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REG BBC head coach Dean Murray and Team captain Olivier Shyaka speak to journalists during a news briefing on Friday, May 19. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

BAL 2023: Pride at stake as REG battles Al Ahly

Friday, May 19, 2023
REG players during a training session at Kigali Arena on May 19. Tickets for the opening game between home side REG BBC and Egyptian giants Al Ahly have been sold out. Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

What you should know about BAL ticket prices

Friday, May 19, 2023
Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju speaks to journalists on May 19. She said major benefits in hosting BAL in Rwanda have been achieved. Photo by Dan GATSINZI
Basketball

Rwanda ‘in talks’ to extend BAL partnership

Friday, May 19, 2023
The New Times
Basketball

BAL: Beyond the game, what’s on the calendar side events

Friday, May 19, 2023
Amagaju players during their league tie against Vision FC at Mumena Stadium on May 7. Nyamagabe based team will face Etoile de l’Est in the topflight league promotion battle slated for Saturday, May 20. Dan Gatsinzi
Football

Amagaju boss Nshimyumuremyi tips team to fight till last breath

Friday, May 19, 2023
Basketball Africa League President Amadou Gallo Fall addresses journalists on Friday, May 19. Amadou announced that tickets to BK Arena have been sold out. Photo Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

BAL Playoffs: Tickets for REG vs Al Ahly sold-out ahead of Saturday clash

Friday, May 19, 2023
Athletes compete during Kigali International Peace Marathon. Over 10,000 athletes are expected to register to participate in the forthcoming 18th edition of the Kigali International Peace Marathon slated for June 11. Sam N
Other Sports

Over 10,000 athletes expected for Kigali Peace Marathon 2023

Friday, May 19, 2023
RwandAir has become the official airline partner of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) through an extension of its sponsorship of the league for a third consecutive year. File
Basketball

RwandAir announces BAL deal as elite Africa basketball returns to Kigali

Friday, May 19, 2023
TOPSHOT - Morocco's defender #02 Achraf Hakimi (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after converting the last penalty during the penalty shoot-out to win the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Morocco and Spain at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on December 6, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)
Football

CAF unveils qualification format for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Friday, May 19, 2023
Axel Mpoyo is a regular member of the Rwandan national team. He contributed 5.5 points per game for REG during the 2022 Sahara Conference. Dan Nsengiyumva
Basketball

BAL Playoffs: Who is who among BAL finalists?

Friday, May 19, 2023
Olivier Mugabo Nizeyimana, the outgoing FERWAFA President. Courtesy
Football

Things you need to know about next month's Ferwafa elections

Friday, May 19, 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. Courtesy
Football

How Gicumbi FC kept their topflight promotion hopes alive

Friday, May 19, 2023
Sandvikens IF midfielder Yannick Mukunzi will be out for at least three weeks after suffering a groin injury. Internet photo
Football

Injured Mukunzi ruled out for three weeks

Thursday, May 18, 2023
CAF Disciplinary Board slapped a forfeit against Rwanda over fielding an ineligible player in midfielder Kevin Muhire during their 2023 AFCON Group L qualifier against Benin held in Kigali.Courtesy
Football

Amavubi forfeit: Who should take the blame?

Thursday, May 18, 2023
REG Basketball Club star point guard Adonis Filer during a warm-up in a friendly match against APR BBC on Monday, May 15. Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

BAL playoffs: Filer ‘feeling motivated’ ahead of Al Ahly game

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Kiyovu Sports star striker Bienvenue Mugenzi now back from injury and ready for trip to Nyagatare ahead of Sunday’s Primus National League clash with Sunrise.
Football

Mugenzi fit for Kiyovu trip to Sunrise

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Belgian Challenger Pro League side KMSK Deinze has confirmed that Rwanda international Djihad Bizimana will leave the club at the end of the season after two years of service. Courtesy
Football

Bizimana set to leave KMSK Deinze

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The New Times
Basketball

Rwanda to host 2023 BAL innovation summit

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Gasogi striker Godwin Blessing (L) in action during a past game against Rwamagana City. The club suspended him indefinitely following a bust-up with head coach Paul Kiwanuka on Tuesday-courtesy
Football

Gasogi suspends Blessing over misconduct

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Amavubi's Kevin Muhire vies for the ball during the 1-all draw in a tightly-contested AFCON Group L qualifier held Wednesday, March 29, at empty Kigali Pelé Stadium. Courtesy
Football

CAF charges Rwanda over fielding ‘suspended’ Muhire in Benin qualifier

Wednesday, May 17, 2023