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Paul Pogba is on the verge of completing one of football’s most remarkable comebacks. After 26 months away from competitive action, the 32-year-old French midfielder has officially returned to full-team training with…
All eyes are now on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw, which is set to take place on December 5, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. As the football world gears up for the…
DR Congo extended their bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a gripping 1-1 draw following extra time in the African play-off final held at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in…
The Rwanda Premier League (RPL) announces big plans for the ongoing 2025–2026 football season after holding its General Assembly Saturday 15 November at Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali. The meeting brought together…
The Rwanda U17 national team conducted their first training session today, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as preparations intensify ahead of the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the TotalEnergies…
AS FAR continued to demonstrate why they are among the favourites for the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League title after securing a convincing 2-0 win over USFAS Bamako on Tuesday, 11 November. From the opening whistle,…
On the evening of November 9, 2025, Rwanda’s U17 national football team, Amavubi U17, marked a historic moment in their CECAFA U17 Africa Cup of Nations preparations. The event combined pride, pledges, and purpose,…
The long-awaited clash between APR FC and Rayon Sports has lived up to expectations, drawing tens of thousands of passionate fans to the fully packed Amahoro Stadium in Remera. APR FC, representing the Rwanda Defence…
Huye Stadium, one of Rwanda’s iconic football venues, is undergoing a major renovation to replace its natural grass pitch with a modern synthetic turf that meets international standards. The decision was officially…
Rwanda’s U17 national football team, known as Amavubi U17, has been drawn in Group A for the upcoming CECAFA U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers, a regional tournament that will determine which teams represent…
The Rwanda Football Refereeing Commission has officially released its comprehensive review of Matchday 5 fixtures in the 2025/2026 Rwanda Premier League. The report, issued this week, focuses on three high-profile…
On Monday, October 27, 2025, the Rwandan Football Federation (FERWAFA) headquarters in Kigali hosted a press conference led by FERWAFA President Shema Ngoga Fabrice and Rwanda Premier League President Hadji Mudaheranwa…
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) and the Rwanda Premier League Management have announced a joint press conference to discuss the participation of Sudanese clubs in the upcoming 2025–2026 Rwanda Premier League…
The Rwandan community football team delivered a spirited performance on Saturday, October 25, in their opening match of the African Community Football Tournament held in Brisbane. Despite dominating stretches of the…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved three Sudanese clubs Al-Merrikh S.C, Al Hilal S.C, and El Ahli S.C Wad Madani to take part in the Rwanda Premier League for the 2025–2026 season. This…
Morocco has made history by winning the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, defeating Argentina 2-0 in the final on Sunday, October 20, 2025, at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile. This marks…
The 2025 PFL Africa Semifinals delivered an unforgettable night of pure adrenaline at the BK Arena. From stunning knockouts to razor-thin decisions, Africa’s best MMA fighters put on a show that left fans roaring and…
The excitement in Kigali reached fever pitch today as fighters from across Africa faced the media ahead of the 2025 PFL Africa Semifinals, scheduled for Saturday, October 18, at BK Arena. The press conference, held at…
The Rwanda Premier League enters Matchday 4 this weekend, with exciting fixtures lined up across the country and teams eager to make their mark in the early stages of the season. Police FC remain top of the table after…
Morocco’s U-20 national team has achieved a historic milestone, booking their place in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final in Chile for the first time in the nation’s history. Following their dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout…
Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, concluded their qualifying campaign in fifth place with 11 points, finishing just above Zimbabwe, who were bottom with five. The result left disappointment among fans and the…
As Rwanda prepares for the PFL Africa Finals set for October 18, 2025, excitement continues to build around the continent’s top mixed martial artists who will compete in the semifinal stage at the BK Arena in Kigali.…
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will make history in Rwanda as the inaugural PFL Africa Tournament Semifinals take place at BK Arena in Kigali. The event will feature Africa’s top fighters across the…
Rwanda has gained significant recognition in world football after several of its representatives were appointed to key positions within FIFA. The announcement was made following the 47th CAF General Assembly held in…