Team Rwanda has left for Kisumu, Kenya, travelling via Uganda, for the African Road Cycling Championships, which run from October 21 to 25, the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY) said on X on Saturday, October 17.  The squad of 39 riders covers five categories, from under-17 cadets to elite: senior men (12) and women (5), under-23…

Lionel Messi ended his international career with a goal and two assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0 at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium on Tuesday, closing a 21-year chapter with the national team. The match was paused after 10 minutes to honour Messi, who raised his hand to acknowledge the crowd’s ovation before play resumed. He…

Lionel Messi will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina tonight, ending a 21-year international career with a farewell match against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental. Kick-off is at 20:00 in Buenos Aires, which is 01:00 on Wednesday in Kigali. The match is a tribute rather than a competitive test. Benin are ranked…

Rwanda’s Amavubi were held to a goalless draw by Kenya’s Harambee Stars in a FIFA friendly at Amahoro Stadium on Monday evening. Neither side managed to find the breakthrough as both teams settled for a share of the spoils. Amavubi head coach Stephen Constantine made several changes to his starting lineup, handing Elie Tatou and…

Rwanda’s U23 team will travel to Juba, South Sudan, for Tuesday’s second-leg clash against South Sudan, needing only a draw to advance to the next round of the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match will be played at Juba National Stadium on October 6, with Rwanda carrying a three-goal advantage from the…

Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s national team training camp in Copenhagen on Wednesday, September 30, after coach Jorge Jesus said the forward would not start Thursday’s Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo confirmed his departure in a statement on social media after Jesus’ pre-match press conference and a conversation with Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Pedro…

Fabrice Shema Ngoga has resigned as president of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) with immediate effect. In a letter dated September 29, 2026, addressed to FERWAFA’s General Assembly, Shema said his decision followed an integrity issue concerning him personally. He said stepping down was the responsible course of action to protect the federation’s credibility and…

Rwanda came from behind to beat Cape Verde 2–1 in Praia on Tuesday, September 29, maintaining their perfect start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Gilson Tavares scored on 40 minutes, Claude Niyomugabo equalised at 45+2, and Elie Tatou Iradukunda netted Rwanda’s winner in the 52nd minute.  The victory took Amavubi to…

Rwanda head coach Stephen Constantine says Amavubi are aiming to take points from Cape Verde when the two sides meet in their second Group K match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday, September 29, at 6PM(Kigali time). The match at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia follows Rwanda’s 3-1 opening…