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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, eagerly anticipated as a clash between the continent’s football titans, ended in extraordinary controversy, leaving a permanent stain on African football
Football

Chaos mars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, leaving bitter aftertaste and CAF confused

Thursday, January 22, 2026
APR FC skipper Niyomugabo looks so disappointed following the referee's decission at the game against Al Merrikh. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Rwanda FA, league body condemn APR fans’ protests after Al Merrikh draw

Monday, January 19, 2026
Match officials escorted by security agents following the tension at Amahoro Stadium. Tensions flared after APR FC were controversially denied a late winning goal when Dauda Yussif’s powerful long-range strike was ruled out for offside by the match officials. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Taleb blasts referees after Dauda’s disallowed goal against Al Merrikh

Monday, January 19, 2026
Senegal players celebrate AFCON 2025 trophy after a 1–0 victory over Morocco in the final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 18. Courtesy
Football

Senegal crowned AFCON 2025 champions after chaotic final against Morocco

Monday, January 19, 2026
REG had already punched their ticket to the quarterfinals on Wednesday after a commanding 81–53 win over Friend’s Basketball Association of Ivory Coast in their final Group A match.

Weekend sport list: Handball titans clash, WBLA quarterfinals unfold

Friday, December 12, 2025
Former sports journalist Bonnie Mugabe has been appointed Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA) and will assume office effective December 1. Courtesy
Football

Open letter to Bonnie Mugabe: Where you must excel to succeed as FERWAFA Secretary General

Friday, November 28, 2025
Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has suspended referee Justin Karangwa for four weeks following officiating errors during a Rwanda Premier League match between APR FC and Rutsiro FC on Saturday, November 1. Courtesy Photo
Football

Referee Justin Karangwa suspended for a month

Thursday, November 06, 2025
A central referee checks VAR video during an exercise of using VAR at Amahoro Stadium
Football

VAR: A step toward more transparent refereeing in Rwanda Premier League

Friday, October 31, 2025
Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has suspended two referees who officiated the match between AS Muhanga and Bugesera FC, on matchday 5 of the Rwanda Premier League, on 25 October 2025. Courtesy
Football

Ferwafa suspends two more referees

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
FERWAFA boss said that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be tested during the second round of the Rwanda Premier League (RPL).
Football

VAR set to be introduced in Rwanda Premier League

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Rwandan twin referees Aline Umutoni and Alice Umutesi flying high at WAFCON 2024 in Morocco-courtesy
Football

The Rwandan twin referees making headlines at WAFCON 2024

Monday, July 21, 2025
Angry Rayon Sports fans protest against Patrick Ngaboyisonga’s decision to award Bugesera FC a penalty just after their team was denied a penalty seconds earlier in the league match against the home team on Saturday, May 17. Photo: IGIHE.
Football

After years of sowing discontent, FERWAFA finds itself at a crossroads

Friday, May 23, 2025