Sports

Rayon Sports F.C. secured a comfortable 2–0 victory over second-division side City Boys F.C. in the first leg of the Peace Cup round of 16 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Kigali Pele Stadium.
Kigali has been awarded the prestigious “UCI Bike City” label in recognition of its successful hosting of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships — the first time the global cycling showpiece was staged on African soil.
BPR Bank has joined the roster of sponsors for the 2026 Tour du Rwanda, strengthening support for Rwanda’s flagship international cycling event.
Rayon Sports ended a difficult run of form with a 1–0 win over AS Kigali, reviving their hopes of staying in contention in the Rwanda Premier League.
Etincelles FC has dismissed head coach Masudi Djuma and his technical team, appointing former technical director Bizimana Abdou (Bekeni) as interim coach. The Rubavu-based club cited poor results as the reason for the shake-up.
Kiyovu Sports and Gorilla FC shared the spoils in a 0-0 stalemate on Friday at Kigali Pele Stadium in Day 18 of the Rwanda Premier League.
Rwanda’s national handball team finished 12th out of 16 teams at the African Handball Championship, moving up from 14th place in 2024.
Elderly residents of Nyirangarama Cell in Bushoki Sector say regular participation in community sports activities has significantly improved their health, helping them manage and prevent age-related illnesses, including high blood pressure.
Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, has said the country’s hosting of the Africa Handball Cup marks a significant milestone in Rwanda’s efforts to grow the sport and position itself as a hub for major continental competitions.
Team Rwanda has departed for the United Arab Emirates to compete in the Sharjah Tour 2026, a UCI-rated international cycling race that will test the country’s riders against strong global competition.