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Ernest Sugira, who joined Rayon Sports last December, is widely regarded as one of the most prolific strikers in the Rwanda Premier League.

Sugira optimistic about new contract at Rayon

Thursday, July 09, 2020
Karate is one of the sports disciplines that are allowed to resume outdoor training, starting on Monday, July 13.
Other Sports

Covid-19: More sports disciplines given greenlight to resume training

Thursday, July 09, 2020
Ismael Gikamba is rejoining Marines after leaving the army side for Etincelles in 2014. / File photo.

Etincelles skipper Gikamba joins rivals Marines

Wednesday, July 08, 2020
Nabyl Bekroui is widely credited as the man behind playersu2019 mo- rale and combative spirit as APR clinched their record-extending 18th league title unbeaten last season. / Sam Ngendahimana.

Moroccan coach Bekroui parts company with APR

Wednesday, July 08, 2020
Olivier Kwizera.
Football

Rayon complete Kwizera signing from Gasogi

Wednesday, July 08, 2020
Andre Casa Mbungo was announced as Gasogi United new manager last week, just two days after serving out his six-month contract with Rayon Sports. / Net photo.

Gasogi United: New manager Mbungo sets top four target

Tuesday, July 07, 2020
Thousands of athletes, professionals and amateurs, take part in the Kigali International Peace Marathon every year. / File photo.

RAF issues reassurance about Peace Marathon, October 4 set as tentative date

Tuesday, July 07, 2020
Elie Mutabazi, the head coach of APR menu2019s volleyball club. He is seen here speaking to members of the press after his side stunned Rwanda Energy Group in the league at Amahoro Stadium in January 2019. / File photo.

APR confident of return to continental volleyball

Tuesday, July 07, 2020
Guy Rurangayire (L), the acting Director of Sports at the Ministry of Sports, attended the event to distribute the donations to rugby players, referees and coaches at Kigali Stadium on Saturday, July 4.

Rugby federation receives emergency Covid-19 aid

Sunday, July 05, 2020
Valens Ndayisenga was the first Rwandan to win Tour du Rwanda, in 2014, since the race turned international in 2009. Photos: File.

Kwibohora26: How 'liberation and good leadership' inspired renaissance of cycling

Friday, July 03, 2020
Charlotte Nzayisenga, 26, represented Rwanda at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the 2019 Beach Volleyball Wold Championships. She is also a three-time African champion.

Kwibohora26: ‘Rwanda has plenty of opportunities for girls’ — volleyball star Nzayisenga

Friday, July 03, 2020
Gisele Umumararungu, 24, represented Rwanda at the 2015 All-Africa Games in Congo-Brazzaville. She reached the second round in women's singles and quarter-finals in the doubles. / Photos: File.

Umumararungu eager to impress when tennis season resumes in September

Friday, July 03, 2020
Andru00e9 Casa Mbungo, 51, joins Gasogi United after spending the last six month with Rayon Sports.
Football

Gasogi United: Casa Mbungo appointed new head coach

Friday, July 03, 2020
Faustin Usengimana inspired Rayon Sports to the 2016-17 league title and the quarter-finals of the 2018 Caf Confederation Cup before joining Zambia's Buildcon FC last year.

Police in pole position to sign defender Usengimana

Thursday, July 02, 2020
Guy Bukasa guided topflight league newcomers Gasogi United to ninth position on the 16-team table last season. Fellow debutants Heroes FC were relegated back to the second division.

Rayon appoint Congolese Bukasa as new head coach

Thursday, July 02, 2020
Issa Bigirimana (C) was always a threat to Rayon Sports defence during his five-year stint with rivals APR between 2014 and 2019. / File.

Striker Bigirimana joins Rayon on two-year deal

Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Eddie Mugarura, president of the Rwanda Cricket Association. / Courtesy photo.

Cricket season to start in September

Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Rwanda endured consecutive defeats to Mozambique and Cameroon in Group F of the ongoing AFCON qualifiers last year. / File photo.

CHAN, AFCON finals moved by one year due to Covid-19

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Meddie Kagere (L) joined Simba SC from Kenyan giants Gor Mahia in 2018. He has since scored 54 goals in 87 appearances. / Net photo.

Kagere eyes local double with Simba

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Algeria are the reigning African champions after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 in Egypt.
Football

AFCON 2021 moved to 2022, women’s tournament cancelled

Tuesday, June 30, 2020