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Rwandans opened their campaign in dominant fashion with a 122-run victory over Ghana, powered by a historic century from Fanny Utagushimaninde.

Cricket: Rwanda set for semi final clash at invitational tourney in Nigeria

The women's national cricket team has secured a place in the semi-finals of the Nigeria Women Invitational T20I Tournament, where they will face Zimbabwe on Friday afternoon at the Tafawa

Friday, March 27, 2026

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.

A teenage century, a nation rising: What’s next for Rwanda’s women cricketers?

When 15-year-old Fanny Utagushimaninde walked to the crease on her T20 International debut against Ghana in Lagos, few could have predicted the history she was about to make. By the 18th over, she

Friday, March 27, 2026

Rwanda players celebrate after beating Nigeria by 6 wickets on Tuesday, March 24, in Lagos. Photo courtesy

Rwanda beat hosts Nigeria to reach women invitational T20I semis

Rwanda delivered another composed performance to defeat hosts Nigeria women's national cricket team in a highly anticipated clash at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval. The Rwanda

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Rwanda take on hosts Nigeria in the battle of the top of the group at the ongoing Nigeria Women Invitational T20i tournament on Tuesday, March 24. Courtesy

Rwanda, Nigeria square off in decisive T20I clash in Lagos

Tuesday, March 24 Nigeria Vs Rwanda (3:00 pm CAT) The Nigeria Women Invitational T20I Tournament continues to deliver good intensity action as Rwanda face hosts Nigeria in a crucial encounter on

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Rwandan youngster Fanny Utagushimaninde became the youngest to smash a century on a women's T20I debut with 111 off 65 ball when Rwanda beat Ghana by 122 runs. courtesy photo

Nhamburo hails Utagushimaninde’s historic women’s T20I century

Fanny Utagushimaninde's unbeaten 111 came off 65 balls. Nigeria Cricket Federation.

Rwanda's Utagushimaninde becomes youngest centurion in women's T20Is

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Cricket weekend: T20 Cup, elite league, and international action

The Rwanda Cricket Association has announced the national women’s team for the upcoming Nigeria Women Invitational T20I 2026, set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from March 20 to 28.

Rwanda announces women’s squad for Nigeria T20I series

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Challengers CC crowned RCA T10 Cup champions

Cricket action returns this weekend at Gahanga Cricket Stadium with both the men and women competitions taking place on March 13-14.

Cricket: League action enters crucial weekend

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SportsBiz Africa Golf Championship returns in Kigali

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Kigali’s Green City should be a symbol of inclusive, forward-looking development

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Beauty for Ashes’ Kavutse opens Christian entertainment space

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RSSB Tigers beat Johannesburg Giants to qualify for BAL 2026 playoffs

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Former FDLR combatants on how they plan to rebuild lives in Rwanda

Cricket Builds Hope (CBH) will, on Wednesday, December 31, formally hand over the ownership of Gahanga Cricket Stadium to the Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA). File

Gahanga Cricket Stadium ownership transferred to RCA– official

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, speaking to the Public Accounts Committee on November 5. Courtesy

Rwandan sports: Investing in results is good, but why omit cricket?

Friday, November 07, 2025

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Rwanda lose second game in Women’s T20 WC Africa Qualifier

Wednesday, September 03, 2025

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Uganda down Rwanda in ICC Women’s T20 Africa Qualifiers

Monday, September 01, 2025

Rwanda's women cricket team celebrate their victory over Kenya in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 Africa Region Division One Qualifier in Namibia-courtesy

Rwanda beat Kenya as Women’s T20 World Cup Africa qualifier opens in Namibia

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Rwanda women’s cricket team in action at the 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division two Qualifier

Nhamburo names squad for Women’s T20 WC Qualifiers in Namibia

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Rwanda pose with the Winners Trophy

Rwanda qualifies for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division One

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Rwanda Captain Diane Bimenyimana plays one down the leg-courtesy

Rwanda set up T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier final with Sierra Leone

Friday, July 25, 2025

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