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According to FERWABA, the third edition of the Rwanda Cup features just three teams, APR, REG and RSSB Tigers. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico
Basketball

Why has Rwanda Cup participation dropped?

Monday, October 12, 2026
Equatoguinean Olympian and endurance runner Roberto Mandje brought the Africa 7 Run Your Purpose challenge to Kigali on Saturday, October 10. Courtesy

Equatoguinean Olympian Mandje brings Africa 7 marathon challenge to Kigali

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Mukura VS players celebrate a 2-1 victory over Amagaju FC in the Huye Derby on Sunday, October 11. Photo Courtesy
Football

Mukura claim Huye derby as Gasogi, Sunrise secure crucial wins

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Dutchman Max Houkes claimed his second M25 title in Kigali after defeating India’s Dev Javia in a gripping three-set final
Tennis

Houkes survives Javia upset to win second Kigali M25 title

Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Football

Bugesera beat Etincelles as Marines hold SC Kiyovu in Rubavu

Saturday, October 10, 2026
India's Dev Javia reached Rwanda Open final after defeating Corentin Denolly in straight sets in Saturday's semifinal. COURTESY
Tennis

Dev Javia upsets Denolly to reach first M25 Kigali final

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Gorilla FC celebrate after taking a lead against Rayon Sports through Didier Nshutinziza's own goal
Football

Nshutinziza scores own goal as Gorilla FC upset Rayon Sports

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen

Hamilton, Verstappen welcome Africa’s potential return to F1 calendar

Friday, October 09, 2026
Rwanda international Ignace Ntirenganya celebrates after taking five wickets for Rimuka Cricket Club in Zimbabwe’s NPL T20 Blast. COURTESY
Cricket

Ntirenganya shines with five-wicket haul in Zimbabwe’s NPL T20 Blast

Friday, October 09, 2026
SC Kiyovu head coach Mark Harrison has parted ways with the team after just three league matches. Courtesy
Football

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
Football

Gicumbi aim to extend perfect league start as Rayon face Gorilla

Friday, October 09, 2026
RSSB Tigers and Rwanda Energy Group (REG) will square off at Lycée de Kigali on Friday, October 9. Courtesy
Basketball

RSSB Tigers begin Rwanda Cup defense against REG

Friday, October 09, 2026
Argentina's Lionel Messi
Football

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

Friday, October 09, 2026
Alfred Twahirwa has expressed interest in serving a second term as president of the Rwanda Handball Federation (FERWAHAND)
Handball

Twahirwa seeks second term as FERWAHAND boss

Thursday, October 08, 2026
Patriots Basketball Club head coach Sunny Niyomugabo has joined Burundian champions Urunani BBC. Courtesy
Basketball

Urunani appoint Niyomugabo ahead of BAL qualifiers

Thursday, October 08, 2026
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Tennis

Bax ends Ishimwe’s M25 Kigali run to reach quarterfinals

Thursday, October 08, 2026
Rwanda Men’s Handball League gets underway on Saturday, October 10. Courtesy
Handball

New-look handball league kicks off October 10

Thursday, October 08, 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
Football

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
Football

Ruboneka seals move to Libyan club Al-Tahaddi

Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Senegal National Football Team celebrating their second AFCON title. Courtesy
Football

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

Wednesday, October 07, 2026