Mugisha amid interests from Asian clubs

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60 years after colonialism, Africa eyes for a mindset reset

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Building Africa’s pharmaceutical future starts with regulation

Rwanda will face Uganda during their campaign at the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier at home on Sunday, August 9. Courtesy

Uganda rivalry fuels intrigue to Rwanda's ICC U19 World Cup qualifying campaign

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Fanny Utagushimaninde, the 16-year-old starred with 110 off 119 balls, striking seven boundaries at a strike rate of 92.44. Courtesy

Utagushimaninde posts landmark century against Uganda

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Rwanda U19 head coach Kenneth Bugingo speaks to players during a training session ahead the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 at Gahanga Cricket Stadium.

Home advantage fuels Rwanda’s ICC U19 World Cup ambition

Thursday, July 23, 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Kigali as the host city for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2. File

Kigali to host six-nation U19 Cricket World Cup Africa qualifier

Monday, July 20, 2026

Rwanda women's cricket star Gisele Ishimwe departed for the United Kingdom on Sunday for a second stint with Odiham Cricket Club. COURTESY

Ishimwe in UK for second stint with Odiham Cricket Club

Monday, June 22, 2026

Zimbabwe playes celebrate the victory after edged Rwanda by just one run in a thrilling Kwibuka Women's T20I 2026 final at Gahanga

Heartbreak for Rwanda as Zimbabwe clinch Kwibuka Women’s T20 title

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Brazil kept their hopes of reaching the Kwibuka Women's T20I Tournament final alive.

Kwibuka T20I: Brazil beat Rwanda in super over thriller

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Zimbabwe HPC took a major step towards the final on Tuesday with a convincing 37 run victory over Nigeria. Courtesy

KWIBUKA T20I: Rwanda, Zimbabwe lead race to final

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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