Giants of Africa unveils the 31st Basketball Court

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September 10, 2024

Under the ‘Built Within’ initiative, the Giants of Africa pledged to construct 100 basketball courts across Africa. The most recent, and 31st, was unveiled in Rubavu District, Rwanda, making it the 7th in the land of a thousand hills.

Giants of Africa (GOA), in collaboration with the District of Rubavu and the Rwanda Basketball Federation, celebrated the launch of a newly renovated basketball court at Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle on September 9.

Rubavu, a district known for its abundant talent in various sports but currently without a basketball team in any league, was in line to receive a modern court so that its talents can be nurtured.

In their customary court unveiling ceremony, the Giants of Africa hosted a youth basketball clinic beforehand. The clinic was led by a team of coaches from Canada headed by Sarah Chan, alongside local coaches under the direction of Moise Mutokambali, the National Technical Director.

In his welcome speech, the mayor of Rubavu expressed heartfelt thanks to the Giants of Africa for their substantial support in making this project possible.

“I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Giants of Africa for their general support in making this project a reality. Your dedication to using sports as a tool for positive change is truly inspiring, and we are honored to be part of this impactful journey.” Said Mayor Prosper Mulindwa

On behalf of the Rwanda Basketball Federation, Mr. Désiré Mugwiza extended thanks to Masai Ujiri for continuously inspiring African youth to dream big and strive to become giants.

“We are deeply grateful for Masai’s Giants of Africa initiative and its vision and dedication to uplifting the communities in our country and across the African continent, providing young athletes with the opportunity to dream big and become giants.” FERWABA President noted.

Speaking to the kids after the clinic, Mr. Mugwiza emphasized the values of sports and reminded them that the new facility can help them embody these values.

“Let this court be a place where you build the friendships, discover your true potential, and pursue your dreams with passion.”

Sarah Chan, the Toronto Raptors’ manager for Africa scouting, spoke on behalf of the Giants of Africa at the ceremony; she highlighted the impact of the new facility on the Rubavu community.

“We want to provide quality infrastructure that will benefit everyone in the community, particularly the youth who are so passionate about basketball, as we truly believe in the power of basketball’s ability to empower you both on and off the court.” Said former KPA center and now coach at GOA

Since its inception in 2003, Giants of Africa conduct basketball camps for boys and girls, build courts, and fund youth outreach activities on this continent.

Last year, on the occasion of celebrating the 20^th anniversary, GOA launched three basketball courts in Kigali and Rwamagana as part of their ongoing journey to build 100 courts across the continent.

The Ministry of Sports sees this initiative as strongly aligned with Rwanda’s value of dignity. Rwego Ngarambe, the director of sports at the ministry, praised Masai Ujiri and Giants of Africa for this remarkable effort, which reflects Rwanda’s principles of dignity.

“We want to thank Masai Ujiri and the team for the vision you shared with us. We are here raising giants. Built within resonates with something that Rwandans know very much, Dignity “Agaciro.” Homegrown solutions. Our visions are aligned.”

U18 AFROBASKET: Rwanda beat Morocco to move top of Group C.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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September 6, 2024

Rwanda leads Group C of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket after a hard-fought 56-51 victory over Morocco at the University of Pretoria Arena.

Following a strong opening game against the hosts on Tuesday, Rwanda claimed another victory at FIBA U18 AfroBasket today, September 6, over Morocco, not only to move to the top of the group but also securing a spot in the quarterfinals.

Rwanda had a rough start, struggling with their shooting as they converted only one shot out of 18 attempts, including 0-7 on 2-point field goals. This resulted in an 8-13 deficit in the first quarter against a very dynamic team in paint, Morocco.

Led by Sean Williams Mwesigwa, Rwanda surged back in the second quarter, scoring 24 points while conceding 17 to take a two-point lead in the break.

Mwesigwa and his teammates continued their momentum after the halftime with an 8-1 run, pushing their lead to 40-32. Although Morocco turned the tide by narrowing the gap to one point, Plamedie Kayira hit a crucial three-pointer to restore a four-point advantage heading into the final quarter.

The Yves Murenzi coached team made effective use of their bench and played a solid defense to close out the game with 56-51, highlighted by an outstanding offensive performance from Dylan Lebson Kayijuka.

Kayijuka, Rwanda’s leading scorer, posted a game high of 20 points from 7-20 field goals in 35 minutes spent on the floor. Sean Williams Mwesigwa added 16 points, while Jonas Singiza made significant contributions on defense with 6 rebounds and 5 steals.

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This win puts Rwanda at the top of their group with a 2-0 record. With the tournament format advancing the top two teams from each group, along with the best third-place teams from three groups, Rwanda has secured their spot in the quarterfinals.

Rwanda will be back on the floor on Monday, September 9, against Zambia.

The Patriots sweep aside Kepler to set the 2024 Playoff finals with APR.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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September 5, 2024

The Patriots have eliminated Kepler in a 3-0 clean sweep, advancing to the Rwanda Basketball League playoff finals to challenge the reigning champions, APR.

On September 4 at Petit Stade, the Patriots beat Kepler in the Rwanda Basketball League Playoff semifinals to complete a 3-0 series sweep and advance to their first finals in two years.

After a challenging Game 1, the Patriots dominated the following two games, defeating the Kinyinya-based club and ending their hopes of claiming the league title in their maiden season.

83-71, 107-68, and 89-66, Henry Mwinuka’s team secured a berth in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) playoff finals for the ninth time in their decade-long existence.

Meanwhile, Patriots’ Henry Mwinuka is poised to make his 8th final appearance and his 5th with Patriots. The Tanzanian coach has secured the RBL title five times, including three with the Patriots.

In the finals, the Henry Mwinuka team will compete with APR, the defending champions, in a best-of-seven series.

The Patriots and APR, the top two seeds from regular season, will rekindle a rivalry that began last season’s playoffs, when APR swept the Patriots to reach the finals.

The sweep, followed by a trade of Michael Andre Dixon from the Patriots to the APR, fueled significant speculation and intensified the rivalry.

The rivalry persisted this season as the Patriots defeated APR twice in their regular season matchups and secured the top spot.

The best-of-seven series will determine the league champions and country’s flag bearers in the 2025 Basketball Africa League.

RBL competition has evolved considerably, marked by attracting professional players, upgrading venues, and employing cutting-edge technology to resolve replay issues and enhance officiating precision.

The finals series tipoff on September 11, with the venue still to be decided.

AFCON Qualifiers: Rwanda held Libya to a 1-1 draw.

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September 5, 2024

Innocent Nshuti helped Rwanda begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D qualification campaign by earning a point in an away match against Libya.

On Wednesday, September 4, the Rwandan national team, Amavubi, began their campaign for the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers with an away match against Libya, led by former Amavubi head coach Micho.

Amavubi fell behind in the 16th minute when Subhi Al Dhaw scored for Libya. However, they equalized early in the second half with a goal from Innocent Nshuti, who finished a cross from captain Djihadi Bizimana with his chest.

The 47^th-minute goal gave Amavubi a boost, and they controlled possession for much of the game but were unable to score again.

Libya, under the guidance of Sredojevic Milutin, known as Micho, couldn’t make the most of their home advantage and will now seek their first three points in their upcoming match against Benin in Cotonou.

On the other hand, Rwanda will look to build on their away point as they prepare to face Nigeria on September 10 at the newly renovated Amahoro Stadium, which will host its first international match since 2022.

The 45,000-seat stadium is expected to be packed with fans eager to support Amavubi, who have been in strong form in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

The 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Group D match between Rwanda and Nigeria is scheduled for September 10 at 3 p.m.

REG look to bounce back to keep the series alive.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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September 4, 2024

REG needs a big game from Cleveland Thomas

REG BBC look to pull off the impossible as APR stand on brink of making a back-to-back Rwanda Basketball League Playoffs finals.

After falling 2-0 to APR, the Rwanda Energy Group-owned team looks to bounce back against the defending champions as the series continues at Petit Stade.

The electricians lost Game 1 in heartbreaking fashion and fell short in the final moments of Game 2. They must respond in Game 3 to avoid a sweep by APR, echoing last season’s outcome.

REG’s Struggles against APR

REG and APR face off for the fifth time in the 2024 RBL season tonight, with APR having won all the previous encounters and poised to secure a spot in the playoff finals for a second consecutive time.

The army team has bested REG in 10 consecutive league matchups. REG’s last victory over APR was on September 2, 2022, during Game 3 of the playoff semifinals, where REG clinched a 71-66 win, advancing to the finals.

Since then, APR has consistently outperformed REG, starting with victory in both home and away games during the 2023 regular season, followed by a devasting 4-0 sweep in playoff finals. This season APR seized the dominance, completing a double over REG in home and away encounters, and they are now leading the series with 2-0, making it 10-0 in league games and 12-0 in all competitions, including victories in the 2024 Rwanda Cup and GMT.

REG’s Uphill Battle

REG faces a tough challenge to win this game and stay alive in the series. Coach Ogoh Odaudu’s team must address their final quarter struggles from the first 2 games.

In Game 1, REG held a nine-point lead entering the final quarter, but APR cut the deficit and forced overtime. In Game 2, REG led for three quarters before APR surged in the final quarter to win the game.

To counter APR’s Aliou Diarra’s endurance in the final quarter, REG must rotate their big men more effectively and avoid foul trouble. Pitchou Manga has been hampered by fouls at critical moments, and REG needs Kendal Gray’s aggressive play to support him.

Key Matchups

While REG needs to strengthen their frontcourt in crucial moments, they hold an advantage in the backcourt, despite APR’s Jaleel Miller being a formidable opponent.

It’s unfair to assign only one player to Isaiah Jaleel Miller. It takes team effort to defend him.

Miller scored 43 points against this REG in the Rwanda Cup final, and his offense threat persisted as he put up again 32 points against REG last Friday in the playoff first game.

Even if he might not start this game, REG BBC’s veteran Herve Icyishatse, a terrific defender, is expected to guide Miller in this game.

Ntore Habimana vs. Antino Alvalezes Jackson: Habimana is one of the best offensive creators in the league, leading in assists during the regular season, while Antino is an athletic offensive player with long-range shooting ability. Defending Antino will be challenging, but Habimana has solid support for Nshobozwa, known for his man-to-man defense.

What REG BBC Needs to Do to Avoid a Sweep

REG needs a big game from Cleveland Thomas. The American shooting guard, who dropped 27 points in Game 1, was held to 8 points in Game 2, and consequently the team failed to perform offensively.

REG needs to build on their positives from Game 1 and move past their earlier mistakes. REG had 15 turnovers in 45 minutes of game 1 and forced APR into 25 turnovers but failed to capitalize on them.

Improving shooting efficiency is crucial for REG, as they shot 37.8% in Game 1 and just 30% in Game 2, along with poor free-throw percentages of 60% in Game 1 and 44.4% in Game 2. These areas need improvement if they hope to avoid being swept.

But first and foremost, they have to slow down Jaleel Miller

Tonight’s game, scheduled for 8 p.m. at Petit Stade, is a must-win for REG.

Meanwhile, the Patriots are expected to complete a 3-0 sweep over Kepler and advance to the finals. If both APR and the Patriots make it to the finals, it will be their first-ever playoff finals showdown.

REG — Petit Stade will once again host these games, instead of BK Arena as previously mentioned

The best-of-seven finals will determine the 2024 Rwanda Basketball League Champions.

APR beat REG to take a 2-0 lead in the RBL playoff semifinals.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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September 1, 2024

APR Basketball Club pulled ahead in the last quarter and held on for a hard-earned 65-60 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) semifinals. Isaiah Miller was exceptional once again.

KIGALI- Following an APR BBC narrow victory over REG BBC last Friday, today, September 1st, at Petit Stade, the last season playoffs finalists resumed their rivalry, and APR triumphed once again and moved one win away from securing a spot in the finals.

Much like Friday’s nail-biting finish, today’s matchup was decided in the final quarter. Although the Rwanda Energy Group team led at the end of the third quarter, the defending champions APR managed to prevail by five points, raising doubts among REG fans about their team’s endurance after consecutive losses in the final quarter.

Odaudu Ogoh’s REG led the first three quarters (11-10, 20-17, and 14-15) and took a three-point advantage prior to the final quarter. But the army side turned the ride, overcoming the deficit and gaining a twelve-point lead.

REG, the back-to-back RBL champions of 2021 and 2022, tried to come back in the game, but their attempt fell short and allowed APR to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.

The American guard Isaiah Jaleel Miller scored 19 points on 9-17 FGs in 32 minutes spent on court.

REG’s Antino Alvalezes Jackson led all scorers with 21 points, but his offensive performance was not enough as his partner Cleveland Thomas, who usually contributes a lot in REG’s offensive play, was limited to only 8 points.

This win stretches APR’s streak to ten consecutive wins over REG.

As the series shifts to BK Arena, APR looks to take a commanding 3-0 and complete a sweep to advance to the 2024 RBL Finals.

In the other semifinal matchup, the Patriots thrashed Kepler 107-68 to take a 2-0 lead as well.

All remaining RBL playoff games will take place at BK Arena.

APR edged a narrow victory over REG in Game 1 of the RBL Playoff semifinals.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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August 31, 2024

APR's Miller tries to dribble past Antino Alvalezes. Photo: Innocent SHEMA

APR Basketball Club survived a big scare in Game 1 of their Rwanda Basketball League playoffs semifinal series, winning 92-91 in a narrow overtime thriller against the Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club.

In Friday night basketball game at Petit Stade, under the betPawa playoffs, as the league’s naming rights holder, the last season’s finalists faced off in a closely contested game, with the defending champions APR securing a dramatic victory to take the opening win in the best-of-five series.

A dramatic finish, the Army team narrowly edged out the electricians 92-91, with Isaiah Jaleel Miller delivering an outstanding performance in his postseason debut in Rwanda.

Both APR and REG entered the playoffs with new head coaches. APR had earlier announced the addition of James Jr. Maye as an assistant to head coach Mazen Trakh, though coach Maz was notably not seen from the sidelines in game 1 against REG BBC.

On the other hand, REG added Ogoh Odaudu to their coaching staff. Odaudu, a Nigerian who was named the 2024 BAL coach of the year, was on duty for the first game, while Charles Mushumba was not seen in the assistant coaches.

On the court, Odaudu’s team started the game with great intensity, moving the ball effectively and making key shots, largely thanks to their dynamic backcourt duo, Antino Alvalezes and Cleveland Thomas. They took a 24-20 lead in the first quarter, but APR managed to slow them down in the second quarter, heading to the break with REG leading by two points. 42-40

The electricians come back in the third quarter determined, and the same duo that had been effective throughout continued to hurt APR, taking a seven-point lead in the third quarter, 25-18, with a nine-point lead prior to the last period.

APR surged a comeback in last quarter and gained a 7-point lead with less than a minute remaining. Prince Muhizi drove aggressively into the paint and dropped a powerful dunk over Diarra. Shortly after, Antino Alvalezes set up Justin Uwitonze for a crucial three-pointer, leaving REG BBC trailing by just two points.

With just 9 seconds left on the clock, Mukama fouled Miller, the standout offensive player of the day, a former jazz guard, missed one of the free throws, giving REG a chance to hit a three-pointer and force overtime.

Antino Alvalezes Jackson, who had 6-14 from three-point range, stepped up and made a three-pointer to tie the game to 83, improving his three-point shooting to 7-for-15, the best in the game.

APR capitalized on the heights and dynamicity of Diarra in the paint to dominate Pitchou Manga, who was in foul trouble, and clinch a narrow victory in the first overtime. APR secured a narrow 92-91 victory and took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series.

Isaiah Jaleel Miller scored 32 points game-high, and Aliou Diarra contributed 22 points in the win. Diarra was good both offensively and defensively, as he also grabbed 12 rebounds, including 5 offensive rebounds.

Ntore Habimana and Captain William Robeyns chipped in 10 points apiece.

On the other side of the floor, REG star duo Antino Alvalezes (27 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists) and Cleveland Thomas (27 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists) combined 54 points, while Kambuyi Manga Pitchou recorded a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds.

The Rwanda Energy Group team will need to put Friday night’s result behind and regroup ahead of Game 2 on Friday.

In the early game, the league-top-seed Patriots secured a first win over Kepler with an 83-71 game. The Keplerians dominated the first three quarters, but the Henry Mwinuka team showed maturity in the last quarter and secured a 1-0 lead series.

Sunday, September 1^st, Petit Stade will once again welcome these city powerhouses for the betPawa playoffs game 2. The Instant Replay System will be in use to resolve any replay issues and enhance the accuracy of officiating.

2024 Rwanda Basketball League Playoffs tip off this Friday

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Evode Munyeshuri

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August 29, 2024

The 2024 Men’s Rwanda Basketball League Playoffs tip off this Friday, August 30, with the league title sponsor betPawa boosting the incentives.

At the Radisson Blu Hotel on Wednesday, August 28, betPawa, a gambling firm with the naming rights for Rwanda Basketball League playoffs, announced that they have boosted the locker room bonuses and MVP prize money.

In the second year of their partnership, FERWABA and betPawa have strengthened their alliance, resulting in greater player engagement. The initial sum of RWF 405.5 million has increased due to raised locker room bonuses.

These bonuses have been increased from RWF 50,000 to RWF 65,000 for the second season of the betPawa playoffs. They will be given only to the winning team and will be shared among 12 players and 3 coaching staff this season.

At a press conference on Wednesday, Ntoudi Mouyelo, betPawa’s Chief Commercial Officer, revealed that the decision to raise the bonuses was intended to foster greater competition in the games.

He said, “We aim to give players more because we want to increase the competition among them.”

He continued, “This is to appreciate the partnership with FERWABA, which allows this sponsorship that benefits players directly through locker room bonuses.”

In addition to the locker room bonuses, betPawa announced that the Rwanda Basketball League Most Valuable Player will now receive USD 2,000, up from USD 1,500 last season.

Mr. Aimée Munana, FERWABA’s legal advisor, praised the partnership and emphasized that it adds significant value to players.

“Raising bonuses is a way to further recognize the players who are central to the game. While we’ve had sponsors support the federation before, this is the first time where a sponsor directs funds specifically to players. This move is excellent and will enhance competition within our league.” Said Munana

The Rwanda Basketball League playoffs will tip off this Friday at Petit Stade, featuring only the men’s teams since the women’s regular season is still ongoing due to the national team engagements.

The top-seeded Patriots will face Kepler, fourth in their inaugural top-tier season, in a best-of-five series starting at 6 p.m. This game will be followed by the matchup between REG BBC and APR BBC, last season’s finalists, at 8 p.m.

The winners will advance to the finals, where a best-of-seven series will determine the 2024 Rwanda Basketball League champions.

The Europeans secured two slots in the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournaments.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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August 27, 2024

Hungary and Czechia won the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournaments held in Rwanda and Mexico and booked two tickets in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying Tournaments.

On August 25, in Kigali and Mexico City, the first-ever FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournaments came to a close. The Europeans emerged victorious, securing two spots that FIBA allocated to the 16 teams that did not qualify for the Olympics.

Hungary and Czechia defeated Senegal and Korea in the finals, respectively, earning two early slots in the 24-team pool for the next rounds of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

In a tournament held in Kigali, Senegal, undefeated until the final, lost the championship game 47-63 to Hungary. The West Africans were totally dominated by the Europeans, with Virag Kiss scoring 17 points, which earned her a place in the tournament’s first team.

Virag Kiss, alongside her teammate Reka Lelik, the MVP of the tournament, Senegalese Kane Ndioma, Great Britain’s Holly Winterburn, and Rwanda’s Bella Murekatete, complete the All-Star 5.

Bella Murekatete finished the tournament as the most efficient player, having topped the rebounding chart and coming in second in points per game. The Rwandan center averages 17.5 PPG and 11.0 RPG and led Rwanda to a fourth-place finish behind Hungary, Senegal, and Great Britain.

Similarly to Rwanda, Mexico, which hosted Groups A and B, finished fourth. Czechia, Korea, and Montenegro ranked first through third, respectively.

Czechia, The Winner of FIBA Women’s Basketball 2026 World Cup Pre Qualifying Tournaments Mexico

Hungary and Czechia will have to wait until next year’s continental cups to find out which of the other 22 teams will join them in March 2026 to vie for the final 16 teams that will compete for the World Cup in Germany.

Basketball: Rwanda Falls to Great Britain; Dr. Sarr Admits Responsibility Lapse.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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August 23, 2024

Rwanda had a challenging end to their FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament Group D journey. Despite the loss to Great Britain, Coach Dr. Cheikh Sarr’s comments suggest that the tactical approach was due to the strain of multiple games. Additionally, their sense of security from thinking they had already secured a semifinal spot may have influenced their approach to the game.

Following back-to-back wins against Lebanon and Argentina, the Rwandan women’s basketball team lost 61-75 to Great Britain, finishing Group D in second place and setting up a semifinal matchup against another African team, Senegal.

In Rwanda’s first two games, Dr. Cheikh Sarr, the coach, consistently credited the success to his players and highlighted their extra efforts to represent Rwanda with pride.

In his final group match against yet another team from a different continent, Dr. Sarr experienced his first loss of the campaign to a highly energetic and skilled shooting squad, Great Britain, and put the blame on himself.

The Europeans controlled the flow of the game after Rwanda’s early 10-2 lead in the first quarter, moving the ball freely, shooting from various positions, and driving into the paint at will. Great Britain shot 42% overall, including 32% from the three-point line, while Sarr’s team struggled, shooting 32% overall and 17.9% from behind the arc.

In the post-game press conference, Dr. Cheikh Sarr admitted that he deviated from his usual tactical approach by starting with a zone defense rather than a full-court press. He explained that, since his team had already won the first two games and essentially secured a place in the semifinals, he decided to make this change.

He said, “When we started the game, we didn’t go full-court press like we used to. We were concerned about getting exhausted. We did it for two games, and we have a semifinal to prepare. That was my mindset, but we react when we are down 29; it was very scary, so we had to change our minds and play full-court press to stop them. Maybe that’s my fault because I know I can control the team. I can control Great Britain by doing zone and then coming back on man-to-man. But that was different.”

He added, “They (Great Britain) were making all their shots while our shots weren’t falling. We know we can make those shots when we are open; we proved that in the first five minutes, but then everything stopped. We took a lot of shots, but none of them went in. That’s what happened. We needed to react quickly and manage to cut the lead to 14 points by the end of the game.”

Rwanda will take the floor once again on Saturday, August 24, at Kigali’s BK Arena for a semifinal clash against Senegal, Dr. Sarr’s home country.

The Senegalese coach has expressed a preference for facing Senegal over Hungary, although he acknowledges that all the teams are strong.

On the other side, Hungary will face Great Britain in the first semifinal game. The winners of these semifinals will meet in the championship game on Sunday, competing for a spot in the FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament.

Giants of Africa unveils the 31st Basketball Court

Under the ‘Built Within’ initiative, the Giants of Africa pledged to construct 100 basketball courts across Africa. The most recent, and 31st, was unveiled in Rubavu District, Rwanda, making it the 7th in the land of a thousand hills.

U18 AFROBASKET: Rwanda beat Morocco to move top of Group C.

Rwanda leads Group C of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket after a hard-fought 56-51 victory over Morocco at the University of Pretoria Arena.

The Patriots sweep aside Kepler to set the 2024 Playoff finals with APR.

The Patriots have eliminated Kepler in a 3-0 clean sweep, advancing to the Rwanda Basketball League playoff finals to challenge the reigning champions, APR.

AFCON Qualifiers: Rwanda held Libya to a 1-1 draw.

Innocent Nshuti helped Rwanda begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D qualification campaign by earning a point in an away match against Libya.

REG look to bounce back to keep the series alive.

REG BBC look to pull off the impossible as APR stand on brink of making a back-to-back Rwanda Basketball League Playoffs finals.

APR beat REG to take a 2-0 lead in the RBL playoff semifinals.

APR Basketball Club pulled ahead in the last quarter and held on for a hard-earned 65-60 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) semifinals. Isaiah Miller was exceptional once again.

APR edged a narrow victory over REG in Game 1 of the RBL Playoff semifinals.

APR Basketball Club survived a big scare in Game 1 of their Rwanda Basketball League playoffs semifinal series, winning 92-91 in a narrow overtime thriller against the Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club.

2024 Rwanda Basketball League Playoffs tip off this Friday

The 2024 Men’s Rwanda Basketball League Playoffs tip off this Friday, August 30, with the league title sponsor betPawa boosting the incentives.

The Europeans secured two slots in the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournaments.

Hungary and Czechia won the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournaments held in Rwanda and Mexico and booked two tickets in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying Tournaments.

Basketball: Rwanda Falls to Great Britain; Dr. Sarr Admits Responsibility Lapse.

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