August 04, 2023
Nigeria: Women's Afrobasket - Rwanda Vs. Mali for Bronze, Nigeria Vs. Senegal for Title
Defending champions D'Tigress of Nigeria secured their spot in the final of the 2023 FIBA Women's Afrobasket tournament by overcoming hosts Rwanda, on Thursday, August 3. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket - Rwanda, Nigeria Rub Shoulders in Semifinals Showdown
The stage is set at the BK Arena as Rwanda goes head to head with African giants Nigeria ahead of Thursday evening's FIBA Women's Afrobasket semifinal clash. Read more »
Rwanda: 15 Questions With Retired Goalie Eric 'Bakame' Ndayishimiye
Goalkeeper Eric 'Bakame' Ndayishimiye announced his retirement from professional football on July 18, after 18 years during which he established himself as one of the best… Read more »
Rwanda: Mugiraneza to Be Appointed Musanze Assistant Coach
Just a few days after calling time from professional football as a player, Jean Baptiste 'Miggy' Mugiraneza is likely to begin the new season on the touchline after reaching an… Read more »
Rwanda/Burundi: Haringingo Appointed Sofapaka FC Head Coach
Burundian gaffer Francis Haringingo has agreed to coach Kenyan Premier League side Sofapaka FC on a two-year deal. Read more »
Rwanda/Uganda: Imanizabayo Completes Kampala Queens Move
Rwanda international Florence Imanizabayo has completed her move to Ugandan women's league champions Kampala Queens on a one-year deal. Read more »
Rwanda: Juno Kizigenza Talks Afrobasket Performance, Europe Tour
Rwanda's fast-rising Afro-fusion musician Juno Kizigenza who headlined Rwanda vs Uganda Women's Afrobasket quarterfinal halftime show on Wednesday evening said that it's always a… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket - Rwanda Ousts Uganda, Storms to Semis
Rwanda qualified to the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Afrobasket after beating Uganda 66-61 in a tense quarterfinal clash held at BK Arena on Wednesday night. Read more »
Rwanda: Beach Volleyball - Rwanda U18 Set for Commonwealth Youth Games
The U18 men' and women' national Beach Volleyball teams have traveled to Trinidad & Tobago for the forthcoming Commonwealth Youth Games which will take place in Hasley Crawford… Read more »
Rwanda/Uganda: Imanizabayo in Uganda Ahead of Kampala Queens Move
Rayon Sports Women FC striker Florence Imanizabayo is in Kampala ahead of his move to Uganda's topflight women side Kampala Queens, Times Sport can confirm. Read more »
South Africa: Ellis Hails South African Heroes After Landing WWC Round of 16 Berth
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has praised her girls after Wednesday's 3-2 win over Italy saw them become the second African team, after Nigeria, to book their place in… Read more »
Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket - Rwanda Ousts Uganda, Advances to Semis
Rwanda qualified for the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Afrobasket after beating Uganda 66-61 in a tense quarterfinal clash held at BK Arena on Wednesday night. Read more »
Nigeria: How Highflying Nigeria Is Taking FIFA Women's World Cup By Storm
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are on fire in the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as they remain Africa's main torch bearers. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Rwanda: FIBA Women's Afrobasket - Nigeria's Rena Wakama a Symbol of Empowerment
There has been a thrilling display of talent and passion at the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Tributes as Midfielder Migi Hangs Up His Boots
Former coaches, teammates and players who looked up to football veteran Jean Baptiste 'Migi' Mugiraneza have described his as arguably one of the greatest midfielders that Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Sitting Volleyball - Mossad Rashad Pens Two-Year Deal as Rwanda Coach
Egyptian coach Dr. Mossad Rashad has penned a two-year contract extension that will see him coach Rwandan men and women's Sitting Volleyball teams until 2025. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Youngster Dusabe Named Most Improved Player at Basketball Without Borders Camp
Rwandan youngster Jane Dusabe, 18, was awarded the Most Improved Player accolade on Monday, July 31, at the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) camp 2023 in Johannesburg, South… Read more »
Rwanda: Former NFL Player Talks Football, Activism, and Moving to Rwanda
Born in Houston, Texas in April 1974, Chris Darkins has a unique ancestral history, with his grandparents having been enslaved in America. Darkins, born to Clarence and Claudia… Read more »
Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket 2023 - Rwanda, Cameroon, Mali, Nigeria Secure Quarter-Final Spots
Matches in the FIBA Women's Afrobasket 2023 delivered thrilling action on Sunday, July 30, as the first teams to advance to the quarter-finals were determined. Read more »
Rwanda: Super Falcons Players to Pocket U.S.$60,000 Each If They Qualify to Knockout Stage
Each of the 23 players of the Nigerian Women's national team will take home $60,000 if they reach the round of 16 of the World Cup currently going on in Australia and New Zealand. Read more »
Rwanda: Musanze FC Strengthens Attack on Signing Iradukunda, Sulley
Rwanda Premier League side Musanze FC continued their impressive transfer business with the acquisition of strikers Bertrand Iradukunda and Ghanaian forward Mohammed Sulley. Read more »
Rwanda: Kings' Coach Brown On How African Youngsters Can Reach Their Full Potential
Mike Brown, the head coach of National Basketball Association (NBA) side Sacramento Kings, has shared some experience with African youngsters on key things they need to do to take… Read more »
Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket - Rwanda Through to Quarterfinals Despite Angola Loss
Rwandan women were given a sigh of relief as they advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA Women's Afrobasket going on in Kigali despite Sunday's Group A shock 68-74 defeat… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Rwanda: Rayon Sports Held By Vital'O in Preseason Friendly
Rayon FC played out a pulsating 2-2 draw with Burundian outfit Vital O'FC in a preseason friendly match held at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, July 30. Read more »
Rwanda: Transfer Updates - Kimenyi Joins AS Kigali as Bigirimana Agrees Police Move
AS Kigali have signed goalkeeper Yves Kimenyi on a two-year deal as club continues to reinforce squad ahead of the 2023/24 season. Read more »