The New Times (Sports)

HALFTIME: Guy Hervé Ngono the difference as Gasogi United head into halftime break leading APR FC 1-0.

Kigali FC and Mukura VS share spoils after goalless draw at Kigali Pelé Stadium. Man of the match: Patient Niyongira (Kigali FC).

𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐥 𝐈𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐂 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 • Rwandan-American point guard Antino Jackson Jr has joined Libyan side Al-Ittihad on a short-term deal ahead of the Road to BAL 2027 West Division Elite 16 tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. • Jackson, 30, most recently played for RSSB Tigers, having joined the Rwandan club from APR BBC in June 2026. • The experienced guard has played professionally in several countries, including Estonia, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Mexico, and Turkey. • Al-Ittihad secured its Elite 16 place after finishing top of Group A in Tripoli with an unbeaten record and maximum points. newtimes.co.rw/article/40159…

#Rwanda U-23 head coach Eric Nshimiyimana has named a provisional squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations U-23 second-round qualifying tie against Cameroon. • England-based midfielder Claude Smith Kayibanda, Belgium-based Ngabo Munezero, and France-based duo Taylan Mukuunda and Thierry Musabyimana headline the foreign-based selections. • Nshimiyimana has also retained several players who featured in #Rwanda’s first-round victory over Sudan. • The Junior Wasps advanced after securing a 4-1 aggregate win, following a 3-0 victory in Kigali and a 1-1 draw in Juba. • #Rwanda will host Cameroon in the first leg at Kigali Pelé Stadium on November 11 before travelling to Yaoundé for the return match on November 17. newtimes.co.rw/article/40154…

#Rwanda head coach Stephen Constantine has recalled defender Thierry Manzi and midfielder Jean Bosco Ruboneka to the Amavubi squad for the crucial 2027 AFCON qualifying double-header against Mali in November. • Constantine has largely retained the squad that collected six points from victories over Liberia and Cape Verde in the opening Group K matches. • Manzi and Ruboneka return after missing the previous qualifiers while they were without clubs. • #Rwanda will face Mali at Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako on November 13 before hosting the return match at Amahoro Stadium on November 17. • Both teams are joint-top of Group K with six points and identical goal differences, making the double-header important in the qualification race. newtimes.co.rw/article/40150…

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has made Formula 1 history after becoming the youngest-ever world champion at 20 years and 68 days, sealing the 2026 drivers’ title with a third-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday. • The Mercedes driver broke Sebastian Vettel’s record, set in 2010 when the German won his first title aged 23. • Antonelli needed only a top-nine finish to secure the championship, regardless of his rivals’ results, and clinched it with four races remaining. • His triumph ended Italy’s 73-year wait for a Formula 1 drivers’ world champion, following Alberto Ascari’s back-to-back titles in 1952 and 1953. • Antonelli leads the 2026 standings with 380 points, ahead of Max Verstappen on 261 and Lewis Hamilton on 259. Read more: newtimes.co.rw/article/40151…

UPDATE: American guard Antino Jackson Jr has signed a short-term deal to play for Libyan side Al-Ittihad ahead of the Road to BAL Elite 16.

Kimi’s parents were there to celebrate their son’s historic achievement after finally sealing the world championship at Mexico Grand Prix.

JUST IN: Kimi Antonelli is the 2026 Formula One World Champion. The youngest to ever do it at 20 years and 68 days old.

JUST IN: Rwanda head coach Stephen Constantine has recalled Thierry Manzi and Bosco Ruboneka in his squad for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers double-header against Mali. 13/11: Mali Vs Rwanda-Stade du 26 Mars, Bamako 16/11: Rwanda Vs Mali-Amahoro Stadium, Kigali

JUST IN: Alfred Twahirwa has been elected president of Rwanda Handball Federation (FERWAHAND) for another four-year term until 2030. Twahirwa, who has been leading the federation since 2022, was running for the top position unopposed.

Liverpool’s Super Sunday matchday post is getting more interesting. The Kop are now reminding everyone that Rwanda will be home to the Formula One African Grand Prix by early 2030s. Liverpool Vs Arsenal—18:30CAT Live at Anfield. #PremierLeague #LIVARS

UPDATE: APR comes from behind to secure their third straight victory, defeating REG 3-2 in a thrilling tie-break matchup (21-25, 17-25, 25-22, 25-15, 15-13). 📹: @dylmugenga /TNT

WATCH: The Lions follow onto the court to take on Rwanda Energy Group (REG) in the third-round matchup. Both APR teams are yet to lose a game, making them the leaders of the regular-season standings, while the electricity distributor will be looking to avoid a second loss following their defeat to EAUR. 📹: @dylmugenga /TNT

UPDATE: APR WVC defeats Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) in straight sets (25-24, 25-18, 25-17) to secure its second consecutive victory in the first phase of the #Rwanda Volleyball League. 📹: @dylmugenga /TNT

WATCH: APR WVC and #Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) are warming up ahead of their second-round clash in the women’s category, set to get underway at Petit Stade. 🎥: @dylmugenga /TNT

PHOTOS: Outgoing FERWAFA President Fabrice Shema has handed over office to Me Claudine Gasarabwe, who will lead the federation’s day-to-day affairs until January 2027. Shema resigned in late September, days after his release from detention over issuing a bounced cheque and fraudulently obtaining property.