2026 FIFA World Cup: Nigeria suffers big hiccup Uyo, South Africa, Egypt, Senegal, & Comoros record wins

2026 FIFA World Cup: Nigeria suffers big hiccup Uyo, South Africa, Egypt, Senegal, & Comoros record wins

By Emmanuel Akyereko Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes suffered a massive jolt Tuesday after failing to overpower Zimbabwe in a Group C clash in Uyo. The Super Eagles entered the clash having overcome Rwanda on Saturday and were hoping to secure victory over the Warriors to brighten their qualification chances. The 1-1 stalemate in Akwa Ibom State has left the hopes of Eric Chelle's side slightly jeopardised. The […]

March 25, 2025

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Rwanda: Handball – Rwanda U20 to Face Congo in Continental Tournament Opener

[ad_1] Rwanda U20 will take on Congo Brazzaville in the opening match of the IHF Trophy Africa Continental phase, scheduled for November 2-6 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Rwanda and Congo Brazzaville are pooled in Group A alongside Guinea, Zimbabwe, and Réunion. François Xavier Ngarambe's team is aiming for continental success after lifting the Zone 5 title with a thrilling 26-25 victory over Uganda in May. According fixtures released on October 29, giving Rwanda will open the tournament against Congo on […]

October 30, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Miss Rwanda 2022 Muheto Divine Arrested

[ad_1] Rwanda National Police (RNP) on October 29, confirmed the arrest of Miss Rwanda 2022 Divine Nshuti Muheto over serious traffic violations. The beauty queen faces multiple charges, including driving without a license, driving under excessive influence of alcohol, damaging public infrastructure, and escaping the scene after being caught. "This is not the first time she has been involved in such offenses," police said in an x post. Muheto's actions have drawn concerns as repeated traffic violations continue to pose […]

October 30, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Noise Pollution – Eight Things Kigali Bars Can Do to Comply With Regulations

[ad_1] Bars in the City of Kigali have been urged by Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) to adhere to noise pollution regulations issued in the ministerial instructions of March. REMA warned, on Tuesday, October 29, that bars not complying with these rules could face penalties, including the seizure of sound equipment, after five bars were found in violation of the regulations during inspections conducted on October 26. ALSO READ: Noise pollution: Kigali bars warned of over non-compliance To help bars […]

October 30, 2024

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Rwanda: Libya’s Forfeit Against Nigeria – What Does It Mean for Amavubi?

[ad_1] The Confederation of African Football on Saturday, October 26, declared Libya losers of their 2025 AFCON qualifier against Nigeria on forfeit grounds. The forfeit is one of the sanctions that the Libyans were slapped after CAF disciplinary board found them guilty of mistreating the Super Eagles upon arrival at Al Abraq Airport where they were kept stranded for more than 12 hours. Captain William Troost-Ekong and the rest of the Super Eagles returned home without playing the match which […]

October 28, 2024

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Rwanda: Niyibizi Appointed Espoir FC Head Coach

[ad_1] Third tier side Espoir FC have appointed Suleiman Niyibizi as their new head coach. The Rusizi-based club was relegated to the third division after they were docked 50 points for fielding unlicensed Congolese goalkeeper Christian Watanga Milembe during the 2023-24 second division league campaign. The club now hopes to make an immediate comeback to the second division and they see Niyibizi as the right coach to help them achieve the target. According to the club management, Niyibizi completed the […]

October 23, 2024

Africa

Africa: The Revived Luanda Process – Inching Towards Peace in East DRC?

[ad_1] Rwanda-DRC talks have resumed, but whether they can shift the fundamental barriers to peace remains to be seen. The Luanda Process was established as part of the 2022 Luanda Roadmap, aimed at defusing tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and bringing peace to east DRC. However, escalated fighting from October 2023 between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) led to a stalemate. The DRC accused the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) […]

October 21, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Comedian Kibonge Opens Up On His Secret Battle With Childhood Illness

[ad_1] Emmanuel Mugisha, better known by his stage name Clapton Kibonge, is a multitalented comedian with a career spanning over a decade in the industry. The devoted husband and father of three has long battled a serious lung disease that instilled in him a profound fear of death. This struggle persisted until January 2024, when he underwent surgery that restored his hope for life. Kibonge concealed his illness from the public, worried that disclosing it would discourage those around him […]

October 19, 2024

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Rwanda: APR Women Shift Focus On Volleyball League Title Defense

[ad_1] After winning the 2024 Nyerere International Volleyball tournament in Moshi, Tanzania, APR women volleyball club have now turned their focus on retaining the domestic league title. Pater Kamasa's side face Police Women in the opening match of the national volleyball league which kicks off Friday, October 18 at Petit Stade indoor gymnasium. "We need to give our best this year to win the title and represent Rwanda in next year's Africa Club Championships again," Kamasa told Times Sport. Also […]

October 19, 2024

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