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APR FC players pose for a photo during a match at Pele Stadium on July 27. Photo by Olivie Mugwiza.

When football was never just football

Friday, September 11, 2026
Former Senegal coach Pape Thiaw speaking at SportsBiz Africa Forum in Kigali on Thursday, September 10. COURTESY PHOTO
Football

Pape Thiaw: World Cup 2026 left Senegal with a bitter taste, but Africa is not far off

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Rwanda international Joy-Lance Mickels was all smiles during Sabah FC's final training session at Old Trafford before Thursday's Champions League clash against Manchester United. COURTESY

Mickels eyes dream Champions League night at Old Trafford

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Jules Kalisa. COURTESY

Rest with the angels, Jules: The man who became the face of Rwandan football

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Former football administrator Jules Kalisa died in India on Sunday, September 6, after a long illness. He was 55. Courtesy
Football

Football fraternity, family mourn former administrator Kalisa

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
SC Kiyovu players celebrate the victory after defeating Police FC 1-0 to win the 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Sunday. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

Kiyovu’s rare trophy offers hope—now comes the hard part

Friday, September 04, 2026
Rwandan gospel singer Israel Mbonyi is among namers of baby gorillas of the 21st edition of Kwita Izina, the annual gorilla naming ceremony scheduled for Friday, September 4, in Kinigi, Musanze District. File
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Israel Mbonyi, Patrice Evra to name baby gorillas

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Aston Villa host Arsenal at Villa Park on Monday in a Premier League fixture. Courtesy
Football

Aston Villa Vs Arsenal: Current and former Visit Rwanda partners meet at Villa Park

Monday, August 31, 2026
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Football

Yaya Touré makes history as first African coach to reach Champions League group-stage

Friday, August 28, 2026
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Football

Mickels nearly quit football, now he’s in the UEFA Champions League

Thursday, August 27, 2026
The 32-year-old winger crowned a remarkable European night by scoring in extra time as Sabah produced a stunning comeback
Football

History as Joy-Lance Mickels, Sabah FK qualify for UEFA Champions League

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Adel Amrouche. courtesy
Football

FERWAFA ordered to pay Amrouche Rwf530m over 'unfair dismissal'

Tuesday, August 25, 2026