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Rwanda will host Zambia in the first leg at to their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy
Football

World Cup qualifiers: Rwanda women target strong start against Zambia

Thursday, April 16, 2026
The former Amavubi head coach Constantine is expected to help the team to restore stability, rebuild confidence, and guide Rwanda toward qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027.
Football

Is Constantine’s return to Amavubi a second chance at redemption or risky déjà vu?

Friday, March 20, 2026
APR FC finished the 3rd during CECAFA Kagame Cup 2025 in Tanzania. APR are Rwanda's most successful CECAFA Kagame Cup winners with three titles in 2004, 2007 and most recently in 2010. File
Football

Rwanda's 2026 sporting calendar should be an opportunity to shine beyond hosting

Thursday, March 12, 2026
March will see the beginning of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) with Sahara and Kalahari Conferencee and the playoffs will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, in May. Mugwiza
Basketball

Africa’s top basketball events to watch in 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026
Veteran coach Cheikh Sarr has been appointed head coach of the Senegal women’s national basketball team.
Basketball

Former Rwanda coach Sarr takes over Senegal women’s team

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman are interested in signing APR FC centre-back Clement Niyigena

Al Hilal chase $50,000 rated Niyigena, Niyo in Ukraine for pro trials

Tuesday, January 27, 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
Kenny Gasana has joined Tigers as assistant coach on a one-year deal. Photo courtesy
Basketball

Basketball: Kenny Gasana joins Tigers as assistant coach

Monday, December 22, 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
Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for December 21 to January 18, 2026. COURTESY
Football

AFCON 2025: The favourites, outsiders and dark horses

Friday, December 12, 2025
The African Cycling Excellence Awards ceremony will take place at Zaria Court in Kigali on Saturday, November 29.Courtesy
Volleyball

Weekend sports guide: Kigali hosts African cycling awards as volleyball league returns

Friday, November 28, 2025
L-R: Steven Hagumintwari, Prince Muhizi, Jean Jacques Wilson Nshobozwa, Cadeau de Dieu Furaha and Dieudonne Ndizeye are part of Rwanda's final roster in Tunisia for 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. Photos courtesy
Basketball

Murenzi names final squad for 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday, November 26, 2025