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The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Nile Conference officially tipped off on Saturday, May 18, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda, with a strong display of talent, intensity, and dominance from Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) and APR…
Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 Nile Conference day 2 delivered another thrilling night of basketball at Kigali’s BK Arena, with both APR BBC (Rwanda) and Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) securing their second straight…
The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Nile Conference officially tipped off on Saturday 17 may, 2025 at the BK Arena in Kigali, bringing high energy basketball and excitement to Rwandan fans, local businesses, and…
Rwanda’s vibrant capital is once again ready to take center stage in African basketball as the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 Nile Conference Playoffs tip off on Saturday, May 17, at the iconic BK Arena. After…
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and prominent tech investor, has acquired a minority stake in Chelsea FC Women, expanding his portfolio of investments in top-tier women’s sports franchises. According to a source…
Giants of Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African youth through basketball, together with its founder Masai Ujiri—Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors—has announced that the…
Amahoro Stadium in Kigali was filled with excitement this Sunday May 4, 2025 as APR FC and Indahangarwa WFC were crowned the champions of this year’s Rwanda Peace Cup in the men’s and women’s categories respectively.…
Starting 1 June 2025, transgender women will no longer be allowed to play in women’s football in England. The Football Association (FA) made this decision after a recent change in UK law. The FA had recently updated…
Rayon Sports and APR FC have advanced to the final of the 2024/2025 FERWAFA Peace Cup after winning their respective semi-final second leg matches at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali 30 April, 2025. In the first match of the…
In a pulsating, action-packed final, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are heading into extra time after a dramatic 2-2 draw in the 2025 Copa del Rey Final at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville on Saturday evening. From the…
Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been barred by Major League Soccer (MLS) from accessing the touchline during Inter Miami matches. The decision is part of the league’s broader initiative to assume…
Matchday 22 of the Rwanda Premier League delivered intense action, shocking results, and a tightening title race, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as the season enters its final stretch. Friday Action: Stalemate…
Rayon Sports' hopes of maintaining their title chase suffered a major setback this Saturday evening after a shocking 0-1 home defeat to Mukura Victory Sports in a highly anticipated Rwanda Premier League clash at…
Rwanda has dropped from the top of Group C in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers after failing to secure a win in their last two matches. The Amavubi first faced Nigeria on Friday, March 21, at a packed Amahoro…
Defending champions Real Madrid booked their place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after a tense battle with city rivals Atletico Madrid, winning 4-2 on penalties following a 1-0 defeat in the second leg at…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after a dramatic night at Anfield, defeating Liverpool on penalties following a 1-0 victory in the second leg of their Round of 16…
Rwanda Men's Basketball First Division League continued last weekend with thrilling action from Matchdays 11 and 12. Teams displayed remarkable energy and determination on the court, with APR BBC maintaining its…
On March 9, 2025, one of the most anticipated matches in Rwanda’s Premier League will take place between two of the country's most successful football clubs: APR FC and Rayon Sports. The match, set to be played at…
The Rwandan Football Federation (FERWAFA) has appointed a new coaching team for the national football team, Amavubi, led by Algerian coach Adel Amrouche. With over 30 years of experience in football management,…
APR FC, Rwanda’s most successful football club, has officially launched its mobile application to enhance fan engagement and provide real-time updates on club activities. The app, available on both Android and iOS…
As the 17th edition of the Tour du Rwanda kicks off this Sunday, February 23, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) has urged spectators not to distract riders or cause accidents. The international cycling competition will…
As the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers reach their third window, Rwanda faces a crucial test against Senegal at the Salle IBN Yassine in Rabat, Morocco, at 4:00 PM. This game is pivotal for both teams as they vie for…
Amahoro Stadium is in the running for the Best Football Stadium in the World award for 2024, competing against top contenders such as Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu, Kingdom Arena (Saudi Arabia), and other renowned…
Manchester City have identified Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, with a summer bid expected, according to The Daily Mail. Also read: UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid…