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APR FC players and staff celebrate after beating Gicumbi at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunady, May 31.
Football

Ouattara beats Mbonyumwami to golden boot gong

Monday, June 01, 2026
FERWAFA President Shema Ngoga Fabrice announced that the Kiyovu Sports and Police FC teams could pose a challenge to APR FC and Rayon Sports in the teams set to compete in the CECAFA Kagame Cup. Courtesy
Football

Police FC, Kiyovu SC in frame for 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalty shootouts after a 1-1 draw in the regulation time of the final held at Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday. Courtesy photo.
Football

'Well-deserved,' Kagame reacts to PSG's Champions League triumph

Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Football

PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title

Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Football

Rutsiro FC, AS Muhanga relegated, AS Kigali survive

Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Football

Arsenal, PSG fans share predictions ahead of blockbuster UCL final

Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Football

Teen keeper Mutangwa signs glove sponsorship deal with global brand Elite Sport

Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Football

Kitoga strike sends Rayon into confederation cup

Friday, May 29, 2026
Brazilian coach Ramos Dal Solio Rogério the newly appointed , goalkeeping coach of the national team, Amavubi.
Football

Amavubi appoint Brazilian goalkeeping coach

Friday, May 29, 2026
AS Muhanga and Rayon Sports players vie for the ball during a league game at Muhanga stadium on May 6. Courtesy
Football

BK Pro League relegation battle goes to final day

Friday, May 29, 2026
Rwandan forward Joy-Lance Mickels has signed a new two-year contract with Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK after finishing as the league’s top scorer. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Mickels extends Sabah stay after golden boot season

Friday, May 29, 2026
Unity SC have withdrawn from the 2026-27 BK Pro League after securing promotion, citing financial constraints and a need to focus on youth development
Football

Unity SC withdraws from BK Pro League despite promotion

Friday, May 29, 2026
SC Kiyovu striker Fidali Uwiyaremye, celebrates during a league game against AS KIgali. File
Football

Uwiyaremye credits hard work for maiden Rwanda call-up

Friday, May 29, 2026
SC Kiyovu and Rayon Sports will face off in a decisive Rwanda Premier League clash at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy
Football

Kiyovu, Rayon clash is season-defining classic

Friday, May 29, 2026
Al Merrikh gave APR FC a guard of honour before their league encounter at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday. courtesy photos
Football

Kiwanuka nets late winner in APR comeback win over Al Merrikh

Thursday, May 28, 2026
FC Groningen midfielder Noam Emeran will play for Amavubi for the first time.
Football

Emeran welcomes debut Amavubi call-up with ‘great emotion’

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Noam Fritz Emeran has been called up by Rwanda head coach Stephen Constantine to feature in senior national team
Football

Noam Emeran earns debut Rwanda call-up for Comoros, TZ friendlies

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
APR FC's Ouattara in action during the Peace Cup final against Rayon Sports at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday May 23. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Ouattara commits to APR FC after trophy‑laden season

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rayon Sports delivered a composed second-half performance to defeat Bugesera FC 2-0 at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Tuesday night. Courtesy
Football

Rayon beat Bugesera FC to boost Confederation Cup hopes

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Manchester City striker Antoine Semenyo had a superb season for the Premier League side, and is set to lead the line for Ghana at the FIFA World Cup. Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images
Football

Semenyo leads Ghana World Cup squad, injured Kudus out

Tuesday, May 26, 2026