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The 2027 African Cup of Nations (Afcon), set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, could be postponed due to the unpreparedness of the three countries.
Football

Host countries in panic amid AFCON 2027 postponement claims

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Argentine professional Marco Trungelliti will headline the 2026 Rwanda ATP Challenger tournaments as the top seed among 69 international players expected to compete in Kigali
Tennis

Rwanda Challenger 2024 winner Trungelliti returns to Kigali as top seed

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Gisagara Volleyball Club's Adamou Doudou Djibril. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Volleyball

“It’s our time!” Djibril insists Gisagara VC are built to win the title

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Al Hilal and Mamelodi Sundowns vie for the ball during the game at Amahoro Stadium on January 30, 2026. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

CAF CL: Al Hilal loss, Sundowns draw throw Group C wide open

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Uganda is set to host the 2026 CAVB Zone V Club Championship, where Rwanda’s APR clubs have previously claimed both the men’s and women’s titles.
Volleyball

CAVB Zone V Championship to return to Uganda

Monday, February 09, 2026
Prince Muhizi tries to score from the paint as REG beat Inspired Generation 116-70 on Sunday at Petit Stade. Courtesy
Basketball

Basketball: REG down newcomers Inspired Generation in league opener

Monday, February 09, 2026
Kepler VC captain Ivan Mahoro admits he has room for improvement after losing his starting role at the club. Courtesy photo
Volleyball

Mahoro faces fight for starting role at Kepler

Monday, February 09, 2026
Kepler beat EAUR at Ste Famille gymnasium on Saturday, February 7, to keep their playoffs hopes alive.
Volleyball

Kepler VC fight back to beat EAUR

Saturday, February 07, 2026
Valued at $3.5 million (approximately Rwf 5.09 billion), the agreement ranks among the most significant commercial deals in the club’s history.
Football

Rayon Sports, Tanzanian firm ink Rwf 5 bn kit sponsorship deal

Thursday, February 05, 2026
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Press release: Choplife Gaming secures license to launch online sports betting and casino operations in Liberia

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Gayton McKenzie (Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture) at the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy Tour. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images via Getty Images

South Africa ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie

Monday, February 02, 2026
Players tussle it out at a recent Scrabble competition. Courtesy.

Scrabble: Heroes tourney highlights growth of game in Rwanda

Monday, February 02, 2026