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Rayon Sports offers a particularly interesting Rwandan example. Born in Nyanza before eventually becoming based in Kigali, the club has built an exceptionally broad following across Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Football

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

Sunday, October 04, 2026
National team players celebrate the second goal as Rwanda beat Cape Verde 2-1 in a Group K encounter at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde on Tuesday. Courtesy
Football

Amavubi’s Afcon revolution gathers pace as Shema exits at the wrong moment

Friday, October 02, 2026
National team players celebrate the second goal as Rwanda beat Cape Verde 2-1 in a Group K encounter at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde on Tuesday. Courtesy
Football

What do Amavubi need to qualify for AFCON 2027?

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Noam Emeran speaks about his official Rwanda debut in Tuesday’s crucial 2-1 away victory over Cape Verde in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Football

Emeran thrilled after dream Amavubi debut in Cape Verde win

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Midfielder Bonheur Mugisha is the only Rwandan footballer who plays in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hazem. Courtesy
Football

From Heroes FC to Saudi Arabia: The making of Amavubi ace Bonheur Mugisha

Monday, September 28, 2026
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Australian club in Rwanda for two-week visit

Friday, September 25, 2026
Amavubi players during a training session ahead of the game against Liberia.
Football

Constantine eyes end to Rwanda's 22-year AFCON absence as 2027 qualifiers begin

Friday, September 25, 2026
National Team head coach Stephen Constantine, speaks to journalists in Kigali. Amavubi open their Group K campaign against Liberia at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, September 25. Courtesy
Football

Rwanda’s AFCON hopes rest on strong home advantage

Friday, September 25, 2026
Rwanda will face Liberia when the two sides meet in the opening qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Kigali on September 25. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Constantine 'focused on Liberia' as Amavubi begin AFCON 2027 campaign

Monday, September 21, 2026
Rayon Sports fans celebrate after their team’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Police FC at Kigali Pele Stadium on May 11 2026.Photo/Olivie Mugwiza 
Football

When a football team stops being a club

Monday, September 21, 2026
Nairobi will become the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029. COURTESY

Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Champs in historic first

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
APR FC coach Taleb Abderrahim celebrates with his players after eliminating Aigles du Congo from CAF Champions League first round. COURTESY
Football

Taleb sends warning to Zamalek after Aigle du Congo comeback

Monday, September 14, 2026