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SC Kiyovu fans and players celebrate after defeating Police FC 1-0 to win the 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

People: Who really belongs to a football club? (Part Two)

Monday, October 19, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA boss pose for a photo.The ongoing tensions between FIFA and UEFA have largely been framed as a battle over governance, commercial interests and control of football's future.
Football

FIFA–UEFA rift: Has European football's global influence gone too far?

Wednesday, August 12, 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
Premier League side Aston Villa announcing Visit Rwanda as its new principal partner, official tourism partner and official coffee partner.
Football

From Arsenal’s sleeve to Aston Villa’s chest – why Visit Rwanda’s Premier League leap matters

Friday, July 17, 2026
RSSB Tigers players celebrate after being crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) champions, following a thrilling 90-88 victory over Angola's Petro de Luanda in the final at BK Arena on Sunday. Olivier Mugwiza

What we learned from a historic sports weekend

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
AFCON 2027 will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Under “Pamoja,” the region recently hosted CHAN..
Football

AFCON 2027: East Africa’s moment of truth

Friday, May 08, 2026
Former Kenya international and Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga was named acting Kenyan FA president on Friday. TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images
Football

FIFA investigate Kenyan FA amidst AFCON hosting uncertainty

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
In March, Capital Markets Authority (CMA), the Ministry of Sports (MINISPORTS), and Rwanda Stock Exchange launched a targeted campaign encouraging athletes to invest through the regulated market. File

Discipline beyond the game: Investing for life after success

Thursday, April 23, 2026
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has defended the Appeals Board's ruling to award the AFCON 2025 to Morocco
Football

Motsepe defends CAF Appeals Board’s AFCON ruling

Thursday, March 19, 2026
CAF's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco at the expense of Senegal continues to spark intense debate across the continent. Courtesy
Football

CAF’s retrospective ruling on Senegal reshapes African football’s credibility

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
CAF's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco at the expense of Senegal continues to spark intense debate across the continent. Courtesy
Football

CAF decision to strip Senegal of AFCON draws criticism

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Jorge Viana, the President of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, speaks to The New Times in Kigali on Tuesday, February 3. ALL PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Economy

Brazilian business executive talks commercial ties, football opportunities

Wednesday, February 04, 2026