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The fight over the Africa Cup of Nations title is far from over. Senegal will take its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday, challenging CAF’s decision to strip the country of the title and…
Norway’s Football Federation has filed formal complaints with two FIFA committees, asking for investigations into the conduct of FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the organisation’s decision-making processes. The…
Qatar and India are among seven countries that have formally expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday. The current list also includes South…
Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday when the world champions face Benin in a farewell friendly at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old forward will bring an end…
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo , his wife Lucy Muteke and four other people have died after a private helicopter crashed in a rural area east of Harare, according to Zimbabwean authorities and local media. The…
Ghana and Nigeria suffered major setbacks in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers on Tuesday, while Rwanda secured an impressive away victory over Cape Verde in a dramatic night of African football. Ghana…
Shema Ngoga Fabrice has resigned as President of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), stepping down from the position with immediate effect. In a resignation letter addressed to members of the FERWAFA General…
Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, have taken another major step in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification campaign after defeating Cape Verde 2-1 away in Praia on Tuesday. The victory gives Rwanda six…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has opened the door to additional financial support for the organisation’s 211 member associations, with a potential multi-billion-dollar distribution now set to be considered by the…
When Stephen Constantine took charge of Rwanda’s national team, he inherited more than a football team preparing for another qualification campaign. He inherited a long wait. Rwanda have not appeared at the Africa Cup…
An Australian football club visiting Rwanda is looking beyond the football pitch, using the game to create connections between young players while exploring a long-term relationship with Rwandan football. Como-Jannali…
Mali have opened their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Cape Verde in Bamako, joining Rwanda at the top of Group K after the opening round of matches. Playing at Stade du 26 Mars,…
Rwanda began their campaign for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 victory over Liberia at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, collecting three important points in Group K. Amavubi needed only two minutes to…
Australian football club Como-Jannali FC has begun its journey from Sydney to Rwanda, with a 30-member delegation travelling to the East African country for a football and cultural exchange programme. The delegation…
Noam Fritz Emeran is set to make his debut for Rwanda’s national team, the Amavubi, after waiting for what he considers the right moment to represent his country. The FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy player explained that his…
RSSB Tigers made their historic debut at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2026 on Tuesday, September 22, facing Lithuania’s Rytas Vilnius in the opening game of the tournament in Beijing, China. The Rwandan champions…
Nigeria’s Falconets have been eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ after suffering a dramatic 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the quarter-finals on Sunday, September 20, at Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź.…
Egyptian international Ramadan Sobhi is facing another major setback in his football career after the Swiss Federal Court upheld his four-year suspension in a doping case, a decision that could now bring his…
Todd Boehly has stepped down from his role as Chairman of Chelsea Football Club after selling his stake in the Premier League side, bringing his four-year involvement in the club’s ownership to an end. Boehly was part…
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships , defeating bids from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African city to stage the prestigious global track and field event. The…
The 2026/27 Rwanda Premier League season continues this week, with APR FC and Rayon Sports set to make their first league appearances after missing the opening two matchdays due to their involvement in continental…
Rayon Sports midfielder Ibrahim Djingarey is set to spend more than a month on the sidelines after suffering a back injury. The 20-year-old picked up the injury while preparing for Rayon Sports’ goalless draw against…
Female athletes from across the sporting world have criticised a controversial gambling advertisement featuring American actress Sydney Sweeney, arguing that it reinforces the sexualisation of women in sport. The…
Rayon Sports have advanced to the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after eliminating Cameroonian side Panthère du Ndé following a goalless draw in the second leg in Kigali. The result saw Rayon Sports progress…