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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has abandoned its plan to organise the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years. Courtesy.
Football

CAF scraps four-year AFCON plan over Africa Nations League financial concerns

Friday, October 30, 2026
Bayern Munich and Dutch powerhouse Ajax will headline the opening of Kenya’s 60,000-seat Raila Odinga International Stadium with a high-profile friendly in Nairobi on January 5, 2027.
Football

Bayern Munich, Ajax to open Raila Odinga Stadium in January

Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Sports betting in Rwanda: Understanding the impact of new rules on you

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Uganda U17 were crowned champions of CECAFA U17 championship in Kigali after beating Somalia on penalty shootouts in the final at Kigali Pele Stadium. COURTESY
Football

Uganda crowned CECAFA U-17 champions

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Rwanda and Kenya played out a goalless draw in a friendly match at Amahoro Stadium. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Football

Benni McCarthy backs Rwanda to qualify for AFCON 2027

Tuesday, October 06, 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
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
Born on August 5, 1988, in Ngororero District, Gakunzi grew up as the third of four children. File

Boxing began as self-defence, now he’s grooming future champions

Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Football

Girumugisha completes $5.5m move to Al Ahly Tripoli

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Rayon Sports WFC are set to compete in the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers in Kigali. Courtesy
Football

Rayon Women seek CECAFA title after 2025 final heartbreak

Friday, August 14, 2026
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana addresses 243 student-athletes representing 20 teams before travelling to Morogoro, Tanzania for the 23rd FEASSSA Games.

Over 240 student athletes off to Tanzania for FEASSSA Games

Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Blues beat Gor Mahia 2-1 after extra time in the final to win their first CECAFA Kagame Cup since 1998 in Zanzibar. Photo/ Kellya Keza
Football

Rayon players earn lucrative bonuses after CECAFA Kagame Cup triumph

Wednesday, August 12, 2026