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Yannick Mukunzi. File.
Football

CAF slaps Rayon Sports with $20,000 fine, three players suspended

Friday, August 10, 2018
Thierry Manzi (right) was handed Rayon Sportsu2019 captaincy last month, replacing want-away Pierrot Kwizera. Courtesy
Football

Manzi urges teammates to remain focused ahead of Mukura Peace Cup final clash

Friday, August 10, 2018
Rayon Sports midfielder Yannick Mukunzi (with the ball) provided assist for the second goal during the 2-0 victory over Sunrise at Kigali Stadium yesterday. Courtsey
Football

Peace Cup: Niyonzima, Muhire fire Rayon into final

Friday, August 10, 2018
Rayon Sports players in a past match against Marines. File.
Football

Peace Cup: APR seen off, Sunrise out to challenge Rayon for final berth

Thursday, August 09, 2018
Jean Baptiste Kayiranga previously coached Rayon Sports, Kiyovu SC, Pepiniere, Gicumbi, Mukura and the national team Amavubi. File photo
Football

Kayiranga parts ways with Alliance Sports Club

Tuesday, August 07, 2018
The youngsters listen to coach Yves Rwasamanzi after their final training session at Kigali Stadium on Monday. Courtesy.
Football

Rwasamanzi optimistic ahead of Africa U17 Cup qualifiers

Tuesday, August 07, 2018
While APR need to win today to reach the Peace Cup final a third time in a row, a draw will see Mukura reach the final for the first time since 2009. File photo.
Football

Mukura buoyant ahead of first Peace Cup final in 9 years

Tuesday, August 07, 2018
The U17 Amavubi Starlets have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Tanzania, Burundi, Somalia and Sudan. They are seen here in a training session at Kigali Stadium last week. Courtesy.
Football

Rwasamanzi names squad for CAF U-17 Qualifiers

Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Participants of the programme pose for a group photo at Dove Hotel in Gisozi yesterday. Frederic Byumvuhore.
Football

Over 100 children attend ambassadors football competition

Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Sunrise FC
Football

Peace Cup semis: Sunrise upset Rayon Sports in first-leg

Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Rayon Sports players have a chat during half-time break in a past league match at Kigali Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana
Football

Peace cup: Sunrise host Rayon Sports in semis

Monday, August 06, 2018
Former Rayon Sports defender Faustin Usengimana vies for the ball with former Kiyovu SC captain Fabrice Kakure Mugheni during a past league match. Usengimana, 24, penned a 2-year deal with the Kuwaiti side on Saturday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Usengimana inks 2-year deal with Khaitan SC of Kuwait

Monday, August 06, 2018
Amavubi skipper Haruna Niyonzima is regarded as one of the most talented and skilled footballers in the country has ever known. The former Etincelles, Rayon Sports and APR playmaker hails from Rubavu. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Rubavu: Rwanda’s source of football talent

Sunday, August 05, 2018
AS Kigali Head coach Eric Nshimiyimana. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Why coach Nshimiyimana is living on borrowed time at AS Kigali

Saturday, August 04, 2018
She-Amavubi midfielder Alice Kalimba with the ball, she also plays for AS Kigali women football team. File photo.
Football

Meet Kalimba, AS Kigali and She-Amavubi’s star midfielder

Friday, August 03, 2018
24-year old forward Saido Berahino was only four years old when he lost his father during Burundiu2019s civil war in 1997. Net photo.
Football

From Burundi to the baggies: The Saido Berahino story

Friday, August 03, 2018
Rayon Sportsu2019 Ismailla Diarra has completed the deal to join the Algerian team. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Rayon’s Malian striker Diarra joins Algeria’s CA Bordj Bou Arréridj

Thursday, August 02, 2018
24-year old Wai Yeka (right) was signed by Alliance SC on a two-year deal last week. The striker scored 11 goals for Musanze FC in the 2017-2018 season. Courtesy
Football

Wai Yeka relishes move to TZ’s Alliance SC

Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Amran Nshimiyimana (#5) and forward Muhadjiri Hakizimana (#10) celebrate the formeru2019s opening goal during APRu2019s 3-0 win over Police last Thursday at Amahoro Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

APR optimistic for 2017-18 season’s double

Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Gor Mahia leading scorer Jacques Tuyisenge was named Kenya Premier League player of the month for June. Net photo.
Football

Tuyisenge targets more goals in Confederation Cup

Tuesday, July 31, 2018