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CAVB president Bouchra Hajij and Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire at the official launch.
Volleyball

CAVB to debut video challenge technology at 2026 Club Championship

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Rwandan Volleyball Federation has marked a historic milestone with the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system
Volleyball

Video Review debuts in Rwandan volleyball

Monday, March 02, 2026
Centre referee Samuel Uwikunda was at the heart of the controversy after disallowing what would have been Mukura’s equaliser in the 84th minute.
Football

Mukura sue Uwikunda over disallowed goal against Rayon Sports

Monday, February 23, 2026
Gayton McKenzie (Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture) at the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy Tour. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images via Getty Images

South Africa ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie

Monday, February 02, 2026
The author of the story Athan Tashobya (middle) poses for a photo with Zimbabwe fans during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. Courtesy
Football

AFCON in Morocco: Four weeks, one continent, and the meaning of belonging

Friday, January 23, 2026
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
Assistant Referee Aristote Jabo (c) and center referee Abdul Twagirumukiza (L) head down the tunnel after fulltime The former was given a four-match suspension for controversially ruling Dauda Yussif's goal for offside in APR's goalless draw against Al Merrikh on Sunday, January 18 at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Referee Jabo suspended after controversially disallowed APR goal

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Football

CAF condemns ‘unacceptable behavior’ that marred AFCON 2025 final

Monday, January 19, 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
Forward Lassine Sinayoko leads celebrations after equalizing for Mali from the spot in 1-1 draw against Morocco. Photo courtesy
Football

AFCON 2025: Mali hold Morocco as 10-man Egypt qualify for Round of 16

Saturday, December 27, 2025