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Former cyclist Jean-Hubert Nkurayija Ishimwe has emerged as the sole candidate for the presidency of FERWACY.
Cycling

Nkurayija to run for FERWACY presidency unopposed

Monday, May 25, 2026
APR FC captain Claude Niyomugabo wins the ball against Rayon Sports players during the Peace Cup final on Saturday, May 23. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Niyomugabo eager to help APR end Champions League frustration

Monday, May 25, 2026
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Football

Sundowns claim second CAF Champions League title

Monday, May 25, 2026
FUS Rabat claimed a dramatic 99-98 victory over RSSB Tigers on Sunday, May 24. Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

RSSB Tigers edge out FUS Rabat to join Al Ahly in BAL semifinals

Monday, May 25, 2026
APR FC players and staff celebrate after winning the 2026 Peace Cup title at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday, May 23. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Five things learnt from APR’s Peace Cup triumph

Monday, May 25, 2026
Al Ahly SC secured the first Basketball Africa League (BAL) semi-final ticket after beating ASC Ville de Dakar 87-76. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Al Ahly SC beat ASC Ville de Dakar to advance into BAL 2026 semis

Sunday, May 24, 2026
APR VC are winners of the 22nd Rutsindura Memorial Tournament after defeating rivals Rwanda Energy Group VC at Gisagara Gymnasium on Sunday, May 24. Courtesy
Football

APR VC defeat REG to win 2026 Rutsindura Memorial tournament

Sunday, May 24, 2026
APR retained the Peace Cup after beating Rayon Sports 4–2 on penalties following a 1–1 draw in regulation time. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Abderrahim taunts Rayon Sports after Peace Cup victory

Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Basketball

Sports is about character, Mukazayire tells BAL4HER camp participants

Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Cricket

Rwanda start World Cup qualifier campaign with win over Cameroon

Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Basketball

BAL Playoffs: Dar City stun Petro de Luanda in quarterfinal Game 1

Sunday, May 24, 2026
APR FC players and staff celebrate the Peace Cup title after beating Rayon Sports at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday, May 23. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

PHOTOS: APR beat Rayon Sports on penalty shootouts to retain Peace Cup

Saturday, May 23, 2026
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Football

Peace Cup preview: Rayon take on APR FC in final derby

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Point guard Craig Randall scored 38 points to help RSSB Tigers beat FUS Rabat 95-72 on at BK Arena on Friday. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

BAL Playoffs: Randall scores 38 as RSSB Tigers beat FUS Rabat

Saturday, May 23, 2026
President Kagame speaks during a discussion on the transformative power of sports investment at during the BAL Investors Summit in Kigali on Friday, May 22. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Basketball

Rwanda benefits from sports investment: Kagame at BAL Investor Summit

Saturday, May 23, 2026
AS Muhanga defeated Amagaju FC 2-0 to move to 31 points while still holding a game in hand. Courtesy
Football

AS Muhanga, Rutsiro keep survival hopes alive

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Football

Amagaju host Muhanga in survival showdown as Rutsiro face must-win test

Friday, May 22, 2026
Rwanda continues preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 WC Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier A starting on the 23rd in Botswana.
Cricket

Cricket: Rwanda ready for T20 World Cup qualifiers battle

Friday, May 22, 2026
APR FC's Ronald Ssekiganda will play his side's Saturday’s 2026 Peace Cup final against Rayon Sports, after returning from injury.
Football

APR vs Rayon: Ssekiganda fit for Peace Cup final derby

Friday, May 22, 2026
Basketball fans during the BAL 2024 edition at BK Arena. Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Fans share excitement ahead of BAL playoffs

Friday, May 22, 2026