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The Fédération Rwandaise de Football Association (FERWAFA) has officially announced its support for the re-election of Gianni Infantino as President of FIFA for the 2027–2031 term, reaffirming Rwanda’s confidence in his leadership and long-term vision for global football. In a statement released by the federation, FERWAFA highlighted the progress made under Infantino’s tenure, pointing to […]

The top-tier football league in Rwanda has secured a new sponsor and has officially been renamed the BK Pro League for the next five years. On the afternoon of Friday, April 24, 2026, Bank of Kigali signed a five-and-a-half-year sponsorship agreement with the Rwanda Premier League to support the country’s top-flight football competition. The deal, […]

As the UEFA Champions League reaches its decisive semi-final stage, Rwanda’s global tourism brand, Visit Rwanda, finds itself prominently represented among Europe’s elite clubs. Four giants—Arsenal FC, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Atlético Madrid—have all reached the semi-finals, with all of them maintaining official partnerships with Visit Rwanda. Arsenal, long-time partners of Rwanda’s tourism initiative, […]

Al Hilal SC has publicly expressed serious concerns regarding the handling of its ongoing case involving RS Berkane by the Confederation of African Football Disciplinary Committee. In an official statement released on Monday, Al Hilal confirmed that it had received CAF’s response concerning a complaint initially filed by RS Berkane. The case centers on a […]

The DR Congo national football team received a thunderous welcome in Kinshasa on Sunday, days after sealing a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — their first appearance on football’s grandest stage since 1974. What is typically a brief 20-kilometre journey from the airport to the city centre transformed into a nearly four-hour […]

Marines FC once again proved they are no pushovers, holding league leaders Al Hilal SC to a hard-fought 1–1 draw in an intense Rwanda Premier League Matchday 26 encounter at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Monday. Coming into the fixture, Al Hilal SC were in dominant form, sitting comfortably at the top of the table with […]

FIFA Series 2026: Group B Delivers Excitement and Global Football Spirit in Kigali Kigali once again proved its growing status as a hub for international football as it hosted the thrilling Group B matches of the FIFA Series 2026, bringing together four nations from across different continents in a unique and competitive mini-tournament. Held at […]

The Aruba national football team emerged victorious at the #FIFASeries2026, sealing an impressive campaign by finishing top of Group B and lifting the trophy at Kigali Pelé Stadium. In a commanding final played on Sunday, Aruba delivered a clinical performance to defeat the Liechtenstein national football team 4–1, capping off a tournament defined by discipline, […]

Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, delivered a commanding 4–0 victory over Grenada in an international friendly played as part of the FIFA Series hosted in Rwanda. The match was attended by President Paul Kagame, whose presence added to the occasion at a lively stadium. The fixture marked the first game in charge for head coach […]

Rwanda continues to strengthen its place on the global football map after being selected to host the 2026 FIFA Series, an innovative competition designed to expand international opportunities for national teams. For a country that has steadily invested in sports infrastructure and development in all spheres ranging from multi-million dollar edifices to empowering sports personnel, […]