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Sports Minister Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju speaks to members of the press after the visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre on Monday, June 1. / Courtesy

Kwibuka26: Sports fraternity starts week of commemoration

Monday, June 01, 2020
The Hoops Rwanda look to make one step better this season after losing 4-2 to champions APR in the best-of-seven playoffs finals last September.

Women Basketball: The Hoops aim for perfection in remaining fixtures

Sunday, May 31, 2020
The 2019-20 Rwanda Premier League season was prematurely ended on Friday, May 22, with APR crowned champions as table leaders. APR goalie Umar Rwabugiri is seen here during a past league derby against Rayon Sports at Amahoro Stadium. / Courtesy

Covid-19: CAF reaches out with financial support to African FAs

Saturday, May 30, 2020
Olivier Karekezi. / Courtesy

Will Rwanda ever replicate the AFCON 2004 glory days?

Saturday, May 30, 2020
Eric Rutanga won two league titles and inspired the club to their historic quarter-finals campaign in the 2018 Caf Confederation Cup during his four-year stint with Rayon Sports.

Eric Rutanga: Rayon captain joins Police on two-year deal

Thursday, May 28, 2020
Jean-Paul Ngarambe, Secretary-General of the Rwanda Handball Federation.

Handball league to restart in September

Thursday, May 28, 2020
Crespo Tegre Tabu, 13, was selected to join the PSG Academy after captaining SC Kiyovu U15 team to Ijabo Ryawe Youth Championship Glory in December 2018.
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Rwandan youngster Crespo to join PSG academy

Thursday, May 28, 2020
Liverpool, chasing a first league title in 30 years, could clinch it with victory in their first game back should second-placed Manchester City lose to Arsenal.
Football

Premier League to restart on June 17

Thursday, May 28, 2020
APR, who won their record-extending 18th league title last week, are sponsored by pay TV giant Azam who terminated their league sponsorship deal with Ferwafa last year. / Courtesy

2020-21 league will have a sponsor, says Ferwafa

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Yves Kimenyi is the third major signing SC Kiyovu have made within a week as they look to challenge for the league title next season. Photo:
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Goalkeeper Kimenyi seals record move to SC Kiyovu

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Nigerian striker Samson Babua (L) and former Rayon Sports left-back Eric Irambona joined SC Kiyovu last week on one-year and two-year deals, respectively. / File photo.

Could SC Kiyovu end their league title jinx next season?

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
The official logo of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) was unveiled at Kigali Arena last December. / File photo.

BAL tourney still possible this year – FIBA Africa president

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Innocent Seninga, 41, penned a two-year contract on Tuesday. He previously coached Musanze during the 2017-18 season. / File photo.

Seninga ‘thrilled’ to be back at Musanze

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Munyakazi has petitioned the Rwanda Investigation Bureau to investigate his predecessors. / Courtesy

RIB to investigate Rayon’s embezzlement allegations

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Gisagara (in orange) won the 2016-17 and 2017-18 league titles before being dethroned by Rwanda Energy Group last season. / Photo: File.

Kwizera looks to guide Gisagara to glory in his maiden managerial year

Monday, May 25, 2020
Sadate Munyakazi. / File

Rayon Sports: Munyakazi confesses to match-fixing

Monday, May 25, 2020
Eric 'Radu' Iradukunda, 28, helped Rayon Sports to their 2018-19 Rwanda Premier League title. He is seen here during a past league match against Amagaju at Kigali Stadium. Photo:
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Iradukunda rejoins Police

Monday, May 25, 2020
Pascal 'Kaceka' Niyonkuru was the league's top-scorer and member of the team of the year last season.

APR star Niyonkuru eyes MVP accolade this season

Sunday, May 24, 2020
Eric Gisa Irambona, 28, was Rayon Sports' second captain.
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Irambona completes two-year move to Kiyovu

Saturday, May 23, 2020
Gicumbi FC were bottom of the 16-team Rwanda Premier League table, with 15 points, before the league was suspended on March 15.
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Relegated clubs protest Ferwafa’s league ending decision

Saturday, May 23, 2020