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OBB Seal The Deal “No Playoffs For Nemostars”

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The Orange Block Busters (OBB), the reigning National Volleyball League Champions, dashed the aspirations of the Nemostars in this year’s volleyball playoffs.

The Orange Block Busters (OBB) defeated the Nemostars in a tense four-set encounter to secure a position in the 2022/23 National Volleyball League playoffs in a nail-biting match at the Old Kampala Arena.

Following a 3–0 loss to UCU, important players like Ivan Ongom and JB Opendi’s comeback helped the squad recover concentration, confidence, and momentum. The Iganga boys squad today displayed a strong feeling of teamwork and unity.

Both sides entered the game with a competitive spirit because the outcome would determine their postseason seed. While Nemostars struggle to maintain hope, OBB aimed to destroy its rivals and take advantage of every opportunity in the playoff.

Although the Shukran Camp team won the first two sets 25-19 and 25-22, team captain George Aporu showed his leadership and presence by motivating his colleagues to work toward the best outcomes. Later, they won the third set 25-17.

The Nemostars’ strategy to get the intended outcome was insufficient to halt the title-hungry OBB, who later won the fourth set 25-17 to take the game 3–1.

Tomorrow, March 12, 2023, will feature four events. The first one will feature NEMO and Nkumba at 10 am. Tigers VS UCU will follow at 12 pm, Ndejje and Sky will square off at 2 pm.

In the final game of the day the National Volleyball League playoffs semi-finals opponent for the Orange Block Busters will be determined by their matchup against second-placed KAVC tomorrow at 4 p.m.

 

Nizeyimana nets a Hat Trick As Rutsiro crush Espoir FC 4-0

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Rutsiro FC | Photo: Rutsiro
Rutsiro FC thrash Espoir FC 4-0 at Umuganda with a goal from Jules Watanga Shukulu and a Jean Claude Nizeyimana hat-trick.

During the Friday afternoon match, Rutsiro FC had the chance to exact revenge for their devastating loss from the previous week, and Okoko Godefroid’s team seized the opportunity.

Jean Claude Nizeyimana gave his team the lead in the 20th minute, and he extended their lead in the 46th. Jules Watanga Shukulu then secured the victory with a free header in the 53rd minute following a superb corner kick by Eric Kwizera.

Another goal by Nizeyimana, better known as “Rutsiro,” brought up his season’s first hat trick, in the 62nd minute. The Rutsiro district-sponsored club won by a score of 4-0 at the end of the game.

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Nizeyimana takes the match ball after his hat trick. on the photo, The International referee Patience Rulisa | Photo: Rutsiro

With 21 points, Rutsiro is currently in 14th position in the Rwanda Premier League, 5 points above the relegation zone. After the international break, they will battle the Marines.

Espoir FC’s chances of remaining in the highest division of competition are hampered by the fact that they are still at the bottom of the table.

This is how both teams lined up

Rutsiro: Delphin Tchomba Musikila, Emelien Kwizera Bahati (C), Olivier Bandu Bwira, Pacifique Iradukunda, Jean Claude Hitimana, Matata Gakuru, Jules Watanga Shukulu, Christophe Bukuru, Jonas Mumbere Malekidiogo, Eric Kwizera, and Jean Claude Nizeyimana

Espoir FC: Thierry Lulu, Jacques Ahishakiye, Gerome Nyandwi, Fulgence Twagirimana, Philbert Shyaka, Tresor Ndikumana (C) Joseph Janjali, Eric Niyonsaba, Karim Nkoto, Clement Iradukunda, and Egide Iradukunda

 

Bienvenu Mugenzi off the bench to score dramatic late winner for Kiyovu to beat Police

SC Kiyovu beat Police FC 2-1 and bag the three points of MD 22 | Photo: Igihe
Bienvenu Mugenzi come off the bench and score a winner for a 10-man SC Kiyovu to claim all three points in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Police FC at Muhanga Stadium.

Looking to close the gap to the league leaders, Kiyovu was on pressure to take three points, however, the spoils looked set to be shared before Mugenzi’s dramatic late intervention.

Kiyovu had gone ahead after only 2 minutes when Riyaad Norodien capitalised from Police’s defensive mistakes to take an early lead at Muhanga stadium.

Kiyovu was unable to fully seize control of the game despite their early lead. Police’s Danny Usengimana had a chance to tie the score six minutes after, but put the ball over the crossbar in a one-on-one against Kimenyi.

Just in the final second of the first half, Vincent Mashami’s men were rewarded for their efforts. Danny Usengimana scored a well-deserved equalizer with a close-range shot. The striker has now scored in four straight games. 1-1 at the interval.

It got worse for Kiyovu when Ismael Nshimirimana was given a second yellow card and dismissed as Police FC continued to dominate the match. A 10-man Kiyovu had to endure 20 minutes of suffering.

However, despite Police FC being the superior team for the majority of the match, the visitors, Kiyovu, won when Mugenzi slid a shot past Janvier Kwizera with just three minutes remaining in the game.

Mugenzi scored off the bench after coming on for Bertrand Iradukunda in 65 minutes.

SC Kiyovu is 2 points behind the leaders APR FC and will be locking horns with Etincelles in the next match.

For more details about RPL fixtures, results, standings, and players’ stats, follow this link

Police FC survive late scare to beat Sunrise 2-1

Police players celebrating Danny Usengimana's second-minute goal | Photo: Police FC
Police FC overcame a challenging afternoon at Muhanga Stadium to maintain their perfect run in Rwanda Premier League through a narrow 2-1 win over Sunrise

SUNDAY – Muhanga Stadium, in Rwanda Premier League matchday 21, Police FC held off a spirited Sunrise comeback as Babuwa Samson’s brilliant effort set up a tense second half, in which Yafesi Mubiri and Vedaste Niyibizi missed excellent opportunities to give Nyagatare-based team a point.

Danny Usengimana broke the deadlock a minute after the kickoff. 14 minutes later, Didier Mugisha doubled the lead for the cops

Mugisha scored from a fine pass from former Sunrise striker, Osée Iyabivuze

The goal was followed by an altercation between the Sunrise FC players and the referees, due to the annoyance from the referees’ decisions. as a consequence, Vedaste Niyibizi get booked.

In the half-time break, Evariste Ntamugabumwe, the sunrise caretaker made a double change, Babuwa Samson and Rodrigue Murengezi come on for Pius Wanji and Moses Nyamurangwa.  The subs changed the game and Sunrise start to dominate Police.

8 minutes of the second half were enough for Babuwa Samson to find the back of the nets as He imposed his physical attributes to dribble past Moussa Omar and make it 2-1

Sunrise had opportunities to get back into the contest, most notably in 62 minutes when Babuwa faced Rihungu however he fired his efforts high over the bar and Vincent Mashami’s men condemned them to the ninth loss of the season

The fourth win in row moves Police FC up to the 6th in the league, 2 points behind 4th placed team AS Kigali.

Elsewhere at Ubworoherane Stadium, APR bagged the away three points against Musanze to maintain the league top spot. Gilbert Mugisha (2) and Yannick Bizimana got on the scoresheet

Rwanda Premier League actions resume on Friday, March 3. For more details about fixtures, results, standings and players’ stats, follow this link

Nyanza TSS defeats Rusumo HS to extend its winning streak in Rwandan Serie B.

Nyanza TSS defeated Rusumo HS at their own court
The Nyanza Technical Secondary School volleyball team extended its undefeated streak with a dominating win over Rusumo High School this Saturday, February 25, defeating them 3-1 in Kirehe.

Nyanza TSS continues to dominate the National men’s volleyball league Serie B group B with a commending victory over Rusumo HS. The win marked the 5th of the season.

The game tipped off under a black cloudy sky

Today, away, they responded from a one-set deficit to beat Rusumo 25-22, 17-25, 26-28, 20-25. With this result, they maintain their position at the top of the standings with 15 points

Nyanza TSS celebrating their fifth win in row

A very promising results for the Butansinda-based club, led by Theoneste Ntakaberaho “Kidiaba” as the head coach

With back-to-back victories over extremely talented teams, Ntakaberaho’s team is on an incredible run of form. They defeated Nyaruguru 3-0, PSVF 3-0, G.S St Joseph 3-1, UR-Busogo 3-1, and now 3-1 against Christopher Serugo coached side, Rusumo HS.

So far in four games, Rusumo has only managed one victory.

Rusumo HS haven’t won at home this season

Nyanza TSS will play St Trinity Ruhango at an undetermined date to complete their six first-leg matches.

Nyanza TSS and Rusumo HS are in Group B alongside Petit Séminaire Virgo Fidelis Karubanda, Nyaruguru Volleyball Club, Groupe Scolaire Saint Joseph Kabgayi, UR-CAVM, and Ecole Secondaire Ste Trinité Ruhango. The top two teams will advance to playoffs and face the other two teams from group A.

Photos credit: Josue Havugimana

Cleveland Thomas and REG BBC stun the Patriots

Cleveland Thomas powers REG BBC to a crucial win against the Patriots | Photo: Innocent SHEMA
Cleveland Thomas’ dominating performance powers REG BBC to shock the Patriots and silencing them in full crowded LDK Gymnasium 

The Rwanda Basketball League defending champions, REG BBC defeat their arch-rivals, Patriots, by a score of 83-69 on Friday night’s game played at Lycée de Kigali

REG was led by clutch shooting from Cleveland Thomas Jr, who scored 26 points, putting in 10 of 18 shots. He grabbed 11 rebounds in 36 minutes spent on the court.

Adonis Filer Jovon added 20 points, including 8/8 FT while the Big Man Pitchou Manga Kambuyi contributed 10 points with 13 rebounds in this crucial win.

On the side of the Patriots, Kenneth Herbert Gasana led the scoring with 19, shooting 5-8 and making 3-5 threes. Former City Oilers, Roebuck Jr Vashon scored 18 points on his league debut.

Small Forward Dieudonné Ndizeye Ndayisaba added 15.

Both REG and Patriots finished their first leg matches, with the remaining teams to finish theirs this weekend. On standings, REG (10-1), Patriots (9-2), and APR (9-1) are locked in at 1,2, and 3 respectively.

Prior to beginning their BAL journey, this was REG’s final league contest. The Rwandan flag bearers, under Dean Murray’s direction, are aiming to improve on their unfair placement from last season.

 

Rayon Sports on top as Willy Essomba Onana’s brace secures victory over Gasogi United

Essomba Willy Onana celebrating the goal with his team mates | Courtesy Photo
Rayon Sports come from a goal down to beat Gasogi United and go top of the table in a Rwanda Premier League meeting. Essomba Onana’s brace sealed the points after an early goal by Hakim Bugingo.

Rayon Sports beat Gasogi United 2-1 in the 20th round matchup at the Bugesera Stadium on February 18, 2023 and moves at the top of the table. Essomba Onana’s brace too good for blues as they keep title ambitions alive

This was a meeting of two sides that couldn’t afford to lose bearing in mind the fine form of second placed SC Kiyovu and APR that can reclaim the first spot if they manage to beat Etincelles FC.

Recent history meant that Gasogi came into this fixture confident. And this time both were ranked third and fourth, sharing the same amount of points. However, Cameroonian forward Willy Essomba Onana was to prove key in the match and scored the two needed goals to take all three points and walk away with Derby bragging rights.

Gasogi’s Hakim Bugingo broke the deadlock in 17th minutes before Onana cancel their lead in the additional minutes of first half. Onana scored again 6 minutes to 90 minutes. A through ball from Eric Ngendahimana

It was Onana’s eighth and ninth goal of the season. 4 goals behind the leader, Shaban Hussein

Gasogi’s own ambitions took a dent even if they claim that the level of officiating in this league is embarrassing. According to the club own and spokesman, Charles Nkuriza, some decisions took by Celestin Nsabimana cost them.

Elsewhere at Muhanga stadium, Kiyovu defeated Marines 3-1 to move closer to the top of the table. SC Kiyovu is one point behind Rayon Sports

Next weekend, Rayon Sports will travel to Rubavu to lock horns with relegation strugglers, Rutsiro

Nshobozwabyosenumukiza goes off to lead APR to a narrow 77-75 win over REG BBC

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Nshobozwabyosenumukiza was unstoppable against his former club | Photo: Innocent Shema
Nshobozwabyosenumukiza scores 20 points off the bench to help APR Basketball Club claim a 77-75 narrow win over the defending champions, REG BBC.

KIGALI, February 18, Following a loss against Patriots on Saturday, APR BBC gets back into the win column with a 2 point victory over the defending champions.

In an eye-catching matchup of Rwanda Basketball League between two title contenders, APR didnt want to let it go and drop a consecutive game with Ntore Habimana making his long waited debut for Army side.

REG, led by Dean Glacus Murray, had a fully available roster for the game to face a very energetic and athletic team in APR BBC. A reunion for Adonis Filer and Cleveland Thomas who both started together for the first time since the 2022 Championship game contributed more, however it was not good enough

Cliff Owuor’s team controlled the pace of play for the first two quarters to a halftime lead, (19-17, 18-17) But REG BBC made some adjustments in third quarter and entered in last 10 mins period with 2 points led, 55-53.

Owuor’s team fought back in the 4th quarter again and got it done. 77-75, A decent performance and a much needed victory to back in the top league title race

The REG BBC’s dynamic duo of Adonis Filer & Cleveland Thomas combined for 44 PTS and 7 3PM. Adonis led the way with 25 points, 9 rebounds and six assists.

Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza came off the bench to score a team high 20 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 4 balls. He was playing against his former club

REG BBC will look for a bounce back on Friday night against their arch-rivals Patriots before start off the 2023 BAL journey.

REG, and Patriots stand at 8-1, while APR improves to 7-1

For more details about Rwanda Basketball League, follow this link

Raneem Elgedawy Dominates In Egypt’s Victory Over South Sudan.

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Photo Credit: FIBA
Forward Raneem Elgedawy leads Egypt’s charge toward a spot in the FIBA Afrobasket 2023 Women’s Championship.

Ebony Hoffman’s South Sudanese team fell to Egypt in the first match of the Zone 5 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Qualifiers at MTN Arena Lugogo, behind by 15 points. The Egyptians, led by Ehab Elalfy, made no mistake in leading the game after three quarters.

Raneem Elgedawy after playing 23 minutes scored a game-high 23 points. The forward has represented Egypt in several international events, including the FIBA World Championships and the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket.

Raneem Elgedawy’s expertise helped her team beat South Sudan, who ramped up the tempo in the fourth quarter to reduce the gap but not enough to win the game.

South Sudan, which is just in its second outing, was led by Adut Bulgak, who recorded a double-double of 16 points and 23 rebounds in Egypt’s 83-68 triumph.

In another game, host Uganda fell to the Kenya Lionesses, the defending FIBA Africa Zone 5 champions, 61-53. Fan support for the Gazelles was not enough to stop George Mayienga’s charges. Mercy Wanyama led the scorecard for Kenya with 15 points.

Photo Credit: FIBA

Games lined up today.
Rwanda VS South Sudan – 17:00 EAT.
Egypt VS Uganda – 19:30 EAT.

 

 

 

 

Rayon Sports beat APR FC for the first time since 2019

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Rayon Sports beat APR FC for the first time since 2019
Rayon Sports defeats APR FC in an exciting 1-0 victory thanks to Eric Ngendahimana’s goal. A first victory over their bitter rivals in four years

February 12, 2023, Rayon Sports put their recent League woes behind them to end APR FC’s head-to-head dominance in an exciting and heated encounter at Huye Stadium.

Rayon came into the game 4 points behind APR following their worst form, having only won one of their previous six games. However, for derbies or classicos, form doesn’t matter. Things are on a knife point.

The blues have almost all first team players avaliable for selection for the first time this season. Only Raphael Osaluwe and Samuel Ndizeye were not available due to injuries.

In the game, it was an opportunity for APR to extend the lead at the top of the table to four points. Though they blew the title race wide open by suffering their second defeat of the season.

Eric Ngendahimana’s goal was all that separated the two teams on a frantic afternoon at Huye Stadium. The result sees Rayon Sports move up to fourth place and leaves them one point behind APR FC at the top of the league. Ngendahimana’s goal was assisted by Heritier Nzinga Luvumbu in 33 minutes.

It had been 4 years since they have tasted victory against their arch rivals. That’s 7 games, including the Peace Cup games

APR still lead the way at the top of the League with 37 points. AS Kigali, Gasogi, and Rayon Sports follow with 36 points apiece. For more details about fixtures, results, standings, and players’ stats, follow this link

Gikundiro fans were in joyous mood at the end as they celebrated a victory they always relish.

This is how both teams lined up

APR FC XI: Pierre Ishimwe, Omborenga Fitina, Claude Niyomugabo, Prince Buregeya, Clement Niyigena, Bosco Ruboneka, Bonheur Mugisha, Djabel Manishimwe (c), Ramadhan Niyibizi, Lague Byiringiro, and Yannick Bizimana

Rayon Sports XI: Adolphe Hakizimana, Elie Ishimwe Ganijuru, Junior Didier Mucyo, Abdul Rwatubyaye (c), Isaac Mitima, Eric Ngendahimana, Eric Mbirizi, Onana Léandre, Ojera Joackiam, Heritier Luvumbu, and Musa Esenu.

PHOTO: IGIHE