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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has once again placed himself among Premier League legends after equalling the record for most assists in a single season. The Portuguese midfielder delivered his 20th assist…
Fédération Rwandaise de Football Association (FERWAFA), in partnership with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), on Monday opened a four-day FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Knowledge Exchange…
Rayon Sports head coach Haringingo Francis has insisted that his team still has a chance to win the Rwanda Premier League title despite suffering a disappointing 1-0 defeat against AS Muhanga. The Burundian tactician…
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has taken another major step toward the growth of women’s football by organizing a two-day FIFA Women’s Football Strategy Stakeholders Workshop in Kigali. The workshop, which…
Paris Saint-Germain proved they are no longer just a team built on attacking brilliance after battling past Bayern Munich to secure a place in a second consecutive UEFA Champions League final. After delivering one of…
Nottingham Forest stand just one step away from reaching their first European final in 46 years as they prepare for a decisive Europa League semifinal clash against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Forest carry a narrow 1-0…
Rwandan winger Ndayishimiye Balthazar, 18, is targeting a professional career after progressing through FC Bayern Munich ’s Global Academy. Ndayishimiye was eight when he first kicked a football with intent. By eleven,…
With just weeks to go before kickoff, uncertainty is clouding what should be one of football’s biggest global celebrations. Millions of fans in India and China could be unable to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed key dates for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027, a landmark tournament that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The opening…
A dramatic encounter between Rayon Sports and APR FC ended in a 1-1 draw on Matchday 29 of the Rwandan league at Stade Amahoro, in a match defined by tension, physical battles, and missed opportunities. Rayon Sports…
When Paris Saint-Germain edged Bayern Munich 5–4 in a pulsating first leg at the Parc des Princes on April 28, Paul Kagame was in the stands. Seated alongside former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and PSG chairman…
FIFA has passed a landmark ruling allowing Afghan female players to compete as the Afghanistan women's national team in official international matches for the first time, granting full sporting recognition to a squad…
The president of the Norwegian Football Association called Monday for FIFA to abolish its newly created Peace Prize, intensifying scrutiny of the organization following its decision to award the inaugural honor to U.S.…
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has become the first man to run a competitive marathon in under two hours, winning the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday in a world record time of 1:59:30, shattering one of the last great barriers…
Rwanda has officially launched a 9-month Training for Coaches Program aimed at strengthening football development through improved coaching standards and a stronger grassroots sports system. The initiative is led by…
Chelsea have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior after 106 days in charge, following a run of form the club described as falling "below the necessary standards," including five consecutive Premier League defeats without…
Rwandan middle-distance runner Emeline Imanizabayo claimed first place in the women's 5000 meters at the Dutch National Championships, clocking a time of 15:07 to set a new Rwandan national record in the event. The…
A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon in Beijing, completing the 21-kilometre course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, a performance faster than the current human world record held by Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo. The race…
Juha Miettinen has died following a multi-car crash during a race in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie in Germany. The 66-year-old driver was involved in a seven-car collision on Saturday during Race 1 of the…
FIFA has warned, according to Reuters, that New Jersey's decision to charge $150 for a round-trip transit fare to World Cup matches will have a "chilling effect" on fans attending games at MetLife Stadium. The fare…
Craig Randall delivered a historic masterclass, setting two new records in the Basketball Africa League while powering RSSB Tigers to a 104–92 victory over Dar City in Pretoria on Saturday. The American guard produced…
FIFA reported significant technical difficulties Wednesday during the rollout of the "Last-Minute Sales Phase" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The platform, which opened at 15:00 GMT, struggled to manage a historic surge…
The FIFA Series 2026 hosted in Rwanda has come to a historic conclusion, leaving behind moments that will be remembered as a turning point in the country’s football journey. With matches played at Amahoro Stadium and…
Rwanda is steadily cementing its place as a rising force in African football, following the inauguration of modern infrastructure built in partnership with FIFA on March 30, 2026. At the heart of this milestone is a…