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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>As the weekend approaches, sports enthusiasts across Rwanda are looking for where to hang out. Among other key events, the long-awaited Rwanda Classico between Rayon Sports and title holders APR FC is set to take place on Saturday.<\/p>\n

However, that\u2019s not the only sporting spectacle in town. Times Sport has rounded up a few events for fans to check out this weekend.<\/p>\n

1. New volleyball gymnasium set to debut in Kigali<\/b><\/p>\n

The fourth round of the 2025\/26 Rwanda National Volleyball League (RNVL) will see the unveiling of a brand-new indoor gymnasium in Kigali.<\/p>\n

Tipping off this Friday, November 7, volleyball fans can look forward to the inaugural match at Saint Joseph le Travailleur TSS, located in Muhima sector. The event begins with a women\u2019s fixture between East Africa University Rwanda (EAUR) and APR WVC at 6pm.<\/p>\n

The new facility becomes the fourth indoor arena to host volleyball games in Rwanda, joining Petit Stade, Gisagara Gymnasium, and Kirehe Gymnasium, which is currently undergoing final renovation works.<\/p>\n

2. Rwanda Classico: APR FC vs Rayon Sports<\/b><\/p>\n

Defending champions APR FC will face fierce rivals Rayon Sports in what promises to be a thrilling Rwanda Classico, the first since the 2025\/26 football season kicked off.<\/p>\n

The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, at 3 pm at Amahoro Stadium.<\/p>\n

Before that, Police FC will face AS Kigali this Friday, opening matchday seven of the league. Other exciting fixtures include Gasogi United vs Mukura Victory Sports, making it a weekend full of football action.<\/p>\n

3. Kigali Fight Night<\/b><\/p>\n

After the recent Professional Fighters League semifinals in Kigali, boxing fans are in for another treat as the Kigali Fight Night comes to the spotlight.<\/p>\n

The event will take place on Saturday, November 8, at Zaria Court, featuring elite fighters from seven countries: Nigeria, Tanzania, Cameroon, Gabon, Kenya, DR Congo, and host nation Rwanda, battling it out in a one-day championship showdown.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. As the weekend approaches, sports enthusiasts across Rwanda are looking for where to hang out. Among other key events, the long-awaited Rwanda Classico between Rayon Sports and title holders APR FC is set to take place on Saturday. However, that\u2019s not the only sporting spectacle in town. 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