Women and alcohol among top threats to foreign players in Rwanda, says Rayon Sports star
Rukundo Abdul Rahman, popularly known as “Paplay,” Rayon Sports’ attacker, has admitted that women and alcohol are among the key factors affecting the performance of many foreign footballers competing in Rwanda. The Burundian international shared his opinion during a recent interview with Akeza Sport, a sports media outlet from his home country. When asked what […]
Rwandan league stars drafted into NBA G league after strong BAL performances
According to the New Times, APR’s Aliou Diarra and REG’s Jean Jacques Boissy are among the standout selections in the 2025 NBA G League International Draft, a major milestone following their impressive runs in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) and Rwandan domestic competitions. Diarra, a dominant center for APR, was picked first overall by the […]
Joao Pedro destroys boyhood club to send Chelsea into Club World Cup final
Chelsea has officially secured their place in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, following a decisive 2-0 victory over Brazilian side Fluminense at MetLife Stadium. The win sees the English giants advance, ending Fluminense’s impressive run as the last South American representative in the tournament. The night belonged to Chelsea’s new signing, […]
Football legends Okocha and Domi arrive in Kigali for Visit Rwanda campaign
Football legends Jay-Jay Okocha from Nigeria and Didier Arsène Marcel Domi from France arrived in Rwanda this Sunday as part of the “Visit Rwanda” initiative, a campaign aimed at promoting Rwanda’s tourism on the global stage. The two stars, both former players for French football giant Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), are visiting Rwanda under the long-standing […]
FIFA unveils high-tech match ball with real-time tracking system
In a move that blends tradition with cutting-edge technology, FIFA has officially introduced a revolutionary match ball featuring an advanced internal sensor system designed to transform how the game is analyzed, refereed, and experienced by fans. At the core of this innovation is a small, lightweight device suspended in the center of the ball. This […]
Arsenal announce signing of Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi
Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi for a rumored fee of £55 million. This move aims to bolster Mikel Arteta’s midfield as the Gunners look to bridge the gap to Premier League defending champions Liverpool. After months of speculation, Arsenal reportedly agreed to pay over the release clause in […]
APR, Rayon to receive more CAF funds
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in financial support for clubs participating in its continental competitions. Beginning with the 2025/26 season, each participating club will now receive $100,000 (over Rwf 143 million), a 100% increase from the previous $50,000. This move is part of CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe’s broader […]
Former Nigerian goalkeeping legend dies at 61
Few names in African football shine as brightly as Peter Rufai. Born on August 24, 1963, in Lagos, Nigeria, Rufai would grow from a local boy juggling handmade balls on dusty streets to an icon who stood tall in the world of football. They called him “Dodo Mayana,” a name that reflected his royal roots […]
Veterans honored as APR FC marks 32 years of football excellence
Veterans wounded during Rwanda’s liberation struggle were honored today as APR FC celebrated its 32nd anniversary with a special football match and a gesture of profound gratitude. The event, held at Mulindi, the historic birthplace of APR FC, marked 32 years since the club’s founding in 1993, during the ceasefire period of the liberation struggle, […]
Twelve children selected from 150 to attend Arsenal training camp in England
Twelve children have been selected from a group of 150 to attend a special football training camp with Arsenal Football Club in England, as part of the ongoing partnership between the English club and the Government of Rwanda. According to Igihe, the selection event took place on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Green Hills Academy […]
