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Hamza Nkuutu
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President Paul Kagame and other dignitaries pose for a group photo with awards winners at the glamorous awards presentation gala at BK Arena on Friday, December 13. Courtesy
Rwanda's F1 Grand Prix bid comes with opportunities and challenges
Friday, December 20, 2024
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem delivers remarks during the General Assembly on Wednesday, December 11. Olivier Mugwiza
Economy
Hosting international events can unlock Rwanda's socio-economic, sporting opportunities
Friday, December 13, 2024
Rwanda will host first-ever professional WABA Supreme Boxing Championships on on Sunday, December 8.
WABA Supreme Champs in Kigali, a major boost for Rwanda’s boxing profile
Friday, December 06, 2024
Athletes during the 2024 National Track and Field Series (Championships) concluded in spectacular fashion on November 23. Courtesy
Athletics body needs to bank on national championships to groom next generation
Friday, November 29, 2024
Under German coach Frank Spittler, Amavubi produced a memorable 2-1 victory away to Nigeria, a first-ever triumph on Nigerian soil. Courtesy
Football
AFCON 2025 Q: Rwanda can move forward with optimism rather than pessimism
Friday, November 22, 2024
L-R Fromer Rayon Sports presidents Paul Muvunyi, Sadate Munyakazi and Chance Denys Gacinya-courtesy
Football
Rayon Sports elections: Time to change leadership, end persistent internal chaos
Friday, November 15, 2024
APR FC players lost their first game 3-1 at the hands of Singida Big Stars on Monday, January 1. Courtesy
Football
FERWAFA's integrity stands strong (for now) amid sanctions on APR FC
Friday, November 08, 2024
Rwandan veteran international referee Salima Mukansanga announced her retirement from international refereeing at the age of 36.
Football
Retiring Mukansanga: Rwanda is proud of a trailblazer in African refereeing
Friday, November 01, 2024
A fanfare reception to Team Rwanda riders after winning La Tropicale Amissa Bongo in February 2018. Captured here at Kisimenti heading to Petit Stade for the official ceremony after a colorful parade from Kigali International Airport to Amahoro Stadium to welcome them. The Winning team was made by Joseph Areruya, Valens Ndayisenga, Didier Munyaneza, Bonaventure, Rene Ukiniwabo, and Jean Ruberwa under Felix Sempoma coaching instructions. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana
Cycling
PHOTOS: Farewell to Areruya, Rwanda's former African cyclist of the year
Friday, October 25, 2024
Rwanda increased their chances of qualifying for the AFCON 2025 finals after beating Benin 2-1 on Tuesday, October 15 at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Football
Rwanda has AFCON 2025 qualification aspirations right in their hands
Friday, October 18, 2024
Torsten Spittler, the Amavubi head coach talks to Skipper Djihad Bizimana during a goalless draw against Zimbabwe at Huye stadium on November 15, 2023. Photo by OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Football
Deal or no deal: FERWAFA faces crucial decision with Amavubi coach Spittler
Friday, October 11, 2024
Torsten Spittler’s recent decision to exclude Standard Liege midfielder Hakim Sahabo from his squad for Benin matches underscores the severe consequences of indiscipline.
Football
Sahabo, York snubs: Why athletes must pay the price for indiscipline
Friday, October 04, 2024
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Tennis
Could local ranking competitions be a game changer for Rwandan tennis level?
Friday, September 27, 2024
Rayon Sports fans turned out in droves to support Egyptian side Pyramids during a 1-1 CAF Champions League match against APR at Amahoro Stadium. Olivier Mugwiza
Football
APR FC vs Rayon Sports: Embracing positive rivalry in Rwandan football
Friday, September 20, 2024
Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, secured a noteworthy 0-0 draw against Nigerian giants in Kigali on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy
Football
Rwanda make good point against Nigeria, plus unceremonious farewell, and Rayon at it…again!
Friday, September 13, 2024
Rayon Sports' Burundian forward Abdul Rahman Rukundo wins the ball against Gorilla FC players at Kigali Pele Stadium. Craish BAHIZI
Football
Revised foreign players' quota, a double-edged sword for Rwandan football
Friday, September 06, 2024
Rwanda sitting volleyball team during the first game against Brazil on Thursday, August 29. Courtesy
Rwanda eager to beat the odds at Paris 2024 Paralympics
Friday, August 30, 2024
Richard Nyirishema, the newly appointed Minister of Sports and the outgoing Minister Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju during the handover on Tuesday, August 20. Courtesy
New Sports Minister Nyirishema needs to be ruthless and make changes
Friday, August 23, 2024

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