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Rwandan goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari was unveiled as one of nine new recruits as Kruger United continues an ambitious recruitment drive. Courtesy
Football

Ntwari handed PSL second chance with ambitious Kruger United move

Thursday, July 30, 2026
APR FC got a 2-1 victory over Uganda's Vipers SC at Amahoro Stadium on Thursday. Courtesy
Football

APR beat 10-man Vipers but bow out of CECAFA Kagame Cup

Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Football

APR face Vipers as CECAFA Kagame Cup semis dream hangs in balance

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Lague Byiringiro wins the ball possession against Harambe Stars player at Kigali Pele Stadium. Byiringiro is on the verge of completing a move to South African Premiership side Durban City FC. File
Football

Byiringiro set for move to SA Premiership side Durban City FC

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Tanzanian powerhouse Simba SC have been officially eliminated from the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup. Courtesy
Football

Kagame Cup 2026: Simba SC crash out as semis dream ends early

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Rayon Sports edged Kenya's Tusker FC 1-0 in a crucial Group C clash at the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup. Igihe
Football

Atisso fires Rayon past Tusker FC as Al Hilal send KVZ packing

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Rwanda's Under-18 boys' national basketball team won the FIBA AfroBasket U18 Zone V Qualifiers title after defeating the host, Egypt 62-58 in the final played in Cairo on Wednesday, July 29
Football

Basketball: Rwanda U-18 team crowned Zone V champions

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Mark Harrison is SC Kiyovu new coach. Courtesy
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Kiyovu appoint Mark Harrison as new head coach

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - NOVEMBER 20: The FIFA logo is seen at the FIFA headquarters following the FIFA World Cup 26 play-off tournament draws in Zurich, Switzerland on November 20, 2025. (Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Football

FIFA issues deadline to members over plan to sell $4 billion stake

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Rayon Sports forward Daniel Muhoza and his teammates in a celebration during Sunday's 2-0 win over KVZ.
Football

Muhoza revels in dream Rayon start, welcomes new challenge

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Ramadhan Niyibizi (left) and Pierre Ishimwe have joined Marine FC on loan from APR FC. COURTESY
Football

APR FC loan Niyibizi, Ishimwe to Marines FC

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Football

Jamus hold Simba SC as Singida revive CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Football

Zidane confirmed as France head coach

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Jamus FC return to CECAFA Kagame Cup action on Tuesday when they face Simba SC at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy photo
Football

Muhire’s Jamus out to upset Simba in crunch Group B tie

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Zawadi Usanase
Football

Usanase leaves Simba Queens after one season

Monday, July 27, 2026
APR FC players celebrate Djibril Ouattara's goal during the game. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Ouattara brace keeps APR’s CECAFA Kagame Cup hopes alive

Monday, July 27, 2026
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Football

Mulongo leaves it late as Vipers upset Gor Mahia

Monday, July 27, 2026
Rayon Sports winger Elie Tatou Iradukunda made a significant impact as his side secured a 2-0 victory over Zanzibar’s KVZ SC .
Football

Haringingo hails Iradukunda’s heroics in Rayon win over KVZ

Monday, July 27, 2026
Midfielder Jean Bosco Ruboneka and winger Gilbert Mugisha are still without clubs since parting ways with APR FC. Courtesy
Football

Eight top players still without clubs ahead of the new season

Monday, July 27, 2026
APR FC players during a training session on Sunday. The Army side will face Djibouti’s Garde Républicaine in a crucial Group A clash on Monday at Kigali Pelé Stadium. Courtesy
Football

APR seek redemption against Garde Républicaine

Sunday, July 26, 2026