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Al Hilal SC, APR FC and Rayon Sports play their second leg matches in Kigali this weekend. Courtesy
Football

Kigali braces for action-packed CAF football weekend

Friday, September 11, 2026
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
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Jules Kalisa to be laid to rest on September 14

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
Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire opened SportsBiz Africa Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, September 9. Courtesy Photo

Golf, esports and investment headline SportsBiz Africa Week in Kigali

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Ballon d'Or 2026
Football

Ballon d’Or 2026: Yamal, Mbappé and Messi headline nominees

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Jules Kalisa. COURTESY

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

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Former Mukura Victory Sports assistant coach Thierry Nimubona has died after battling an illness, photo by courtesy.
Football

Former Mukura assistant coach Nimubona dies after illness

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
SKOL Chief Commercial Officer Jean-Dominique Marcireau speaks at the 2026/27 Season Kick-off Cocktail Reception, which brought together Rwanda Premier League officials, SKOL representatives and other BK Pro League partners, in Kigali on September 3, 2026. All Photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico.
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SKOL, RPL team up to draw bigger crowds, boost fan experience, nurture young talent

Monday, September 07, 2026
Taleb APR FC head coach Abedrrahim has blamed his side's loss to Aigles du Congo on poor refereeing. Courtesy
Football

Taleb hits out at referees after APR’s Champions League loss

Monday, September 07, 2026