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Rayon Sports striker Léandre Willy Esombe Onana celebrates his goal with the teammates as his side eliminate Mukura VS during the Peace Cup at Kigali Pele Stadium. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

PHOTOS: Onana aims high after guiding Rayon to Peace Cup final

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Sunrise FC head coach Innocent Seninga will not be on the touchline when his side welcomes title chasers Kiyovu Sports. Photo: Courtesy.
Football

Seninga to miss Kiyovu clash

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Sports Ministry Permanent Secretary, Zephanie Niyonkuru addresses the FERWAFA extra ordinary assembly on Monday, May 15. Courtesy
Football

Niyonkuru calls on FA to make football profitable

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
L-R: APR defenders Claude Niyomugabo, Prince Buregeya and Clement Niyigena will be out for the remainder of the season through injury-File
Football

APR trio ruled out for rest of the season

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
APR FC players celebrate the crucial win as they beat SC Kiyovu 2-1 to qualify for the 2023 Peace Cup Final against Rayon Sports. Courtesy
Football

Peace Cup: Five things we learnt from the weekend semifinals

Monday, May 15, 2023
The newly elected FERWAFA interim President Marcel Matiku Habyarimana. He will take charge of the federation in an interim role until the new FA boss is elected on June 24. Courtesy
Football

Habyarimana named Ferwafa interim boss

Monday, May 15, 2023
Gicumbi FC restored their hopes of earning a promotion to the topflight league following Sunday’s 1-0 victory over Etoile de l’Est at Gicumbi Stadium.
Football

Gicumbi back in topflight promotion race as Vision upset Amagaju

Monday, May 15, 2023
Sandviken IF's striker Lague Byiringiro made his official league debut for Sandvikens IF as they beat Boden 2-0. He was introduced in the 69th minute and had a great outing.Courtesy
Football

Players Abroad: York on target as Byiringiro makes Sandvikens league debut

Monday, May 15, 2023
AS FAR Rabat's Emmanuel Imanishimwe controls the ball during the match. He is now arguably among the best left -backs on the African continent. Courtesy
Football

How Imanishimwe cemented his name in Moroccan football

Monday, May 15, 2023
Rwandan international referee Salma Mukansanga is among the referees selected to officiate in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Courtesy
Football

Mukansanga to officiate at 2023 Women's World Cup

Sunday, May 14, 2023
Rayon Sports Women Football Club were crowned 20222023 women second division league champions after beating Indahangarwa 4-3 on penalty shoot-outs after both teams played a 1-1 draw at Bugesera stadium on Sunday.
Football

Rayon Sports women crowned second division league champions

Sunday, May 14, 2023
APR FC players celebrate Christian Ishimwe's goal as Army side came from a goal down to beat Kiyovu Sports 2-1 at the Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, May 14. Courtesy
Football

Ishimwe's superb strike sends APR to Peace Cup final

Sunday, May 14, 2023
APR head coach Ben Moussa speaks to his goalkeeper Pierre Ishimwe after getting injury during the first leg match against Kiyovu at Bugesera Stadium. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Peace Cup: APR hit by injury crisis ahead of Kiyovu clash

Sunday, May 14, 2023
Rayon Sports players celebrate a goal that enabled the Blues to eliminate Mukura Victory Sports from the semifinals on a 4-3 aggregate victory on Saturday May 13. Courtesy
Football

Rayon oust Mukura, advance to Peace Cup final

Saturday, May 13, 2023
Marine FC striker Arthur Gitego wins the ball against Gasogi United defender during the game. Gitego who got an injury will be ruled out for the rest of season
Football

Injured Gitego ruled out for rest of the season

Saturday, May 13, 2023
Rayon Sports coach Francis Haringingo has challenged his side to win the 2023 Peace Cup.
Football

Haringingo turns focus to 2023 Peace Cup title

Friday, May 12, 2023
Rwanda national football team target, Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye, has been shortlisted as one of the five competitors for the 2022-23 Soulier d’Ebene, or the Ebony Shoe award
Football

Ndayishimiye nominated for Belgium's Ebony shoe award

Friday, May 12, 2023
AS Kigali women's team midfielder Alodie Kayitesi during a traing session . Courtesy
Football

Meet Kayitesi, AS Kigali women midfield maestro

Friday, May 12, 2023
SC Kiyovu skipper Yves Kimenyi interacts with APR FC players a 1-1 draw at Bugesera Stadium on Wednesday, May 10. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Five things we learnt from Peace Cup semifinals

Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Football

Promotion playoff: Kamoso elated with goal against Vision FC

Thursday, May 11, 2023