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US Monastir players before the competition. With Monastir out of BAL and Zamalek not participating in the 2023 season, the BAL will crown a new champion in May.
Basketball

BAL 2023: 5 things that stood out in Sahara Conference

Friday, March 24, 2023
Ivoire Olympique players in a group photo before facing APR FC in Peace Cup. The team head coach Amran Hategekimana said that Friday’s encounter against AS Muhanga will be a do-or-die game.
Football

Hategekimana taking AS Muhanga clash like a ‘final’

Friday, March 24, 2023
National Football team' goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwali during the game
Football

AFCON Qualifiers: Five things we learnt from Rwanda's draw with Benin

Thursday, March 23, 2023
FIFA provisionally suspends football coach in DR Congo from taking part in any football-related activities (both at national and international level) for a period of five months.
Football

FIFA provisionally suspends football coach in DR Congo

Thursday, March 23, 2023
CAF ordered Rwanda to play their return leg against the West African country in Cotonou.

Rwanda awaits CAF decision on venue for Benin return leg clash

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Rwanda National Police's team will face Burundi on Thursday at 3PM in the ongoing Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Games.

EAPCCO Games: Rwanda face Burundi in football title decider

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Team captain Meddie Kagere tries go past Benin's defender during the game.
Football

Ferrer insists Rwanda deserved more than a draw in Cotonou

Thursday, March 23, 2023
AS Muhanga head coach Abdul Mbarushimana shouts to his players during the game. The second league team is expected to join the Premier League next season. File
Football

AS Muhanga coach optimistic about topflight league promotion

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Rwanda will face Ghana on Monday, March 27, in the opening match of the Nigeria T20 Invitational Women cricket tournament. Courtesy
Cricket

Rwanda to battle Ghana in Nigeria T20 tournament opener

Thursday, March 23, 2023
National Football team striker Gilbert Mugisha celebrates his goal during a 1-1 draw against Benin in Cotonou on March 22. Courtesy
Football

AFCON Qualifiers: Ten-man Rwanda hold Benin in Cotonou

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Egyptian referee Mohamed Farouk has been suspended for using a spectator's mobile phone to disallow a goal in a league match. Courtesy
Football

Referee suspended for using phone to reject goal

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Muhadjiri Hakizimana celebrates a goal and his teammates after beating beat Police National du Burundi (PNB) 3-1 at the ongoing 4th edition of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Games on Tuesday, March 21, at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy
Football

EAPCCO Games: Hakizimana on target as Rwanda Police beat Burundi

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Football

Vinícius Jr. racially abused in LaLiga matches. Why is nobody being punished?

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Rwanda national team head coach, Carlos Alos Ferrer, talks to his squad during a training session in Kigali. Ferrer maintains that Benin is still a dangerous side despite the Cheetahs lying at the bottom of Group L of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers without a single point.
Football

AFCON Qualifiers: Ferrer wary of Benin threat

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Basketball

Stade Malien are Sahara Conference champions, Monastir eliminated

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Fans follow Rwanda's derby as APR face Rayon at Huye stadium last month. CAF has announced that Huye Stadium is not qualified yet to host the AFCON qualifiers due to substandard. Mugwiza
Football

Huye stadium ruled out of hosting Rwanda v Benin AFCON qualifier

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Amavubi will face Benin at Stade de l'Amitie in Cotonou in a 2023 AFCON Group L qualifier on Wednesday, March 22. Courtesy
Football

AFCON Qualifiers: Five key battles as Rwanda take on Benin

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Participants from regional countries during the official opening of the fourth edition of EAPCCO games at Kigali Pele Stadium on Tuesday, March 21.EAPCCO Games will bring together a total of 1,114 athletes from 85 teams including 55 men’s teams and 28 women teams. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

PHOTOS: Sports strengthens regional police cooperation- Minister Gasana

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Beach tennis duo Valens Habimana and Joshua Muhire in a photo with their opponents after the game. Courtesy
Tennis

Beach Tennis: Habimana, Muhire feature on ITF rankings

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Adonis Filer’s fighting display was praised despite his side REG, losing Monday night’s encounter to the Tunisian giants at Dakar Arena. Courtesy
Basketball

Randle hails Filer’s fighting spirit despite REG defeat

Tuesday, March 21, 2023