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APR FC players train at Amahoro training pitch ahead of a match that will officially open the tournament on Friday at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Football

APR seek strong start against Gor Mahia in Kagame Cup

Friday, July 24, 2026
South Sudan champions Jamus SC feature former Rayon Sports captain Kevin Muhire, who remains a popular figure among the club's supporters.
Football

CECAFA Kagame Cup: Familiar Rwanda league faces return to Kigali

Friday, July 24, 2026
Brazilian outside hitter Matheus Bettim has returned to Police Volleyball Club ahead of the 2026-27 season. Courtesy
Volleyball

Volleyball: Brazilian star Matheus Bettim on why he returned to Police VC 

Friday, July 24, 2026
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor speaks to journalists during a press conference.
Football

Gor coach Akonor promises improved display against APR

Friday, July 24, 2026
APR FC head coach Taleb Abderrahim speaks to journalists during a press conference ahead of the CECAFA opening game against Gor Mahia on Friday, July 24. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Football

Taleb admits APR ‘not 100% ready’ ahead of Gor Mahia test

Friday, July 24, 2026
Kenya's Gor Mahia players during a training session ahead CECAFA Kagame Cup at Amahoro Stadium's training pitch on Thursday, July 23. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Football

Why Kagame Cup must evolve to match East Africa’s football ambitions, current dynamics

Friday, July 24, 2026
Police HC star Samuel Mbesutunguwe poses for a photo last season.
Handball

Mbesutunguwe opens up on ‘heartbreaking season’, career aspirations

Friday, July 24, 2026
APR will face RSSB Tigers on Friday night at Petit Stade on July 24. Courtesy
Basketball

APR target strong finish against Tigers ahead of playoffs

Friday, July 24, 2026
Vipers SC is among teams to compete at the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup. Courtesy
Football

Vipers SC taking CECAFA Kagame Cup as ideal test  for new season

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Garde Républicaine goalkeeper Liban Mohamed, speaks at a press conference ahead CECAFA Kagame cup. Courtesy
Football

Garde Républicaine goalkeeper warns rivals ahead of Vipers clash

Thursday, July 23, 2026
The total prize pool has increased by 67%, rising from $3.475 million to $5.8 million.

CAF commits record $5.8m prize pool to Women’s AFCON

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Rwanda U19 head coach Kenneth Bugingo speaks to players during a training session ahead the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 at Gahanga Cricket Stadium.
Cricket

Home advantage fuels Rwanda’s ICC U19 World Cup ambition

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Rwanda international Leroy-Jacques Mickels has completed a move to German third-tier side SV Waldhof Mannheim on a free transfer. Courtesy
Football

Amavubi star Leroy-Jacques Mickels joins German side Waldhof Mannheim

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
CECAFA president Paulos Weldehaimanot Andemariam has backed Rwanda’s bid to host the next three editions of the CECAFA Kagame Cup. Courtesy
Football

CECAFA boss backs Rwanda to host next three Kagame Cup editions

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Rayon Sports seek to win their first CECAFA Kagame Cup since it was rebranded in 2002. Courtesy.
Football

What you need to know about 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Craig Randall has rejoined APR ahead of the Rwanda Basketball League Playoffs. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

BAL 2026 MVP Randall rejoins APR

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
APR HC face Police Handball Club
Handball

How APR HC’s Lions reclaimed their throne

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Police FC new head coach Rkyer Jaafar and his assistant, Spanish coach BAKKALI TAHIRI Mostafa
Football

Police unveil Moroccan Rkyer Jaafar as new head coach

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The New Times

French media report Zidane will start as France coach on 1 September

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
American point guard Will Perry has joined REG BBC.
Basketball

Former Patriots star Perry joins REG ahead of basketball league playoffs

Tuesday, July 21, 2026