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The FIFA Series groups released by World Football governing body (FIFA) on Monday, January 19, pooled Rwanda in the same group as Kenya's Harambee Stars, Estonia and Grenada.. File
Football

Rwanda, Kenya drawn in Group A in 2026 FIFA Series

Monday, January 19, 2026
Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has announced the termination of Adel Amrouche’s contract as head coach of the national football team, Amavubi.
Football

Adel Amrouche relieved of his duties at Amavubi

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
In October 2025 Rwanda and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations to strengthen bilateral dialogue. COURTESY

Walking together: Brazil and Rwanda at the start of a shared journey

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Rwanda will finish 2025 sitting 131st on FIFA men's world ranking led by Spain. Photo courtesy
Football

Spain end 2025 atop FIFA men's world rankings, Amavubi stay 131st

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Cyclists ride in a peloton during the 2025 UCI World Road Championship in Kigali in September. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

2025: A year of recurrent déjà vu for Rwanda's sports

Friday, December 19, 2025
US President Donald Trump was in attendence at the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw and received a peace prize [Jia Haocheng/Reuters]
Football

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Groups, teams, format, Trump, peace prize

Saturday, December 06, 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with 24 teams competing across six host cities. Net Photo
Football

What you should know about AFCON 2025

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Amahoro Stadium could FIFA Series in March-April 2026 after FIFA confirmed Rwanda among eight host nations for the matches. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

What to know about FIFA Series as Rwanda is picked among hosts

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A Somalian player condoles Amavubi's Gustave Karibu at fulltime after Somalia beat Rwanda 2-1 in Monday's final FERWAFA U17 group stage match in Addis Ababa. Photo courtesy
Football

CECAFA U17: Amavubi draw criticism after Somalia humiliation

Monday, November 24, 2025
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Football

FIFA World Cup 2026 play-off tournament confirmed

Saturday, November 22, 2025
U-17 national team players during a warm-up session. Courtesy
Football

Rwanda’s youth football dilemma: What must change to return to Africa and global stage

Friday, November 21, 2025
PSG's Achraf Hakimi has been voted African best player of the year
Football

Achraf Hakimi wins 2025 African Player of the Year award

Thursday, November 20, 2025