After successfully hosting the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket in the men’s category and three Basketball Africa League finals, Preparations are in full swing as Kigali will welcome another international Basketball event, FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, in less than 4 days.
With the countdown to the highly anticipated FIBA Women’s AfroBasket coming down to the wire, The preparations are in top gear for the 28th edition due to begin on July 28, 2023. The organizers, protocols, and security personnel are leaving no stone unturned to ensure a flawless and secure atmosphere for Basketball lovers across the continent to witness Africa’s highest-level Women’s basketball tournament.
Speaking to Landry Jabo, the Project and Partnership management consultant at Rwanda Basketball Federation, he emphasized that the preparations are well advanced and almost done.
He said; “Final preparations are well underway and nearly complete, only a few details remain to be dealt with, but we expect to have them lined up before tomorrow”
Kigali’s BK Arena, the renowned and state-of-the-art venue that has hosted every major basketball tournament on the continent, is getting a substantial makeover in preparation for this prestigious event. The 10,000-seat Arena, completed in 2019, is set to host a fun-filled mix of basketball and entertainment events.
Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city, will draw attention from the continent. The competition is expected to draw close to 500 athletes, coaches, federation representatives, and officials excluding supporters. hence It will endure for about ten days. What does the hosting nation have in store to ensure that visitors have a pleasant stay in the most welcoming country?
“We will provide a welcoming environment for basketball fans, full of fun and entertainment,” stated Mr. Landry Jabo from local organizing committee
He added; “Basketball and entertainment are inextricably linked. We’ll have a variety of acts performing. Every day, an artist and DJs will warm up and amuse the audience.”
“The opening ceremonies will include a breathtaking spectacle on August 28th, and the tournament will conclude on August 5th with another amazing entertainment event.”
He continued “We scheduled training for sports photographers and training for basketball technicians, among other activities planned but related to basketball, in order to broaden our grasp of the game.” declared Jabo
Furthermore, online services, digital products, and tourism through Visit Rwanda have been put in place, eagerly anticipating the arrival of participants from around Africa for a 10-day stay in the land of a thousand hills.
Hence, Tickets may be purchased solely through the online platform TiCQet
The best 12 national teams in the continent compete in the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, the continent’s biggest women’s basketball competition, which is held every two years. From July 28 to August 6, 2023, Kigali, Rwanda, will be the site of the event.
While Nigeria is the reigning champion, Senegal won it 12 times. In the previous edition in Cameroon, Nigeria defeated Mali in the final game, where Cameroon finished third.
The 12 participating nations in Kigali are Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Angola, Cameroon, Mali, Mozambique, Guinea, Senegal, Uganda, Nigeria, Egypt, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
At the time of publishing, Senegal and Mozambique had already arrived in Kigali. 9 other teams are due to arrive starting this evening, the deadline is July 27th.
The defending champions, Nigeria, will face DR Congo in the opening game on July 28 at 11:30 Central African Time.
