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Football is a dream for millions around the world, but not every player gets to live it out for decades. For some, their journey ends much earlier not because of a lack of skill, but due to injuries, health problems,…
Inter Miami has confirmed that their star forward, Lionel Messi, suffered a muscle injury in his thigh during a Leagues Cup match against Atlas FC of Mexico. The club revealed the news on Monday, August 3, 2025, noting…
Egyptian giants Pyramids FC have officially announced the signing of Brazilian winger Ewerton, securing his services on a four-year contract. The move marks their first addition of the summer as the club looks to build…
Rwanda's biggest football clubs, APR FC and Rayon Sports, are all set to face the new football season with new faces and high expectations as they beef up their teams with new recruits and hire new coaches. Friday 1st…
Two-time champions Morocco have become the first team to arrive for the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), setting the pace for what is expected to be an electrifying tournament co-hosted by…
Spanish football giant FC Barcelona is planning to renegotiate its main sponsorship deal with Spotify, hoping to increase the annual amount from 76.3 million to 140.9 million. The partnership between Barcelona and…
Rwandan international midfielder Bonheur Mugisha continues to shine in North Africa, playing a pivotal role in helping Stade Tunisien book their place in the final of the 2025 Tunisia Super Cup. On Sunday, July 27,…
President Paul Kagame delivered a powerful call to action for African self-belief and progress during the Opening Show of the Giants of Africa Festival 2025 held at BK Arena in Kigali 27 July,2025, declaring: “Africa…
Rwanda is in the final stages of preparation to host the 2025 UCI Road World Championships, set to take place from September 21 to 28 in the capital city, Kigali. This historic event marks the first time the…
Espoir FC, a popular football club in Rusizi District, has started a new project called “My Espoir” to help solve money problems and involve fans in supporting the team. The goal is to make the club stronger…
Rayon Sports has officially started selling tickets for their upcoming friendly match against Tanzania’s Yanga Africans. The game will take place on August 15, 2025, at Amahoro Stadium as part of the team’s special…
Under the leadership of Alphonse Munyatwari, the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) underwent a significant transformation across all levels of football. From grassroots development to elite competitions, his…
Rwandan football powerhouse Rayon Sports is intensifying its preparations for the upcoming season with both action on the pitch and off it. The club is now in the final days of the first week of its fan led fundraising…
The Rwandan Football Federation (FERWAFA) is considering revising the dates for the 2025 Super Cup and the start of the 2025/26 Rwanda Premier League season, following new developments involving top clubs APR FC and…
Kigali, Rwanda is once again set to become the heartbeat of African youth empowerment and culture as the Giants of Africa Festival returns from July 26 to August 2, 2025. Founded by Masai Ujiri , former President of…
Two stars who recently lit up the Rwandan basketball scene have made major headlines globally. Aliou Diarra of APR BBC and Jean Jacques Boissy of REG were top picks in the 2025 NBA G League International Draft, marking…
On Friday 4 July 2025, during the event dubbed “APR ku Ivuko” held in Mulindi wa Byumba, Rwanda’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, shed light on the historical foundation of APR FC, revealing that the club…
The funeral of Portuguese football star Diogo Jota and his younger brother André Silva will take place this Saturday in Gondomar, the northern Portuguese town where Jota began his football journey, African News…
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) successfully conducted its 2025 Governance and Compliance Workshop on 27 June 2025 at Four Points by Sheraton Kigali. The workshop brought together representatives from member…
The race to the 2025 BetPawa Basketball League championship has officially intensified, with the semi-finals tipping off in style at BK Arena. Rwanda’s top basketball clubs—REG BBC, UGB, Patriots BBC, and APR…
The 2025 Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) Playoffs tip off this Friday at BK Arena, bringing together the top four teams of the season in a high-stakes battle for the national title. Sponsored by BetPawa, this year’s…
Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, his current club Santos FC confirmed in an official statement on Sunday. The 33-year-old forward has been absent from training since Thursday, June…
In a groundbreaking move that signals a new era for African motorsport, Rwanda is set to host its first-ever Formula 1 Grand Prix, becoming the first sub-Saharan country to organize a modern F1 event. According to the…
The UK government has announced it is fully prepared to initiate legal proceedings against Roman Abramovich concerning the £2.5 billion frozen from the sale of Chelsea Football Club. This large sum, pledged to support…