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Dubai, 28 December 2025, Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal was presented with a luxury timepiece valued at $400,000 following his triumph in the Maradona Award category at this year’s Globe Soccer Awards held in…
Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has welcomed Kylian Mbappé’s recent visit to Morocco, describing it as a positive and meaningful gesture. “It’s been great to see Mbappé here,” Hakimi said,…
European football has been plunged into mourning following the death of John Robertson, the former Scotland international and Nottingham Forest winger whose name is etched permanently into the history of the European…
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on Wednesday, December 24, officially opened Hoima City Stadium, describing it as a major national asset and urging residents to practise responsible waste disposal to protect the…
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 officially gets underway this Sunday night at the iconic Complexe Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, where hosts Morocco face Comoros in the tournament’s opening match.…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced sweeping changes to the structure of African football, with Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to move to a four-year cycle starting in 2028. The announcement…
Anthony Joshua delivered a decisive victory over Jake Paul, knocking him out in the sixth round of their professional boxing bout that was streamed live on Netflix, bringing a clear and emphatic end to one of the most…
Rwanda Premier League (RPL) has officially approved two technology firms to provide electronic ticketing (e-ticketing) services for matches in the men’s first division for the remainder of the 2025–2026 season. The…
Building a Formula 1–standard racing circuit is far more than laying down asphalt and drawing racing lines. It is a massive infrastructure project that requires advanced engineering, cutting-edge technology, and heavy…
Rwanda’s Football Federation, FERWAFA, has officially unveiled the Talent Development Scheme (TDS), a program designed to identify and nurture young football talents across the country. The initiative aims to elevate…
NBA Africa has announced the five winning startups from the second edition of its Triple-Double Accelerator program, an initiative launched to empower Africa’s fast-growing tech ecosystem and support the continent’s…
Neymar Jr. delivered one of his most decisive performances in recent years on Wednesday night, scoring a brilliant hat trick to give Santos a crucial 3–0 victory over Juventude in the Brasileirão. The win significantly…
The newly appointed Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), Bonnie Mugabe, has delivered a firm message to the federation’s employees, urging them to embrace pressure, adopt a new mindset, and…
When it comes to football’s biggest transfers, the debate always comes down to one thing: did the player justify the price tag? With fees soaring past £100m, expectations have never been higher. Using BBC Sport’s…
A powerful heavy storm has swept across large parts of Queensland, causing widespread destruction, major power outages, and injuries. The severe weather intensified on Monday evening, bringing destructive winds,…
Eberechi Eze announced himself as a game-changer for Arsenal with a stunning hat-trick in Sunday’s north London derby, leading the Gunners to a 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Since joining from Crystal Palace in…
Rayon Sports failed to secure a win despite making several changes to their starting lineup following two consecutive defeats. In a tense Matchday 8 clash at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Sunday, AS Kigali defeated the Blues…
Musanze FC delivered one of their most memorable performances in recent years after narrowly defeating APR FC 3–2 in a thrilling Matchday 8 league encounter played at Ubworoherane Stadium. The match began shortly after…
Al Hilal Omdurman opened their CAF Champions League group-stage campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over MC Alger in a tense encounter played at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, which serves as Al Hilal’s home…
Kigali, Rwanda, Amahoro Stadium is set for one of the most significant days of football recently. In an entertaining double-header, the stadium will host both a high-stakes CAF Champions League fixture and a heated…
Yamal had been dealing with pubalgia, a chronic groin issue that forced him to halt all activity recently. On November 10, he underwent radiofrequency therapy, followed by a strict rest period of 48–72 hours.…
Rwanda’s U-17 national team is preparing for their second match in the CECAFA U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya at Abebe Bikila Stadium on 21 November 2025. Kickoff is at 12:00 PM Kigali time (1:00 PM…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his hope that Lionel Messi will take part in what would be a historic sixth FIFA World Cup, a milestone no player has ever reached. Speaking at the 2025 Ole Summit,…
Russia is reportedly planning an ambitious and unconventional football project: a parallel international tournament during the 2026 World Cup, designed specifically for teams that failed to qualify. The idea, developed…