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President Paul Kagame and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem look at a car displayed at the FIA Awards Ceremony in Kigali on December 13, 2024. Courtesy

Africa’s F1 moment: Rwanda can take its place on the global sporting table

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

Rwandan motorsport personality Queen Kalimpinya.

African drivers welcome historic Rwanda-F1 Grand Prix deal

Thursday, October 15, 2026

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem speaks about bringing back V8 power units on October 13, the same day Rwanda announced a 10-year agreement to host a Formula One Grand Prix in Kigali. Olivier Mugwiza

F1 eyes V8 engine return at African Grand Prix in Rwanda

Thursday, October 15, 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

Kenyan outside hitter Dennis Ireke has returned to APR VC ahead of the 2026/27 season after spending several months away from the club.

Ireke returns to APR ahead of new volleyball season

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Last of the French musketeers Monfils officially retired from tennis

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

A car is displayed during the FIA Awards Ceremony in Kigali on December 13, 2024. Courtesy

Five key things to know about Rwanda’s Formula One Grand Prix

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

Kirehe VC new head coach Viateur Sibomana. Courtesy

Sibomana targets gradual progress as Kirehe VC rebuilds for new season

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

Rwanda will host PFL Africa finals on December 12.courtesy

Kigali to host 2026 PFL Africa finals in December

Monday, October 12, 2026

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Jordan game-worn 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for $14 million

Monday, October 12, 2026

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced that Rwanda will host the next edition of the FIBA AfroCan in July 2027. Courtesy

Rwanda to host 2027 FIBA AfroCan

Monday, October 12, 2026

Members of Roadwork Run Club and other sports enthusiasts joined Jordanian adventurer Saddam Alaya at Amahoro Stadium on October 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Kigali runners join Jordanian adventurer’s peace walk

Monday, October 12, 2026

Houkes won his second M25 Kigali after defeating Javia in three sets on Sunday. COURTESY

Houkes hails Javia’s grit after thrilling Rwanda Open finale

Monday, October 12, 2026