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RWENZORI EQUITY OPEN: Fresh Academy Graduate Steal The Show At The 2nd edition

RWENZORI EQUITY OPEN
Edward Rubongoya receiving his goodies

RWENZORI EQUITY OPEN Top performers
1.Ronald Rugumayo professional
2. Joseph Cwinya-ai
3. Peace Kabasweka
4. Edward Rubongoya

Edward Robogonya, one of the pioneer students in east and central Africa’s number one golf academy made news at the recent Rwenzori Equity Open held over the weekend.

RWENZORI EQUITY OPEN
Edward Rubongoya in action

The sixteen-year-old academy graduate, who came in the second position during the first edition of the Rwenzori Equity Open in 2021, was a different player at the 2nd edition of the same tournament where he outcompeted a field of 71 amateurs that played at the par 70 courses of Toro club in Fort portal during the weekend.

Teeing off in a category of senior players such as Saul Kusemererwa, Edward Nyatia and Bengura Jimmy, the junior player did not only shine in his category but shone overall with the best net of 66 to steal the show of the weekend in the tourism city.

In a brief interview after the games, he had this to say: “I am very happy to have won the net category but I am disappointed because my target was to shoot -7 but I missed a lot of short putts which cost me a couple of shots. Going forward I must up my game because my coach has trained me very well so I should perform better.”

He went on to say that he was glad that his team members gave him a good environment to play a fairly nice round of golf and appreciated the coaches and staff of the AFRIYEA Golf Academy for the great work they are doing.

Coach Lillian Koowe further added that the Academy is offering a great opportunity for the juniors to reach their full potential and we all believe this Academy is on point to its mission of getting a PGA player in 10 years.

The golf prodigy also extended his appreciation to Mizuno who donated clubs to the academy early last year saying that his game had changed greatly since he started using the quality clubs.

RWENZORI EQUITY OPEN
Ronald Rugumayo and Joseph Cwinya-ai donning in AFRIYEA Golf Academy jumpers posing for pictures with the representatives of Equity

The gross category was won by Joseph Cwinyaai, the national team captain and coach of the AFRIYEA Golf Academy with -3 whilst the professional category was won by Ronald Rugumayo who toppled the 21 professionals. Peace Kabasweka who recently won the Entebbe Ladies Open championship didn’t wait to add another trophy from her homeland and played 75 gross to trounce all the ladies.

GROSS
WINNER: JOSEPH CWINYAAI- 67
RUNNERS UP: KISEMBO PETER-75
GROUP A 6-12
WINNER: Kambale Godfrey -65net
1st Runner Up: Businge Simon -68net
2nd runner up: Tusiime Peter -68net
GROUP B 13-18
Winner Rubongoya Edward -66net
1st Runner up: Ahimbisibwe- 67net
2nd Runner Up: Tuhumwirwe Martin -76net
GROUP B 19-36
Winner: Ezama Moses- 71net
1st Runner up Kwikiriza Ronald -72net
2nd Runner up Jackson was -74net
Ladies
Gross
Winner Kabasweka peace -75
Runner up Kisembo Joyce- 80
GROUP A Ladies 0-18
Winner Kabayonga Janet -69net
Runner up Edrae kagombe -72net
GROUP B 19-36
WINNER Atuhaire charity -75net
Runner Kyatuka Joan -76net
SENIORS
Winners:  Bizibu William -66net
Runner up Bwango Smart-74net
66+
Winner: Kagombe Charles 70net
Runner: Gilbert Mujogya Atwooki -76net

Longest drive Men: joseph Cwinyaai
Nearest to pin men: Tumuhirwe Martin
Longest: drive ladies: Faith
Nearest to pin ladies Faith

PROS WINNER RONALD RUGUMAYO 138 TOTAL TWO DAYS

REG BBC bounce back with a solid win over Shoot For The Stars

REG BBC bounce back with a solid win over Shoot For The Stars
Pascal Niyonkuru starred as RBL Champions, REG BBC returned to winning ways | Photo Credit: Innocent Shema
Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club, REG bounce back from their Saturday night loss in Kigali Arena with an 86-67 win over the Shoot For The Stars on Wednesday. Pascal Niyonkuru drops 20 points, grabs 8 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 22 minutes

Ahead of Wednesday, March 30, game at Amahoro outdoor court, REG BBC coach Henry Mwinuka’s reactions were expected from an ugly loss against the Patriots last Saturday in Kigali Arena.

Coming into tonight’s game, the defending champions had been struggling with turnovers and poor shooting due to the short time of warm-ups as they arrived at the venue late. Thus the first quarter ended 21-18 in favour of Shoot for The Stars.

As the second quarter began, it looked like that trend may continue. However, the players winning mentality helped them to get back and controlled the second quarter and the rest of the game. Pascal Niyonkuru led, and REG BBC followed (23-17, 28-11 and 17-18), with the scores of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters.

Niyonkuru scored a team-high 20 points while Beleck Bell, Kami Kabange and Olivier Shyaka scored in double-digit as well. They scored 14, 12 and 10 points respectively.

On the side of Shoot for the Stars, Charles Nkurunziza had 20 points, Podo Caled (15 PTS/10 REBS) and Frank Kamndoh (12 PTS/10 REBS) produced double-double performances. Jordan Yezakuzwe added 12 points too.

This was the game fans wanted to see from the REG BBC for no other reason than to erase the memory of that ugly loss to their rivals Patriots. REG improves to 3-1 and stands in 10th position in the Rwanda Basketball League led by UGB.

UGB lead the standing after last night’s away nail-biting victory against IPRC Kigali

The league games continue on Friday

The Patriots erase a 12-point deficit at half time to secure a hard fought victory over REG BBC

The Patriots erase a 12-point deficit at half time to secure a hard fought victory over REG BBC
Elie Kaje trying to defend Bush Wamukota in REG BBC vs Patriots clash of March 26, 2022 | Courtesy Photo
The Patriots came back from a half time double-digit deficit and pulled off a spectacular victory over their fierce rivals REG BBC. Bush Wamukota and Dieudonné Ndizeye scored 17 points apiece as their team routed REG BBC 70-63 in Kigali Arena.

On Saturday, March 26, Kigali Arena hosted the first 2022 clash of the Titans between two basketball giants in Rwanda, Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club and The Patriots.

Before the game, a minute of silence has been held at Kigali Arena for Aboubacar Barame.

The game started in very high spirits even though REG BBC, the defending champions, got off to a good opening and took an early lead over the Patriots to finish the first quarter with a 19-14. The Electricians carried energy from the end of the first quarter into the second quarter and went into the break leading with 12 points, 42-30.

After a slow start in the first 2 periods, the Patriots came back stronger in the third quarter and cut a 12-point deficit to 1 point before the last quarter started, 51-52.

In the last quarter, REG BBC could have relied on the experienced Beleck Bell, but he fouled out with 8 minutes remaining. The Patriots, with crowd support, outscored their rivals 19-11 to finish the game-high and claim the league top spot again.

Patriots’ Bush Tom Wamukota scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while Dieudonné Ndizeye contributed 17 points too.

Earlier at the same venue, IPRC Kigali fought back after trailing APR BBC by as many as 16 points at the break, 22-38, outscored them 35-15 in the third quarter, but their resurgence fell short as the Army side captured control of the game in the last quarter not only to win the game, 76-69 but also to keep their winning streak alive. 4 games so far, and they are yet to taste a defeat.

In the women’s category, REG Women BBC comfortably beat The Hoops 69-50. Sandra Kantore led the way with 22 points, while Rosine Micomyiza finished with 18 points for The Hoops.

APR Women BBC beat RP-IPRC Huye 57-51

For more Results, Standings about Rwanda Basketball League, follow this link

FERWABA Unveil new League logo while REG begin title defense triumphantly over the Tigers.

FERWABA Unveil new League logo while REG begin title defense triumphantly over the Tigers.
Rwanda Basketball Federation, FERWABA has unveiled the Rwanda Basketball League logo as it prepares for life without a league sponsor whilst REG BBC began to defend their title this season with an easy victory against Tigers late this Wednesday evening.

The new logo was launched during the press conference held at the federation’s office in Kigali Arena on Wednesday afternoon at the occasion to hand over the cash prize to the designer. The Federation used the opportunity to inform the general public that FIBA approved Rwanda as the host for the 3rd window of 2023 World Cup Qualifiers group A and B.

Landry Jabo, FERWABA CEO handing over the cheque of 500000 rwf to Sandra D’amour Mukama, the artist who designed logo

During this Press conference, Claudette Mugwaneza, FERWABA technical advisor provided the updates for the upcoming Division 2 with 16 teams including Intare Basketball Club starting their journey in the quest for promotion to Rwanda Basketball top flight league. The league tips off on April 1st and the fixtures will be released in due course.

FERWABA technical advisor, Claudette Mugwaneza

Two hours after launching the league’s new visual identity, the Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club didn’t let the celebration of their stunning performance in BAL distract them as they started off their title defense.

The defending champions, REG BBC handed Tigers BBC a heavy defeat of 87-35. Pascal Niyonkuru ‘Kakyeka’ scored 25 points.

Behind Niyonkuru’s big performance, Olivier Shyaka added 17 points, and Nshobozwa had 13.

REG will be back on court on Friday night against UGB before they rub shoulders with Patriots on Saturday night in a clash of rivals

Frank Kamndoh and Shoot For the Stars stun 30 Plus

Frank Kamndoh and Shoot For the Stars stun 30 Plus
Despite Playing with ankle injury, Frank Kamndoh still proves how an incredible defender is.
Last season’s league-best defender, Frank Kamndoh dropped a game-high 19 points and 21 rebounds as the Shoot For Stars pulled off a 65-43 victory over 30 Plus BBC on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Amahoro.

Following a disappointing defeat from Espoir BBC on Friday night in IPRC Kigali, Shoot For the Stars made a very brave comeback to beat 30 Plus BBC today thanks to the standout performance from their Center, Frank Kamndoh Betoudji.

Frank Kamndoh has immense contribution to the team both offensively as well as defensively. He had an efficient performance today of 19 points, 21 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 6 blocks.

In this game, Shoot For Stars led almost the entire game as they outscored their opponent (16-14, 21-09, 09-15 and 19-05). Jordan Yezakuzwe and Podo Caleb scored in double figures too.

Podo Caleb registered 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 steals while Jordan Yezakuzwe scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. On the side of 30 Plus, Edouard Mugabo had a team-best 13 points and 11 rebounds.

In the next assignment, Shoot For the stars will face Patriots on Friday while 30 Plus will travel to Rusizi.

For more Rwanda Basketball National League Results, Follow this link

REG BBC beat Clube Ferroviario da Beira to win 2022 BAL Sahara Conference.

REG BBC beat Clube Ferroviario da Beira to win 2022 BAL Sahara Conference.
Dieudonne Ndizeye Ndayisaba's double double performance earned him a MVP in REG's final game of 2022 BAL Sahara Conference
Rwanda Energy Group, REG claim Sahara Conference after a 94-89 victory at Dakar Arena against Mozambican side Clube Ferroviario da Beira. They sealed a 4-1 win ratio and clinch the 2022 BAL Final games ticket as well as becoming the first team to win the conference in BAL history

Dakar, March 15, 2022, The Rwandan flag bearers and east African representative in 2022 Basketball Africa League, Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club have secured the top spot of the Sahara Conference ahead of giants US Monastir.

With REG’s 94-89 win on Tuesday night against the Mozambicans, the Rwanda Energy Group, REG finished the BAL regular season with a 4-1 win-loss record. The same ratio as Tunisian’s US Monastir however, the rule states that when the teams are tied at the end of the competition, head-to-head matches will be the tie-breaker. REG blew out US Monastir 77-74 a day before.

The Rwanda National Champions started Tuesday’s game strong and led by 10 points at the break (20-17, 28-21) before CF-Beira turned things around and took the control of the third quarter, 18-23. In the last quarter, both teams come out hot with good offensive game plans and an up-tempo pace as they all put in 28 baskets aside.

Starman Jean Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza scored a game-high and BAL career-best 28 points. Nshobozwa shoot 8-11 from behind the arc while Dieudonné Ndizeye Ndayisaba added 21 points also dishing out 4 assists and grabbing 13 rebounds. This stellar performance earned Ndizeye a player of the game.

Robert John Pack Jr and his REG team had to fight and win the game to make sure that they secured the number one seed in Sahara Conference and be guaranteed to face the #4 seed from the Nile conference when the playoffs tip off in Kigali.

REG BBC head coach, Robert John Pack Jr become the first head coach to win a BAL conference league | Courtesy Photo

REG finished Sahara Conference in the first position, followed by US Monastir, AS Salé and SLAC in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions respectively. The positions that guarantee them the playoffs in Kigali. CF-Beira and DUC are eliminated.

The Basketball Africa League Nile Conference will tip-off on April 9th with the playoffs slated in Kigali from May 21-28 this year.

BAL: REG BBC’s Manga Pitchou’s double double powers them past US Monastir.

BAL: REG BBC's Manga Pitchou's double double powers them past US Monastir.
Manga Pitchou, REG BBC vs US Monastir MVP | Photo: Innocent Shema
The Rwanda Energy Group overcomes US Monastir on Monday at Dakar Arena as Pitchou Manga dropped a 16-point double-double with 10 rebounds plus three blocks to help the REG secure a slot in the final games scheduled for May in Kigali, Rwanda.

Trailing by 6 points at the break (21-26, 15-16), REG cut it down to two points with 2 seconds remaining in the third quarter when Axel Mpoyo hit a three points buzzer-beater to end the quarter with 56-55 in favour of Rwanda Energy Group.

REG started out strong in the last quarter as Nshobozwa scored back to back threes to hand The Electricians the eight-point lead in the first 90 seconds. A lead they never looked back on as Kigali based club carried on until 15 seconds when US Monastir was a point behind, 75-74 but with possession in hand.

On a game-deciding possession, Michael Andre Dixon tried to play a pick and roll with Mokhtar Ghayaza which failed and ended up passing the ball to Radhouane Slimane. With the time ticking, Slimane tried to drive into the paint however Adonis Filer’s defence was solid and forced him an offensive foul which ended Monastir’s 4 game winning streak in 2022 BAL Sahara Conference.

Monastir committed a defensive foul in the last REG possession and they benefited two free throws which were scored by Cleveland Thomas to seal a well deserved win, 77-74.

Manga Pitchou finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks, showing his ability to positively affect the game on offence as much as he does on defence. His performance earned him the Player of the game.

With the victory, Rwanda Energy Group improves to 3-1 ahead of today’s last game against Clube Ferroviário da Beira. Both REG BBC and US Monastir have already qualified for the final games slated in Kigali later in May.

Basketball National League Action tips off this Friday

Basketball National League Action tips off this Friday
Rwanda Basketball National League will officially tip-off this Friday, March 11 with a matchup between UR-CMHS and the Patriots in IPRC Kigali. In women’s, to open this jampacked weekend, APR WBBC will host the defending champions REG Women BBC on Saturday at Amahoro.

The exciting times are back again for the lovers of basketball in Rwanda, as the 2022 National League gets underway this weekend. 14 teams are competing in this year’s men’s championship while 8 teams in the women’s category will be battling it out for this season’s crown.

The former champions of the National League, Patriots face last season’s stragglers UR-CMHS in the opener in IPRC Kigali while REG BBC will wait until Wednesday, March 23rd to tip off the season against Tigers BBC. REG, the country flag bearers are still in BAL Competition in Senegal.

The action of the National League continues on Saturday with Patriots vs UGB, the much-anticipated game at Amahoro. The other notable games in the first round of the new season include a clash between the IPRCs as RP-IPRC Musanze host RP-IPRC Kigali on Saturday before they host RP-IPRC Huye on Sunday.

In Women’s, the new powerhouse REG Women BBC begins the journey to defend their trophy this Saturday against APR BBC.

The teams will play a round-robin format with two legs (home and away games) before embarking on the playoffs

The winner of the men’s championships will claim the sole ticket for the 2023 Basketball Africa League and for women, the winner represents the country in the Zone V tournament.

Below is the full fixture list for the weekend National League:

Friday, 11 March 2022
16:00 – UR-CMHS vs Patriots at IPRC Kigali
16:00 – Tigers BBC vs 30 Plus BBC at Amahoro
18:00 – RP-IPRC Huye vs UR Huye at IPRC Huye
18:00 – UGB vs Espoir BBC at Amahoro

Saturday, 12 March 2022

10:00 -The Hoops vs UR Huye (W) at Amahoro
11:00 – RP-IPRC Musanze vs RP-IPRC Kigali at IPRC Musanze
12:00 – UR-CMHS vs Rusizi BBC at IPRC Kigali
12:00 -ADEGI vs GS Marie Reine (W) at Musanze
12:00 – RP-IPRC Huye vs UR-CMHS (W) at IPRC Huye
12:00 – APR BBC vs REG Women BBC (W) at Amahoro
14:00 – 30 Plus BBC vs Espoir BBC at IPRC Kigali
14:00 – Shoot For Stars vs UR Huye at Amahoro
16:00 -Patriots vs UGB at Amahoro

Sunday, 13 March 2022
09:00 – Tigers BBC vs Rusizi BBC at Amahoro
11:00 – RP-IPRC Musanze vs RP-IPRC Huye at IPRC Musanze
13:00 -APR BBC vs Shoot For Stars at Amahoro

Nshobozwabyosenumukiza nailed a buzzer-beater as REG BBC takes down the SLAC

Nshobozwabyosenumukiza nailed a buzzer-beater as REG BBC takes down the SLAC
Jean Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza
Thursday night’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Rwanda Energy Group guard Jean Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza sealed the game against Marcus Crawford and his SLAC.

REG finished the first quarter with a good 22 to 15 lead, before SLAC cut the deficit in the second quarter and end the first half level at 42-42.

REG had a one-point lead at the end of the third quarter 64-63 and in the last quarter, the scores were close until the last 2 minutes.

Prior to REG’s last ball possession, power forward Axel Mpoyo had his chance of winning the game for the Rwandan side if only he could keep the ball. However, he lost it to Christopher Ewaoche Obekpa who didn’t make a mistake from that turnover and give SLAC an 81-80 lead.

It was just 7.8 seconds remaining when REG came out of a timeout, looking to get the ball into the hands of point guard Cleveland Thomas who dribbled and give the ball back to Nshobozwa.

With only 1.5 seconds, Rwandan Point Guard Nshobozwabyosenumukiza hits a buzzer-beater from behind the arc to make it 83-81 and secure a 2-0 win record for the 2022 BAL Sahara Conference.

Nshobozwabyosenumukiza scored 18 points, dished out 4 assists and stole 4 balls while Cleveland Thomas dropped a team and game-high 21 points. Dieudonné Ndizeye added 13.

In this game, the American guard, Cleveland Thomas displayed another outstanding performance especially in the last 2 quarters as He’s scored all his 21 points in the second half.

The second win for Rwanda Energy Group proves how serious they mean business in the quest for a playoff slot in Kigali. This Friday, March 11 in Dakar arena, REG will rub shoulders with the host DUC.

PNL Matchday 20 Wrap: APR and Kiyovu win their matches, Mukura pile more misery on Bugesera

PNL Matchday 20 Wrap: APR and Kiyovu win their matches, Mukura pile more misery on Bugesera
APR FC defeated Gasogi United 2-0 at Kigali Stadium |Photo: APR FC
APR FC, SC Kiyovu, Mukura VS, Etincelles and Marines wrapped up Rwanda’s top tier league’s matchday 20 with a win. AS Kigali and Police FC shared spoils at Kigali Stadium while Rayon Sports still struggling to get a win

The league table-toppers APR FC defeated Gasogi United 2-0 at Kigali Stadium whilst the game of the week was played in Musanze district with league table 2nd place Kiyovu beating Musanze 2-1 at Ubworoherane Stadium.

In Rubavu, Marines proved too strong for Rutsiro while Etincelles was back to winning ways after an impressive performance against Espoir FC.

Primus National League Matchday 20 all Results are as follows:

05/03/2022

     APR FC 2-0 Gasogi United [ Gilbert Mugisha,Anicet Ishimwe]
     Gicumbi FC 1-1 Gorilla FC [Manzi |Johnson Adeaga]
     Bugesera FC 0-2 Mukura VS [William Opoku, Vincent Adams]
     Rutsiro FC 0-1 Marines [Ramadhan Ndayisenga]
     Musanze FC 1-2 SC Kiyovu [ Namanda Wafula | Bienvenu Mugenzi, Abedi Bigirimana]

06/03/2022

     Etoile de l’Est 1-1 Rayon Sports [Nwosu Samuel |Kevin Muhire]
     Etincelles 2-0 Espoir FC [ Olivier Usabimana, Abdoul Nshimiyimana]
     Police FC 1-1 AS Kigali [ Danny Usengimana | Shaban Hussein]

The PNL Matchday 21 games are scheduled next weekend