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Dominique Ngoga Sebalinda (right) with his father, Theophile Sebalinda, were all killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. Photo Courtesy.
Football

Lost champions: Prominent Tutsi sports figures taken by the Genocide

Monday, April 06, 2026
Ugandan striker Hakim Kiwanuka scored the only goal of the match as APR secured a hard-fought victory over AS Muhanga at Kigali Pelé  Stadium on Sunday, April 5. Courtesy
Football

Kiwanuka’s lone goal powers APR past AS Muhanga

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Rayon Sports WFC were crowned champions of the 2025/26 Rwanda Women’s Super League for the third consecutive time, on Sunday, April 5. Courtesy
Football

Rayon Sports crowned 2025/26 women’s league champions

Sunday, April 05, 2026
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Football

Police FC, Rayon Sports struggle again in title race

Sunday, April 05, 2026
SC Kiyovu secured a significant 2-0 victory over Gasogi United on April 3. Igihe
Football

First win for Kiyovu over Gasogi in ten meetings

Friday, April 03, 2026
SC Kiyovu face Gasogi United when the two sides meet on Friday evening.
Football

RPL returns as Kiyovu face Gasogi, AS Kigali battle Mukura

Friday, April 03, 2026
National team players lift up Head Coach Stephen Constantine after beating Estonia 2-0 to win FIFA Series Group A title at Amahoro Stadium. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Could Constantine take Amavubi back to their former peak?

Friday, April 03, 2026
A security protocol steward blocked national team captain Djihad Bizimana from bringing his daughter onto the pitch for celebrations. Courtesy
Football

FIFA Series 2026: How an overzealous security steward stole the joy of the Amavubi Captain

Friday, April 03, 2026
SC Kiyovu have lodged a complaint with FIFA, accusing former head coach Francis Haringingo of breaching his contract.
Football

Kiyovu SC sue Haringingo over breach of contract

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Amavubi players and staff celebrate the victory after beating Estonia 2-0 to win the 2026 FIFA Series Group A title on Monday, March 30. The national men’s team, Amavubi, rose from 130th to 128th globally, while maintaining 40th position in Africa with 1,126.62 points. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

Rwanda climbs two places in latest FIFA rankings

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
El Hadji Malik Wade has appointed SC Kiyovu head coach, replacing Haringingo who joined Rayon Sports yesterday.
Football

SC Kiyovu to appoint Malik Wade as Haringingo successor

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
The New Times
Football

DR Congo beat Jamaica to qualify for World Cup

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
League leaders Al Hilal SC beat Amagaju 2-1 at Kamena Stadium in Huye District.
Football

Al Hilal edge Amagaju FC to move five points clear

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Rayon Sports have reappointed Francis Haringingo as new head coach, replacing Bruno Ferry who left the club after just three months in charge. Courtesy
Football

Rayon Sports reappoint Haringingo as head coach

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Amavubi secured the trophy with a 2–0 victory over Estonia in the Group A final at Amahoro Stadium on Monday, March 30. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Constantine revels in Amavubi’s FIFA Series triumph

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
National team players and staff celebrate the victory after beating Estonia 2-0 to win FIFA Series Group A title at Amahoro Stadium on Monday, March 30. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Rwanda defeat Estonia to clinch FIFA Series Group A title

Monday, March 30, 2026
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire, FERWAFA President Fabrice Shema, and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström on Monday, March 30. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

FERWAFA to save Rwf50m on national team accommodation bill

Monday, March 30, 2026
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Football

PHOTOS: FIFA Series: Kenya thrash Grenada to secure Group B third place

Monday, March 30, 2026
The four-star facility features 42 bedrooms, two dining halls, office spaces, and two large meeting rooms, and is designed to support the development of football in the country. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

PHOTOS: FERWAFA hotel unveiled after 11 years

Monday, March 30, 2026
Tanzanian striker tries to go past Liechtenstein's defender during the game at Kigali Pele Stadium during FIFA Series. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Gamondi admits Tanzania deserved more from FIFA Series

Monday, March 30, 2026