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 Peter Kamasa
Peter Kamasa
APR FC players celebrate a goal during the league match against SC Kiyovu at Kigali Stadium.
APR SG reveals secret behind unbeaten run
Salomon Nirisarike, who plays in Armenia is the best paid Rwandan professional footballer player. The 23 year-old featured for several clubs in Rwanda like Etincelles, Rayon Sports and APR. / Courtesy.
The 10 highest paid Rwandan professional footballers
Match officials get into a confrontation with players during a football match. Ferwafa has vowed to punish errant referees.
FERWAFA vows to punish poor officiating in football matches
Rayon Sports players posing for group photo in a previous match. / File.
Rayon Sport, Airtel-Tigo agree Rwf240m sponsorship deal
Meddie Kagere.
Coronavirus: Migi, Kagere not allowed back in Tanzania
Thierry Manzi (right) has called on football fans to heed government guidelines on curbing the spread of the coronavirus as the country seeks to return to normalcy. / Sam Ngendahimana.
Coronavirus: 'Stay calm and follow guidelines'
Gicumbi FC players protect the ball during a league match against SC Kiyovu at Umumena Stadium. / Sam Ngendahimana.
New Gicumbi coach has his work cut out
SC Kiyovu and APR FC players vie for the ball during a league match at Kigali stadium. Due to COVID-19 sports competitions have been suspended. / Sam Ngendahimana.
COVID-19: Sports federations throw weight behind preventive measures
Moise Mugisha (third, in purple) made his Tour du Rwanda debut in 2018 when he finished 10th before dropping 40th position last year. However, the 22-year- old bounced back against the odds to finish second this year. / File.
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Mugisha eyes 'stronger showing' at 2021 Tour du Rwanda edition
Natnael Tesfazion (in yellow) was well-guarded in the peloton by his Eritrean compatriots during Stage 8 on Sunday, having started the day with a 1:30 second lead over the closest challenger Moise Mugisha who finished second. Swiss rider Patrick Schelling completed the podium.
Eritrean Tesfazion crowned Tour du Rwanda champion
Natnael Tesfazion, 20, was in the Yellow Jersey for four days - since Stage 4 - en route to his victory as the third Eritrean and second in a row to win the Tour du Rwanda. Photo:
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Tesfazion crowned Tour du Rwanda 2020 champion
Despite winning fourth stages, Valencia Jhonatan Restrepo is sixth overall going into Sunday's ultimate stage. Rwanda's Moise Mugisha remains second, 90 seconds behind red-hot favourite Natnael Tesfazion who has been in the Yellow Jersey since winning Stage 4 on Wednesday. Photo:
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Tour du Rwanda: Restrepo claims fourth win, Tesfazion retains Yellow
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Mugisha insists ‘battle for Yellow’ still on despite 68-second deficit
Team Rwanda riders, including Joseph Areruya (2nd-R, front row), have struggled to live up to the expectations despite comprising three former winners of the Tour du Rwanda. Photo:
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Tour du Rwanda: Rampant Restrepo wins Stage 6, Mugisha cuts gap at top
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Tour du Rwanda 2020: Restrepo not entertaining Yellow Jersey talk
Valencia Jhonatan Restrepo (L) edged a host of riders in a photo finish to win Stage 5 in Musanze on Thursday afternoon, making his second victory in this year's Tour du Rwanda following his Stage 3 triumph on Tuesday. Photo:
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Tour du Rwanda 2020: Restrepo wins Stage 5, Tesfazion stays in Yellow
Moise Mugisha (second), seen here part of a breakaway group in Stage 4 on Wednesday, is making his third Tour du Rwanda appearance since the 2018 debut. / Photo: Courtesy.
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Tour du Rwanda 2020: Mugisha eyes Tesfazion’s Yellow Jersey
Natnael Tesfazion is the new Yellow Jersey bearer after winning Stage 4 in Rubavu District on Wednesday afternoon. He is the 13th Eritrean to win a Tour du Rwanda stage since the race turned international in 2009. Photo:
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Tour du Rwanda 2020: Mugisha moves into second behind Eritrean Tesfazion

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