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Liverpool crowned Premier League champions

Friday, June 26, 2020
Faustin Usengimana, 26, won the 2012-13 and the 2016-17 league titles with Rayon Sports before joining Buildon FC in March 2019.

‘I am open to new offers’ – Free agent Usengimana

Thursday, June 25, 2020
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) won the league title for seven consecutive seasons between 2012 and 2018 before UTB dethroned them last year. Photos: / File.

Volleyball: RRA optimistic about reclaiming league title

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Right-back Mohamed Mpozembizi (L) joined Sunrise last week, bringing an end to his four-year stint with Police. Here he is seen vying for the ball during a past league match against Gicumbi at Kigali Stadium in October. / Courtesy photo.

Sunrise set high targets for next season after signing Police duo

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Fu00e9licitu00e9 Rwemalika (2nd-L) and other officials from the Rwandan sports community at the event to donate the hand sanitisers to taxi-moto riders in Downtown, Nyarugenge District, on Tuesday. / Courtesy.

RNOSC marks Olympic Day

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Eric Rutanga (#3) is seen here in action during a past league match against Heroes FC at Bugesera Stadium last season. The left-back won five league titles u2013 three with APR and two with Rayon Sports u2013 in the last eight years. / Courtesy.

Eric Rutanga revels in ‘exciting challenge’ after move to Yanga

Monday, June 22, 2020
Felix Sempoma is the head coach of Ignite Benediction Club and assistant coach of the national cycling team.
Cycling

Covid-19: Sempoma worried over riders' fitness

Monday, June 22, 2020
Police handball club won the 2019 East and Central Africa Handball Federation (ECAHF) senior club championship after beating local rivals APR 30-21 in the final.

ECAHF Tournament: Police to defend title in Kenya

Sunday, June 21, 2020
Michael Sarpong, 24, was the club's top-scorer with 16 goals as Rayon Sports romped to their ninth league title last year. / Courtesy photo.

Sarpong set to join Simba

Friday, June 19, 2020
Once he makes his debut for Rayon Sports, Harlley will become just the second Togelese to play for the club and the first since Guelli Koffi in 2014. / Net photo.

“Let’s make history together” – new Rayon striker Alex Harlley

Friday, June 19, 2020
Alex Harlley, 27, has played in the United States since he was 18.
Football

Rayon sign Togolese striker Harlley

Friday, June 19, 2020
Burundi international Omar Ngando previously played for AS Kigali.
Football

Omar Ngando: New SC Kiyovu signing thrilled to work with Karekezi

Thursday, June 18, 2020
Fidu00e8le Nyirimana (C) celebrates with his players Madison Placide Sibomana (L) and Olivier Ntagengwa after winning this year's Ubutwari Volleyball Tournament in February.

Nyirimana targets first league title with UTB

Thursday, June 18, 2020
Fu00e9licien Muhitira is one of the only two Rwandans who have so far qualified for the 32nd Olympic Games due next year in Tokyo, Japan. / File photo.

Muhitira in early preps for Kigali Peace Marathon

Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Muhadjiri Hakizimana, 23, arrived in the country over the weeken after terminating his contract with UAE side Emirates FC last month.
Football

Muhadjiri shrugs off Rayon transfer claims

Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Rachid Mutebi helped Mukura to their 2018 Peace Cup glory before joining Etincelles at the start of last season.
Football

Ugandan striker Mutebi threatens to leave Etincelles

Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Yannick Mukunzi, 24, won league titles with APR and Rayon Sports before his move to Swidish side Sandviken last year. / File photo.

Midfielder Mukunzi believes he still has room for improvement

Monday, June 15, 2020
Ben Tom Zimurinda during a past tournament earlier this year.
Other Sports

Chess: Interim executive team elected to run federation for a year

Monday, June 15, 2020
The revamped Isonga programme will not only have football, but also include basketball and volleyball among other sports. There will be a centre of excellence in each of the 30 districts in the country.
Other Sports

Sports Ministry mulls ambitious plan to unearth, nurture talent

Sunday, June 14, 2020
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Innocent Nshuti: Tracing the meteoric rise of the APR star

Saturday, June 13, 2020