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Mungo Jitiada, the 67-year-old veteran coach, commonly known as Vigoureux, died on Thursday morning in Rubavu .
Football

Rubavu-born players lead football fraternity in tributes to deceased ‘mentor’ “Vigoureux”

Friday, September 13, 2024
Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, secured a noteworthy 0-0 draw against Nigerian giants in Kigali on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy
Football

Rwanda make good point against Nigeria, plus unceremonious farewell, and Rayon at it…again!

Friday, September 13, 2024
Jitiada Mungo Vigoureux, a veteran youth coach who passed away on Thursday, September 12.
Football

Teams to observe a minute of silence in honor of late coach ‘Vigoureux’

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Rwanda, hosts Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan, and Djibouti have been pooled in Group A of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 CECAFA Qualifiers slated for October 6-20 in Tanzania.
Football

CAF U20 CECAFA Qualifiers: Rwanda, hosts Tanzania pooled in Group A

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Mungo Jitiada, the 67-year-old veteran coach, commonly known as Vigoureux, died on Thursday morning in Rubavu .
Football

Celebrated Rubavu youth coach ‘Vigoureux’ dies at 67

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids arrived in Kigali on Wednesday evening ahead of their CAF Champions League second round first leg clash with APR FC on Saturday, September 14-Photo by IGIHE
Football

CAF CL: Pyramids jet in ahead of APR clash

Thursday, September 12, 2024
National team players sing the national anthem as Rwanda held Nigerian Super Eagles to a goalless draw at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, September 11. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Five things we learned from Rwanda's draw with Nigeria

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari cheers to the supporters as Rwanda held Nigeria to a 0-0 draw at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali in a 2025 AFCON Group D match day 2 qualifier. Courtesy
Football

Player ratings: Ntwari steals the show as Victor Boniface struggles upfront

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Amavubi goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari after a goalless draw against Nigeria. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Ntwari insists Rwanda showed Nigeria how ‘big’ they are

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Nigeria caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has said he won't continue his job during their upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Libya in October-courtesy
Football

Nigeria coach steps down after Amavubi draw

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Each APR’ player will receive $3000 (approximately Rwf3,600,000) if they eliminate Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

APR players promised $3000 each to eliminate Pyramids

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Football

Spittler praises his players after Nigeria draw

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Natioanal team head coach Frank Torsten Spittle revealed plans to retire from coaching career after his one-year contract ends in November. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Spittler hints at retirement when his Amavubi contract expires

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Winger Gilbeet tries to dribble past Nigeria's Ola Aina during during Tuesday afternoon's goalless draw at Amahoro Stadium-Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Improved Rwanda hold Super Eagles in Kigali 

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
President Paul Kagame interacts with Richard Nyirishema, Minister of Sports as He attends Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations FCON qualifier between Rwanda and Nigeria at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, September 10. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

PHOTOS: Kagame returns to local football after eight years 

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Rwandan veteran midfielder Haruna Niyonzima has confirmed that he has retired from international football. Courtesy - Copy
Football

Niyonzima announces retirement from international football

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Rwanda welcome the Super Eagles of Nigeria to Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy
Football

Amavubi back to Amahoro Stadium ahead of Nigeria clash

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Rwanda head coach Torsten Frank Spittler gives instructions to the players during a training session ahead of the game against Nigeria on Tuesday. Courtesy
Football

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Spittler expects tough test against ‘world-class’ Nigeria

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Veteran former Amavubi captain Haruna Niyonzima accorded with a fanfare reception at Rayon Sports two months ago. Courtesy
Football

Niyonzima's contract termination: A dent on Rayon Sports’ image

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The Super Eagles take on Group D rivals Rwanda at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy
Football

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: We can’t afford to drop points, warns Troost-Ekong

Monday, September 09, 2024