NBL: The JT Jaguars Easily Glide To Their Fifth Victory Over The Miracle Ravens.

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April 19, 2023

The newly promoted JT Jaguars hit the court today in the National Basketball League against the Miracle Ravens, completely certain that they would win and bring their winning tally up to 5 games.

With victories over Angels, A1 Challenge, Nabisunsa Girls, Lady Canons, and Miracle Ravens, the JT Jaguars have established themselves at the top of the National Basketball League.

After beating Miracle Raven 78-40, The Jaguars currently have the best record in the league at 6-1. The Jaguars, led by head coach Sudi Ulanga, completely dominated.

“At least everyone contributed to our offense and I am pleased with the way we defended as we played man-to-man the entire limiting them to only 40 points,” Said JT Jaguars head coach.

Amoding Moureen, who has played over 22 minutes in this game and has scored 17 points, the most for JT Jaguars, has an average of 8.5 League points.

The Miracle Ravens’ Brenda Alyano, who averages 21 points per game, struggled in this contest. Sudi Ulanga said, “They are running through number 5, and one job we had to do today was to take care of her,” Alyano scored just three points during the entire game.

The Jaguars’ next game is against the eighth-placed KCCA Leopards.

Esenu and Onana got on the scoresheet as Rayon Sports beat Bugesera

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Evode Munyeshuri

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April 16, 2023

Rayon Sports earned three points on match day 26 at Bugesera Stadium thanks to goals from Musa Esenu and Essomba Willy Onana. They are presently four points behind the leaders.

Rayon Sports was the only team in the top four to play today, with APR, Kiyovu, and AS Kigali all having played on Saturday. The blues’ leading scorers delivered in a must-win game to narrow the margin to four points.

Onana broke the deadlock 32 minutes after kickoff to give the Blues a first-half advantage. Esenu increased their advantage 18 minutes after the break with a spectacular goal from a long-range pass from Ganijuru. Bugesera FC 0-2 Rayon Sports at the end of the match.

Rayon Sports are in now in third place with 49 points, four points behind Kiyovu and APR. Their next outing in the league is away to Espoir FC next Saturday.

In the other matches, Marines’ striker Arthur Gitego scored his 7th goal in the 2022/2023 season to hand his team a 1-0 win to Mukura. Gitego’s goal reversed the tide and helped Marines escape the relegation zone

Saaka Yusuf Sarif’s 45^th minute goal handed all match day points to Espoir FC over Sunrise and the same results separated Police FC and Rutsiro. Police scored through Didier Mugisha.

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Gasogi holds APR, Kiyovu triumphs, and Rayon Sports faces Bugesera as the title race takes center stage.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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April 16, 2023

The Rwanda Premier League championship battle heats up, with Gasogi United holding APR FC to a goalless draw, and SC Kiyovu defeated AS Kigali to tie the league’s lead in points with APR FC.

Gasogi United produced a battling performance to halt defending champions APR to a goalless draw at Bugesera Stadium, boosting Kiyovu’s title hopes after the latter defeated city rivals AS Kigali 1-0 at Muhanga Stadium.

Gasogi United was on a six-game losing run and had only two points out of eighteen prior to this match. To boost morale and complete the league’s five games on a high note, it was critical to stop the reigning champions, who had not dropped a point in their previous five games.

APR FC was not at their best on Saturday, as Gasogi held the Army side to another goalless draw this season. The opening leg concluded in a tie at Kigali Pelé Stadium. To refresh your memory, Gasogi has never beaten APR FC in the league.

Erisa Ssekisambu was on target against AS Kigali moving his tally to 9 Rwanda Premier League goals | Photo: Kiyovu

Kiyovu upset AS Kigali at Muhanga Stadium courtesy to a lone goal from Erisa Ssekisambu, narrowing a two-point gap at the top. Both SC Kiyovu and APR FC have 53 points, but APR holds a goal-difference edge.

In other results, Gorilla defeated Etincelles 4-1, while Musanze defeated Rwamagana City 2-1 on the road.

Bugesera FC welcomes Rayon Sports at Bugesera Stadium today. The blues wish to capitalize on APR’s 0-0 draw with Gasogi.

With a game in hand, Gikundiro sits 7 points behind the leaders. If they defeat Bugesera, the deficit will remain at four points.

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Umugwaneza leads APR WBBC past REG BBC

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Evode Munyeshuri

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April 1, 2023

Charlotte Umugwaneza drops a 18 point, 15 rebound double-double, leading APR Women BBC to a 80-63 victory over REG Women BBC on Saturday night. APR reclaims the top spot

A dramatic matchup took place in LDK Gymnasium between the top two teams in the Rwanda Women’s Basketball League and the league’s finalists from the previous season.

The league’s lone unbeaten team, APR, ended REG BBC’s winning streak. Throughout the first three quarters, the squad led by Charles Mbazumutima was unstoppable due to its command of the game, adept ball movement, and effective field goal shooting. REG was unable to close the gap in the final 10 minutes.

21-18, 21-13, 25-10, and 13-22 were the game’s quarter scores, as APR dominated the paint in every quarter. having 20 more rebounds than REG and scoring 16 more points in the paint.

Charlotte Umugwaneza led the army team with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Sandra Kantore and Jordan Umuhoza added 13 and 11 points, respectively.

The 24 points game-high plus 9 rebounds by Feza Ebengo weren’t enough for REG that fell to a 4-1 record. APR WBBC has won five games in a row and remain undefeated.

In a post-match interview, APR head coach discloses a secret behind their success in this season so far.

“This season has seen some changes at the club. The Ministry of defense provides a significant fund. we made some good trades and the roster looks solid now.” Said Charles Mbazumutima

He continued by saying that the Zone V trophy is a lofty goal and that winning a league is a necessity.

Esperance Mukaneza, on the other hand, claims that having her captain not fully healthy costed her team a game.

“Our captain, Sandrine [Mushikiwabo] played a few minutes before being taken off due to health concerns. Thus, our roster got trimmed against a confident APR.” Stated REG Women BBC head coach

Rwanda and Benin share spoils again

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March 29, 2023

Five days after a 1-1 draw in Cotonou, Rwanda and Benin ended up with a point a piece again at Kigali Pelé Stadium. The Cheetahs got the lead in the 58th minute but Thierry Manzi’s header level up the score and share the spoils.

March 29, 2023 at Kigali Pelé Stadium, Rwanda draw Benin in the reverse leg of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying match of Group L. Another draw that doesn’t help either Nations.

Raphael York missed a penalty kick that would have given Amavubi the lead 17 minutes after the start because it felt short in front of Saturmin Allagbe. Two minutes later, Fiacre Ntwali made a hilarious stop on a long-range free kick from Ishola Junior Olaitan to keep Rwanda in the match. They had a scoreless tie going into the interval.

Jodel Dossou scored the first goal for the Cheetahs 13 minutes after the half, taking advantage of Junior Olatan’s long pass to beat the Rwandan goalie and find himself in front of an empty net. No Mistake.

In the 71th minute, Amavubi bounced back to level up the score. Thierry Manzi scored a header from a set piece. Full time 1-1, the same results as the first leg

Gernot Rohr, the head coach of Benin, said in the post-game press conference that they had complained to CAF because Kevin Muhire, who should have been suspended for accumulating cards, was playing for Rwanda. On this issue, CAF has not yet made a decision.

With three points after four games, Amavubi must win the last two matches if they want qualify for the 2023 African Cup of Nations.

In this Group L, led by Senegal that has already secured a ticket with 12 points, Mozambique comes second with 4 points while Benin is still bottom with just two points.

Amavubi will host Mozambique in June before facing Senegal in the last game.

Benin XI: Saturnin Allagbe, Youssouf Amouda Assogba, Abdou Kaled Akiola Adenon, Cedric Yannick, Senami Hountondji, Mattéo Alrich Ahlinvi, Tosin Aiyegun, Enagnon David Kiki, Ishola Junior Olaitan, Francisco Dodo Abdel Dodji Dokou, Jodel Harold Oluwafemi Dossou, and Melvyn Doremus

Rwanda XI: Fiacre Ntwali, Ali Omar Serumogo, Ange Mutsinzi, Thierry Manzi, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Steve Rubanguka, Kevin Muhire, Raphael York, Fred Muhozi, Gilbert Mugisha, and Meddie Kagere

Rogers Mato scored a late goal to earn Uganda Cranes a well-needed victory in Dar es Salaam

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Kenneth Lwanga

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March 28, 2023

March 28, Uganda Cranes defeated Taifa Stars 1-0 at the Benjamin Mkapa stadium in Dar es Salaam thanks to a late goal from Rogers Mato.

At the Benjamin Mkapa International Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Uganda earned its first victory in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches thanks to a goal from Rogers Mato in the final moments. To maintain their chances of going back to the Africa Cup of Nations, Milutin Sredovic’s team needed to win.

With 2 games left in the campaign, Today’s results opened up the contention between the two East African countries as the Algerians already sealed qualification from the group.

Uganda will host Algeria before traveling to Niger, while Tanzania will host Niger and play Algeria away.

Both Uganda and Tanzania are tied for second place with four points and share the exact same number of games played, wins, draws, losses, and even goal difference. Niger is bottom with 2 points

This is how both teams lined up:

Uganda XI: Salim Jamal, Kenneth Ssemakula, Abdu Aziiz Kayondo, Halidi Lwaliwa, Timothy Awany, Khalid Aucho, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Joseph Ochaya, Ismal Mugulusi, Richard Basangwa, and Emmauel Arnold Okwi (C)

Tanzania XI: Aishi Manula, Mohamed Husseini, Novatus Miroshi, Ibrahim Abdallah Hamad, Job Dickson, Mzamiru Yasin, Himid Mao, Mudathir Yahya, Simon Msuva, Abdul Hamisi Suleiman, and Mbwana Samatta (C)

Simon Msuva strikes as Tanzania beat Uganda.

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Barry Tugume

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March 24, 2023

Simon Msuva scored a second half goal to secure a 1-0 win for Tanzania against their neighboors Uganda in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played in Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt.

Tanzania’s hopes of qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations are increasing after the Taifa Stars shocked their rivals Uganda by a score of 1-0 on Friday. The East Africans were split apart by Simon Msuva’s goal in the 68th minute, adding to the agony for Milutin Micho Sredojovic’s squad, who remain at the bottom of Group F with only one point after three games.

There is no doubt that coach Micho is under huge pressure. After losing 2-0 to Algeria away in Alger, drawing with Niger at home, and a loss to Tanzania, the Cranes’ performance in this continuing competition has yet to improve.

They travel to Dar es salaam for a second leg encounter on Tuesday, March 28 at Mkapa International Stadium

Uganda is still in last position with only one point, three points behind second-placed Tanzania and one point behind third-placed Niger. Algeria is the Group leader with 9 points.

Coach Micho and Adel Amrouche chose to set up their lineups in this way

Uganda XI: Salim Jamal, Kenneth Ssemakula, Aziz Kayondo, Halid Lwaliwa, Livingstone Mulondo, Khalid Aucho, Siraje Ssentamu, Farouk Miya, Joseph Ochaya, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Fahad Bayo

Tanzania XI: Aishi Manula, Dickson Job, Novatus Dismas, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Ibrahim Bacca, Himid Mao, Yassin Mzamiru, Mudathir Yahya, Said Khamis, Mbwana Samatta (C), and Simon Msuva

Rwanda hold Benin to 1-1 draw

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Evode Munyeshuri

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March 22, 2023

Rwanda got a point away from home against Benin on Wednesday, 22 March at Stade de *l’Amitié Général Mathieu Kérékou. The Amavubi were down to 10 men in the second half but managed to hold out for a point.***

Thirteen minutes after the game’s opening kickoff, Hakim Sahabo’s incredible pass allowed Mugisha to score the first goal of the match. The 82nd-minute goal by Steve Mounie, who came on as a substitute, canceled out Gilbert Mugisha’s opening goal in a game that was entirely controlled by the home team.

Hakim Sahabo’s dismissal left Rwanda with 10 men for the last 30 minutes of play.

On March 27, 2023, Rwanda and Benin will compete in the second leg. It was scheduled to take place in Cotonou, Benin, according to the Confederation of African Football, but Rwanda submitted an appeal that hasn’t yet been taken into account.

Senegal tops the Group L of the 2023 African Cup of Nations with six points, followed by Mozambique with four points, and Rwanda in third position with two out of a possible nine points. Benin is currently at the bottom of the table with one point.

This is how both teams lined up

Benin: Saturnin Allagbe, Cedric Hountondji, Khaled Adenon, Olivier Verdon, David Kiki, Imourane Hassane, Junior Olaitan Ishola, Mattéo Ahlinvi, Jordan Adeoti, Jodel Dossou, and Tosin Aiyegun

Rwanda: Fiacre Ntwari, Fitina Ombolenga, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Thierry Manzi, Ange Jimmy Mutsinzi, Djihad Bizimana, Rafael York, Kevin Muhire, Meddie Kagere, Hakim Sahabo, and Gilbert Mugisha

BAL: REG BBC finishes third, defending champion knocked out

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Evode Munyeshuri

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March 22, 2023

Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club, REG BBC finishes the 2023 BAL Sahara Conference in third position while the reigning champions US Monastrienne are out after losing their final game to AS Douanes 76-60. Stade Malien was crowned champions.

Prior to the last day, US Monastir had won three of four games and believed to have secured a playoff spot. However, head-to-head points differential determined the outcome since five of the six teams, including Monastir, ended with three victories and two defeats. Because of their close score margins, US Monastrienne, the defending champions got eliminated from contention.

March 21, 2023, in Dakar Arena, The Senegalese representative took over US Monastrienne 76-60 during their last outing in the Sahara Conference. The defending champions, US Monastir needed to beat AS Douanes to qualify or lose by less than ten points.

The hosts were super motivated in front of their home supporters and AS Douanes’ Chris Crawford showed no mercy to his former club by dropping 28 points in the win. Thus, AS Douanes will be part of the Final 8 of the Basketball Africa League.

ABC Fighters of Côte d’Ivoire, Stade Malien of Mali, and REG of Rwanda joined AS Douanes as the other 3 clubs to make it to the playoffs. The remaining four teams will be determined at the Nile Conference in Cairo.

Stade Malien tops the 2023 Basketball Africa League Sahara Conference following a well-deserved 90-71 against ABC Fighters. The Malians ended the campaign on a high note as they beat REG BBC, the 2022 Sahara Conference winners, and overcome ABC Fighters on the last day to shock the whole conference. Stade Malien was lagging in fifth position before the final day.

Stade Malien’s Souleymane Berthé leads the league in PPG. Berthé and Monastir’s Randle averaged 20.4 PPG in 2023 BAL Sahara Conference | Photo: BAL

Souleymane Berthé was outstanding in this conference’s games as he averaged 20.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.8 steals. He was Stade Malien’s lead scorer and his immense contribution helped his team not only to qualify but also win the conference.

Now the focus has turned from Dakar to Cairo where the six Nile Conference clubs will be vying for their playoff spots.

Eight teams from Sahara and Nile Conferences will compete in a single-elimination Playoffs and Final with the winner crowned the third BAL champion.

The 2023 playoffs will be played in Kigali’s BK Arena from May 21–27.

UCU Reiterate Argument To Mighty Sport-S

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Kenneth Lwanga

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March 20, 2023

To complete the regular season and show other playoff candidates that they are a force to be reckoned with, UCU ends the undefeated streak of superpower Sport-S.

One would assume that the games had just begun as the National Volleyball League’s 2022/2023 regular season comes to an end. Prior to the match, playoff berths had already been determined, but UCU was out to prove a point to Nsambya base side Sport-S.

A record that has only been attained by a few teams for stance, Nemostars, the S-Team had gone the full regular season without suffering a loss. To put the cherry on top, UCU chose to defeat the Nsambya boys 3–1 at Old Kampala Sports Arena, dashing their aspirations.

Odeke Vincent’s stunning block allowed the Mukono-based University team to score first. Yet Sport-S led and dominated the entire set to win it 25-22 under the direction of coach Benon Mugisha.

At 24-20 and 24-22 in this set, the University boys were down but managed to close the distance, prompting Coach Benon to call two timeouts.

In set 2, the Nsambya boys were in the lead once more until 18:18, when UCU tied and gained the lead, which resulted in the subsequent tying of the set scores. The scores were reversed at the end of the set, favoring UCU 25–22.

Sport-S, who had been considered the match’s favorite to win, learned they had to work harder than they had anticipated at this point. Warren had to intervene to try to shift the mood for his team, but he was unable to do so successfully enough to affect the game’s outcome.

A younger side, UCU went on to win the match 3 – 1 (22-25, 25-22, 25-15, 25-18).

NBL: The JT Jaguars Easily Glide To Their Fifth Victory Over The Miracle Ravens.

The newly promoted JT Jaguars hit the court today in the National Basketball League against the Miracle Ravens, completely certain that they would win and bring their winning tally up to 5 games.

Esenu and Onana got on the scoresheet as Rayon Sports beat Bugesera

Rayon Sports earned three points on match day 26 at Bugesera Stadium thanks to goals from Musa Esenu and Essomba Willy Onana. They are presently four points behind the leaders.

Gasogi holds APR, Kiyovu triumphs, and Rayon Sports faces Bugesera as the title race takes center stage.

The Rwanda Premier League championship battle heats up, with Gasogi United holding APR FC to a goalless draw, and SC Kiyovu defeated AS Kigali to tie the league’s lead in points with APR FC.

Umugwaneza leads APR WBBC past REG BBC

Charlotte Umugwaneza drops a 18 point, 15 rebound double-double, leading APR Women BBC to a 80-63 victory over REG Women BBC on Saturday night. APR reclaims the top spot

Rwanda and Benin share spoils again

Five days after a 1-1 draw in Cotonou, Rwanda and Benin ended up with a point a piece again at Kigali Pelé Stadium. The Cheetahs got the lead in the 58th minute but Thierry Manzi’s header level up the score and share the spoils.

Rogers Mato scored a late goal to earn Uganda Cranes a well-needed victory in Dar es Salaam

March 28, Uganda Cranes defeated Taifa Stars 1-0 at the Benjamin Mkapa stadium in Dar es Salaam thanks to a late goal from Rogers Mato.

Simon Msuva strikes as Tanzania beat Uganda.

Simon Msuva scored a second half goal to secure a 1-0 win for Tanzania against their neighboors Uganda in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played in Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt.

Rwanda hold Benin to 1-1 draw

Rwanda got a point away from home against Benin on Wednesday, 22 March at Stade de *l’Amitié Général Mathieu Kérékou. The Amavubi were down to 10 men in the second half but managed to hold out for a point.***

BAL: REG BBC finishes third, defending champion knocked out

Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club, REG BBC finishes the 2023 BAL Sahara Conference in third position while the reigning champions US Monastrienne are out after losing their final game to AS Douanes 76-60. Stade Malien was crowned champions.

UCU Reiterate Argument To Mighty Sport-S

To complete the regular season and show other playoff candidates that they are a force to be reckoned with, UCU ends the undefeated streak of superpower Sport-S.

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The newly promoted JT Jaguars hit the court today in the National Basketball League against the Miracle Ravens, completely certain that they would win and bring their winning tally up to 5 games.

Rayon Sports earned three points on match day 26 at Bugesera Stadium thanks to goals from Musa Esenu and Essomba Willy Onana. They are presently four points behind the leaders.

The Rwanda Premier League championship battle heats up, with Gasogi United holding APR FC to a goalless draw, and SC Kiyovu defeated AS Kigali to tie the league’s lead in points with APR FC.

Charlotte Umugwaneza drops a 18 point, 15 rebound double-double, leading APR Women BBC to a 80-63 victory over REG Women BBC on Saturday night. APR reclaims the top spot

Five days after a 1-1 draw in Cotonou, Rwanda and Benin ended up with a point a piece again at Kigali Pelé Stadium. The Cheetahs got the lead in the 58th minute but Thierry Manzi’s header level up the score and share the spoils.

March 28, Uganda Cranes defeated Taifa Stars 1-0 at the Benjamin Mkapa stadium in Dar es Salaam thanks to a late goal from Rogers Mato.

Simon Msuva scored a second half goal to secure a 1-0 win for Tanzania against their neighboors Uganda in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played in Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt.

Rwanda got a point away from home against Benin on Wednesday, 22 March at Stade de l’Amitié Général Mathieu Kérékou. The Amavubi were down to 10 men in the second half but managed to hold out for a point.

Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club, REG BBC finishes the 2023 BAL Sahara Conference in third position while the reigning champions US Monastrienne are out after losing their final game to AS Douanes 76-60. Stade Malien was crowned champions.

To complete the regular season and show other playoff candidates that they are a force to be reckoned with, UCU ends the undefeated streak of superpower Sport-S.

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Rwanda got a point away from home against Benin on Wednesday, 22 March at Stade de *l’Amitié Général Mathieu Kérékou. The Amavubi were down to 10 men in the second half but managed to hold out for a point.***