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AS Muhanga player vies for the ball with Gasogi United player at Muhanga Stadium. File
Football

Relegation battle: Who is at risk of dropping to second division?

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
APR FC players celebrate the 3-0 victory over Rutsiro FC. They were crowned 2025-26 BK Pro League national champions after securing a record-extending 24th league title. cOURTESY
Football

APR FC win seventh straight league title

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Football

Sunrise FC, Unity FC promoted to BK Pro League

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Football

Rubavu derby: Etincelles FC overcome Marines FC in five-goal thriller

Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Football

Gorilla FC blow Rayon’s CAF Confederation Cup hopes with draw

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Etincelles FC will battle local rivals Marines FC in a crucial BK Pro League Rubavu derby at Umuganda Stadium on Saturday at 3PM. Courtesy
Football

Rubavu derby: Etincelles aims for survival against Marines

Friday, May 15, 2026
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Football

What FERWAFA’s decision about two trophies and one champion says about Rwandan football

Friday, May 15, 2026
Rayon Sports will once again face Gorilla FC on Friday evening in a crucial BK Pro League clash at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy
Football

Rayon face wounded Gorilla FC as race CAF club football continues  

Friday, May 15, 2026
Al Hilal SC departed Rwanda for Sudan on Thursday morning, May 14.
Football

Al Hilal SC off to Sudan for domestic mini-league tournament

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the half-time show at the final in New Jersey. GETTY IMAGES
Football

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rayon Sports attacking midfielder Abedi Bigirimana during a training session at Nzove football pitch. Courtesy
Football

We’ll be ready for the Peace Cup final –Bigirimana

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rwanda will face Tanzania and Comoros in international friendly matches during the June FIFA international window. Courtesy
Football

Rwanda confirms Tanzania, Comoros friendlies during camp in Morocco

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Amavubi forward Joy-Lance Mickels (R) wheels away in celebration after scoring a late winner to help Sabah FK come from behind to beat Zira FK 2-1 and win Azerbaijan Cup on Wednesday, May 13. Photo courtesy
Football

Joy-Lance Mickels scores late winner as Sabah FK lift Azerbaijan Cup

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Amavubi forward Joy-Lance Mickels (R) wheels away in celebration after scoring a late winner to help Sabah FK come from behind to beat Zira FK 2-1 and win Azerbaijan Cup on Wednesday, May 13. Photo courtesy  
Football

Joy-Lance Mickels scores late winner as Sabah FK lift Azerbaijan Cup

Thursday, May 14, 2026
APR FC joined Rayon Sports in the Peace Cup final after eliminating Etincelles through a 6-2 aggregate win in the semifinals. Photo courtesy
Football

APR eliminate Etincelles, set up Peace Cup final against Rayon Sports

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Al Hilal SC beat Gasogi United 2-1 to win the title at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wedenesday, May 13. BAHIZI
Football

Al Hilal crowned 2025/26 BK Pro league champions

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Gorilla FC were eliminated in the semifinals on the away goals rule after the two-legged tie against Rayon Sports ended 1-1 on aggregate. Courtesy
Football

Kirasa blasts away goals rule after Gorilla FC Peace Cup exit

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Rayon Sports players vies for the ball during a goalless draw at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy
Football

Rayon see off Gorilla FC, reach Cup final on away goal rule

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Football

Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real manager

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Gorilla FC head coach Alain Kirasa. Courtesy
Football

Kirasa aims to guide Gorilla FC to first Cup final

Tuesday, May 12, 2026