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Rwanda’s national team, Amavubi, delivered a dominant performance to defeat Grenada 4-0 in a historic FIFA Series 2026 match held at Amahoro Stadium, in front of President Paul Kagame. This encounter marked a special…
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s role as a co-host for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is hanging by a thread following a scathing technical report from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and a missed financial…
The Iranian Ministry of Sports and Youth announced Thursday that all national and club sports teams are prohibited from traveling to countries deemed “hostile,” citing security concerns. The directive, effective…
The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday it will restrict eligibility for women’s events at the Olympic Games to biological females from the 2028 Los Angeles Games, following a review of scientific and…
Kigali, March 26, 2026 — The FIFA Series 2026 in Rwanda kicked off with a strong statement as Aruba secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Macau at Kigali Pelé Stadium, immediately taking control of Group B. With…
Lausanne, Switzerland – The battle for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy has officially moved from the pitch to the courtroom. This Wednesday, 25 th March 2026, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)…
The Rwanda U-20 Elite Premier League Boys 2025-2026 continued with Match Day 4, producing competitive fixtures and confirming early contenders across the four groups, as young talents showcased their potential. Group…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Patrice Motsepe, has defended the continental football body’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Senegal had…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeal board has officially stripped Senegal of their hard fought victory, handing the AFCON 2025 trophy to Morocco. For the Teranga Lions, a night of defiant pride in…
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli secured his first Formula One victory on Sunday, winning the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix from pole position as Lewis Hamilton finished third to claim his first podium for Scuderia Ferrari .…
FERWAFA, in partnership with FIFA, has officially launched the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Competition at Kamena Stadium. The initiative is designed to identify, nurture and develop young football talents…
SHANGHAI, March 14, 2026 — George Russell delivered a commanding performance on Saturday to win the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, strengthening his early lead in the Formula One drivers’ championship and…
Matchday 13 of the 2026 Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) men’s division produced thrilling moments on Wednesday evening at Petit Stade in Remera, Kigali, where several players delivered outstanding performances as teams…
The Rwanda Football Federation, FERWAFA, in partnership with FIFA, officially launched two major youth competitions for women’s football on Saturday at Ikirenga Stadium. The competitions introduced are the Rwanda…
The Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA) has signed a new four-year partnership with BRALIRWA Plc, a deal expected to significantly support the development of basketball across the country. The agreement, signed on…
Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi was welcomed at the White House on March 5,20226 by U.S. President Donald Trump as part of a ceremony honoring Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami CF. The visit…
5 th March 5, 2026 , The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially announced this Thursday that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco has been postponed. Originally scheduled to begin on…
Kigali will welcome eight nations in late March as FERWAFA launches ticket sales for a landmark football event featuring two competitive groups. The Fédération Rwandaise de Football Association (FERWAFA) has officially…
Manchester United supporters made a powerful statement during Sunday’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace, responding to minority owner Jim Ratcliffe’s controversial comments on immigration. The Stretford End…
Former Australian Open director to lead US tennis push towards 35 million players by 2035 Craig Tiley has been appointed chief executive of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), ending a 13-year tenure at Tennis…
It was supposed to be a night where the world marveled a moment of pure genius, moreover in the 50th minute of Real Madrid’s Champions League playoff game against Benfica last night, Vinícius Júnior silenced the…
February 15, 2026 — Pakistan elected to field first against India in their highly anticipated cricket encounter, but it was the absence of a customary pre-match handshake that drew immediate attention. As the two teams…
Australia is delivering one of its strongest Winter Olympic performances in history, with multiple gold medals and historic athlete achievements placing the country among standout nations at the Milano-Cortina 2026…
February 14, 2026 —American figure skating star Ilia Malinin fell short of the podium in the men’s singles event, finishing outside the medal positions in one of the most anticipated competitions of the Games. Malinin,…