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Rwandan basketball star Girumugisha Jean Claude has bid farewell to Al Hilal SC after three years with the club, bringing an end to an impressive chapter of his career. Girumugisha leaves the club after a remarkable…
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Spain captain Rodri in a deal worth around £65 million, according to the BBC. The 30-year-old midfielder is expected to sign a four-year contract with…
Cameroon have been crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 after defeating Malawi 3-0 in a one-sided final played at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Marie…
Arsenal have made a strong statement ahead of the new Premier League season after defeating Manchester City 3-0 to win the 2026 Community Shield at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring…
APR BBC and Patriots BBC have secured their places in the Rwanda Basketball League men’s playoff final after decisive victories in Game 5 of their respective semi-final series on Friday night at Petit Stade in Remera.…
Malian goalkeeper Drissa Kouyate has parted ways with Rayon Sports by mutual agreement after informing the club that he was not getting enough playing time. Rayon Sports president Murenzi Abdallah confirmed that the…
American basketball star Russell Westbrook has retired from professional basketball at the age of 37 , bringing an end to an 18-year NBA career. Westbrook announced his retirement on social media on Wednesday night…
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has clarified that the arrest of Shema Fabrice, President of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), is not related to his duties at the football governing body. RIB spokesperson…
Rwanda champions APR FC have officially informed the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) that they will not participate in the 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup, citing dissatisfaction with the way the competition has been…
Rwanda international defender Imanishimwe Emmanuel ‘Mangwende’ has completed a move to Chennaiyin FC, joining the Indian top-flight side from Cypriot club AEL Limassol on a two-year deal. Chennaiyin FC officially…
CAF has confirmed a more structured calendar for its major competitions in the 2026–27 season, with Ghana, Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and South Africa set to host several key tournaments. The move is part of CAF’s broader…
Mathare United have travelled to Rwanda for an eight-day pre-season camp as they step up preparations for the 2026/27 season. The Kenyan club began their journey from Kenya on Monday and are expected to spend the next…
Brazilian top-flight club Coritiba have paid an emotional tribute to 29-year-old English supporter Jonny Butcher, who is living with motor neurone disease (MND), by displaying his name on their shirts during their…
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers BBC will face European and Asian opposition after being drawn into Group A of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, following their historic triumph in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026. FIBA…
Rwanda’s ambition to bring Formula 1 to the country appears to be gaining momentum, with the possibility of the East African nation appearing on the championship’s calendar as early as 2028. Formula 1 CEO Stefano…
Trent Alexander-Arnold is heading into a crucial second season at Real Madrid, with new manager José Mourinho giving the England international another opportunity to establish himself at the Santiago Bernabéu. The…
FIFA has strongly rejected what it describes as a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine the organisation and its president, Gianni Infantino, amid growing criticism from European football authorities. The…
Rayon Sports FC have been crowned champions of the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 after defeating Kenya’s Gor Mahia FC 2-1 in a thrilling final played at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday night. The victory ends a…
Rwandan side Rayon Sports FC will face Panthère Sportive of Cameroon in the preliminary round of the 2026–27 CAF Confederation Cup, following the draw held on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt. The draw paired Rayon Sports with…
Liverpool are preparing another major investment in their squad as they target Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with the Premier League club reportedly ready to make a move worth around £100 million. The…
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe and other African football leaders have expressed strong support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino after FIFA abandoned a controversial plan to sell a…
Rayon Sports secured their place in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final with an impressive 3-1 victory over South Sudan's Jamus SC on Tuesday evening, ending a 28-year wait for a return to the tournament's championship…
FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsène Wenger, has said the decision to abandon a controversial plan that would have allowed private investors to buy stakes in FIFA competitions was “absolutely necessary…
The English Football Association (FA) is set to withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino following growing controversy over plans to allow private investors to buy stakes in FIFA competitions. The…