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National team fans cheer on Joy-Slayd Mickels and teammates and staff upon the arrival at Kigali International Airport on Friday, October 2. The fanfare reception took place following a 2-1 crucial victory over Cape Verde in a Group K encounter at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde on Tuesday, September 29. Photos by Craish Bahizi

PICTORIAL: Colourful fans accord Amavubi a fanfare welcome

Friday, October 02, 2026
Amavubi players take a team photo ahead of their game Vs Cape Verde last week.
Football

Amavubi to face Kenya in friendly game

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

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
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

‘Revolution has begun’—Constantine upbeat after Rwanda stun Cape Verde

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
Rwanda beat Liberia 3-1 on Friday in Kigali in the opening Group K match of the AFCON 2027 Qualifiers. Photo/ Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Constantine warns Liberia win is ‘just the beginning’

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Rwanda beat Liberia 3-1 in their Group K opener at Amahoro Stadium on Friday.
Football

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Rwanda beat Liberia in Kigali

Friday, September 25, 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