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APR FC have been drawn against DR Congo side Aigles du Congo in the first preliminary round of the 202627 CAF Champions League. Mugwiza
Football

CAF CL: APR draw Aigles du Congo in first qualifying round

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Rayon Sports have been drawn against Cameroonian side Panthère Sportive in the first preliminary round of the 2026-27 CAF Confederation Cup. Photo by Kellya Keza
Football

Confederation Cup: Rayon Sports draw Cameroon’s Panthère Sportive

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Olivier Karekezi will assist the draw for the preliminary rounds of the 202627 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup in Egypt on Thursday, August 6.
Football

Karekezi in Cairo for CAF inter-clubs draw

Thursday, August 06, 2026
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Football

SC Villa captain David Owori dies after brutal attack

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Rwanda international player Bonheur Mugisha has joined the Saudi Pro League. Courtesy
Football

Mugisha excited by new challenge after Saudi Pro League move

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Rayon Sports players celebrate their 3-1 victory over South Sudan's Jamus SC in the CECAFA Kagame Cup semifinal at Kigali Pele Stadium on Tuesday, August 4. The Blues will face Kenyan giants Gor Mahia in Friday's final at Amahoro Stadium as they seek their second CECAFA Club Championship title. Photos by Kellya Keza
Football

PHOTOS: Rayon see off Jamus to reach first CECAFA Kagame Cup final

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Gor Mahia booked their place in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final after defeating Sudanese giants Al Hilal SC 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shootout. Courtesy
Football

Gor Mahia edge Al Hilal in shootouts to reach CECAFA Kagame Cup final

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan (L) upon his arrival in Kigali on Tuesday, August 4.Photos by Ndateba Mico Elvis
Football

Omar Artan in Kigali to officiate CECAFA Kagame Cup final

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Aston Villa's new shirts with Visit Rwanda branding will go on sale from August 7. courtesy
Football

Aston Villa's new Visit Rwanda shirts go on sale August 7

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Rayon Sports players celebrate after securing a 1-0 victory over Al Hilal to qualify for the CECAFA semi-finals at Amahoro Stadium on Thursday, July 30. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Football

Rayon seek to ‘rewrite CECAFA history’ ahead of Jamus clash

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Jamus SC goalkeeper Godwill Yogusuk believes the fighting spirit within his team, coupled with the unwavering support from South Sudanese fans based in Rwanda, will inspire them to overcome Rayon Sports
Football

Yogusuk hails Jamus fans as CECAFA Kagame Cup fairytale continues

Monday, August 03, 2026
Rayon Sports WFC head coach Claude Rwaka speaks to the players during a training session.
Football

Rwaka aims high as Rayon Sports WFC learn Champions League path

Monday, August 03, 2026
Rwandan midfielder Bonheur Mugisha has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hazem FC.courtesy
Football

Mugisha joins Saudi Pro League side Al-Hazem FC

Sunday, August 02, 2026
FIFA President Giani Infantino addresses the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, on March 16, 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

FIFA's FFE U-Turn: A missed opportunity or a necessary reset?

Sunday, August 02, 2026
African Referee of the Year 2025, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, has been appointed to officiate the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final. File
Football

Omar Artan to officiate CECAFA Kagame Cup final

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Atisso Kodjo scored the only goal as Rayon Sports beat Al Hilal 1-0 at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday to reach the semifinals of CECAFA Kagame Cup. Photos by Kellya Keza
Football

Atisso fires Rayon past Al Hilal to seal CECAFA Kagame Cup semifinal spot

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Rayon Sports captain Emmanuel Kabange Nshimiyimana speaks during a press conference ahead of Al Hilal clash on Saturday, August 1. Courtesy.
Football

Rayon face familiar foes Al Hilal SC in decisive Group C clash

Saturday, August 01, 2026
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Football

Former APR forward Omedi completes move to Gor Mahia

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Singida players during a previous game at the CECAFA Kagame Cup.
Football

Singida, Simba face off in CECAFA Kagame Cup decider

Friday, July 31, 2026
Rayon Sports head coach Francis Haringingo
Football

Haringingo: We are in CECAFA Kagame Cup mainly to prepare for continental competition

Friday, July 31, 2026