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The Rwanda Premier League has fined Gicumbi FC and Kigali FC for changing players’ jersey numbers without authorisation.

Gicumbi FC and Kigali FC fined for unauthorized jersey number changes

Friday, October 16, 2026

APR FC will face Zamarek at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, October 16. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

APR FC Vs Zamalek headlines Kigali football weekend

Friday, October 16, 2026

Rwanda and Ethiopia played a 1-1 draw in the return leg in Dire Dawa on Tuesday, October 14. Courtesy

Mbungo fumes over disallowed goal as Rwanda exit Olympic qualifiers

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Zamalek captain Omar Gaber, told journalists that his side is ready to face APF FC. Courtesy

CAF CL: ‘We are here to win,’ says Zamalek captain warns APR

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Rwanda international Joy-Lance Mickels scored a goal in the UEFA Champions League group phase

Mickels scores for Sabah FK in historic Champions League night

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Rwanda held Ethiopia to a 1-1 draw in Dire Dawa on Tuesday but the chances of qualifying for the Olympic Games ended with a 2-1 aggregate loss in the CAF Women's Football qualifiers. COURTESY

Rwanda hold Ethiopia but bow out of CAF Women’s Olympic qualifiers

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

APR FC captain Djibril Ouattara in action during a past match. APR will host Zamalek SC in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie at Amahoro Stadium on Friday. PHOTO/OLIVIER MUGWIZA

In-form Ouattara ready to spearhead APR FC against Zamalek

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Rayon Sports will host Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round at Amahoro Stadium on October 17. Photo by Kellya Keza

Rayon Sports eye strong first-leg advantage against Black Bulls

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Rwanda head into the decisive encounter trailing 1-0 on aggregate following a heartbreaking defeat in the first leg in Kigali on October 7. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Ndakimana tips Rwanda to overturn Ethiopia deficit in LA 2028 Qualifiers

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Mukura VS players celebrate a 2-1 victory over Amagaju FC in the Huye Derby on Sunday, October 11. Photo Courtesy

Mukura claim Huye derby as Gasogi, Sunrise secure crucial wins

Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Bugesera beat Etincelles as Marines hold SC Kiyovu in Rubavu

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Gorilla FC celebrate after taking a lead against Rayon Sports through Didier Nshutinziza's own goal

Nshutinziza scores own goal as Gorilla FC upset Rayon Sports

Saturday, October 10, 2026

SC Kiyovu head coach Mark Harrison has parted ways with the team after just three league matches. Courtesy

Kiyovu SC part ways with coach Harrison after two months

Friday, October 09, 2026

Gicumbi will face AS Kigali at Kigali Pele Stadium on Friday. Courtesy

Gicumbi aim to extend perfect league start as Rayon face Gorilla

Friday, October 09, 2026

Argentina's Lionel Messi

I’ve always been Team Messi, what an honour to have watched him play!

Friday, October 09, 2026

Players vie for the ball with Ethiopians during the first leg of the second qualifying round at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Wednesday evening. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda women stumble to Ethiopia claims first-leg advantage

Thursday, October 08, 2026

Former APR FC midfielder Jean-Bosco Ruboneka has joined Libyan Premier League side Al-Tahaddi Sporting Club Benghazi. Courtesy

Ruboneka seals move to Libyan club Al-Tahaddi

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

Senegal National Football Team celebrating their second AFCON title. Courtesy

Senegal-Morocco final dispute: CAS set to hear appeal on October 8

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

Rwanda national team players sing the national anthem during international friendly at Amahoro Stadium on Monday, October 5. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza.

Rwanda climb nine places in latest FIFA rankings

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

Lionel Messi ended his Argentina career with 126 goals in 208 appearances

'The world thanks you'-Emotional Messi scores in final Argentina game

Wednesday, October 07, 2026