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Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers fell 107-89 to European champions Rytas Vilnius in their FIBA Intercontinental Cup opener in Beijing. Courtesy
Basketball

RSSB Tigers stumble against Rytas in Intercontinental debut

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Rayon Sports winger Elie Tatou Iradukunda has joined the senior national team squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde. Courtesy
Football

Iradukunda joins Rwanda squad for Liberia, Cape Verde qualifiers  

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Rwanda women’s head coach André Cassa Mbungo has named a provisional squad for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games women’s football qualifiers against Ethiopia. COURTESY
Football

Mbungo names Amavubi women squad for LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Handball

Cameroon end Rwanda’s African youth handball championship campaign

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Frederic Guerin and his Rwandan side were eliminated from African Men's Volleyball Championship quarterfinals after straight-sets loss to host Tunisia on Monday night in Tunis. COURTESY
Volleyball

Rwanda bow out of African volleyball championship as Tunisia reach semis

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Paul Bizimana (left), Jonathan Galloway and Antino Jackson(right)
Basketball

Jackson calls on Rwandan fans to back Tigers in Beijing

Monday, September 21, 2026
Australian Felicity Wilson-Haffenden claimed the U23 Women’s Individual Time Trial (ITT) title at the ongoing 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montréa

Montreal Worlds: Haffenden takes U23 ITT gold as Mwamikazi finishes 39th

Monday, September 21, 2026
Joy-Lance Mickels has arrived in Kigali on Monday as Rwanda stepped up preparations for its opening Group K qualifier against Liberia at Amahoro Stadium on September 25. File
Football

Our objective is to qualify for AFCON 2027--Mickels

Monday, September 21, 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
Rwandan long-distance runner Florence Niyonkuru won bronze in the women’s half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships 2026.Courtesy/ photo

Niyonkuru ’feeling proud’ after striking bronze in Copenhagen

Sunday, September 20, 2026
League leaders Gicumbi FC have won all their three league matches in the BK Pro League. COURTESY
Football

Lotfi targets strong season as Gicumbi FC maintain unbeaten start

Sunday, September 20, 2026