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Rwanda has been drawn in Group Y in the FIFA World Cup & Festival 2026 which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, in October. COURTESY
Football

Rwanda U15 drawn in Group Y for FIFA World Cup & Festival 2026

Saturday, September 19, 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
Rwanda head coach Stephen Constantine has named his squad for September AFCON 2027 Qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde in September. Courtesy
Football

Constantine names provisional squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
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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
Rwanda international Leroy-Jacques Mickels has completed a move to German third-tier side SV Waldhof Mannheim on a free transfer. Courtesy
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Amavubi star Leroy-Jacques Mickels joins German side Waldhof Mannheim

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Rwandan forward Joy-Lance Mickels has signed a new two-year contract with Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK after finishing as the league’s top scorer. Olivier Mugwiza
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Mickels extends Sabah stay after golden boot season

Friday, May 29, 2026
Amavubi forward Joy-Lance Mickels (R) wheels away in celebration after scoring a late winner to help Sabah FK come from behind to beat Zira FK 2-1 and win Azerbaijan Cup on Wednesday, May 13. Photo courtesy  
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Joy-Lance Mickels scores late winner as Sabah FK lift Azerbaijan Cup

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Amavubi forward Joy-Lance Mickels (R) wheels away in celebration after scoring a late winner to help Sabah FK come from behind to beat Zira FK 2-1 and win Azerbaijan Cup on Wednesday, May 13. Photo courtesy
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Joy-Lance Mickels scores late winner as Sabah FK lift Azerbaijan Cup

Thursday, May 14, 2026
A cross-border truck crosses Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Oil prices have surged roughly 40% since the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic fury against Iran, on February 28, 2026. COURTESY

US-Israel-Iran war reaches day 46: Why Africa pays the price

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi says he takes FIFA Series International Friendlies seriously as he looks to prepare early his team for AFCON 2027. Courtesy
Football

Why Tanzania coach Gamondi takes FIFA Series seriously

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
FERWAFA announced that a new head coach of Amavubi is expected to be appointed between the end of February and early March. Craish BAHIZI
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New Amavubi head coach to be appointed before FIFA Series

Tuesday, February 24, 2026