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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of his leadership and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging them to "reflect, meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of spreading what he described as "hate…
Rayon Sports made a winning start to their 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Zanzibar's KVZ FC in their opening Group C match at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The Rwandan giants dominated…
Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC made a powerful statement on the opening day of the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026, cruising to a commanding 3-0 victory over Djibouti's Garde Républicaine FC at Amahoro Stadium on…
Spain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on Sunday. The final, attended by…
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina continues, support for Spain is growing in an unexpected place the Gaza Strip. While football has long united communities across the world,…
Renovation work at Huye Stadium has reached 80% completion, raising hopes that one of Rwanda's most important football venues will return to action in August after being out of use for more than a year. The stadium has…
England concluded their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in spectacular fashion after defeating France 6-4 in an unforgettable third-place play-off, with 24-year-old Bukayo Saka producing a hat-trick in one of the…
Rayon Sports gave their supporters a memorable end to Rayon Day 2026, defeating Kenyan giants Gor Mahia FC 2-0 at Kigali Pelé Stadium to lift the annual pre-season trophy and send a strong message ahead of the 2026…
Argentina booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final after producing a sensational late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. England looked on course for their first…
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Chief Executive Officer Jean-Guy Afrika has described the new partnership between Visit Rwanda and English Premier League club Aston Villa FC as a major milestone in Rwanda's efforts to…
Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Visit Rwanda to become the club's new front-of-shirt sponsor in a deal reportedly worth £20 million per season, marking one of the biggest commercial partnerships in the…
The best performers of the 2025/26 BK Pro League season were celebrated on Sunday night as players, coaches, clubs, and football stakeholders gathered for the inaugural BK Pro League Awards, with Al Hilal SC forward…
Burundian forward Jean Claude Girumugisha has been named the 2025/26 BK Pro League Player of the Season, capping off a remarkable campaign with Al Hilal SC by taking home the league's top individual honour and a…
Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Switzerland 3-1 following extra time in a dramatic quarter-final played at Kansas City Stadium on Sunday. The reigning world…
England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in a tense quarter-final clash at Miami Stadium. The Three Lions were forced to fight back after…
Rwanda national team goalkeeper Kwizera Olivier has opened up about his personal life, football journey, values and future plans, sharing stories about his childhood, family influence, relationships, faith and his…
Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring a late winner to break Belgian hearts. The…
The Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) is approaching the climax of the regular season, with teams battling for strong positions ahead of the highly anticipated playoffs. Basketball fans will turn their attention to Petit…
Morocco is rapidly establishing itself as one of football's most ambitious nations, with experts believing the country has what it takes to become a global powerhouse. Its recent success is not the result of luck but…
Millions of Egyptians are rallying behind their national football team as the Pharaohs prepare for a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against reigning champions Argentina in Atlanta, United States. Across…
Belgium secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over co-hosts the United States to book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the match overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is once again facing fierce criticism after the governing body overturned United States forward Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension following reported intervention by U.S. President…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has visited Pacôme Zouzoua in hospital after the Young Africans S.C. winger suffered a serious injury during the final match of the Tanzanian Premier League season. The incident…
Switzerland delivered a controlled and professional performance to defeat Algeria 2–0 at BC Place in Vancouver, securing their place in the World Cup last 16 for the fourth consecutive tournament. Breel Embolo and Dan…