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

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March 7, 2022

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

Cleveland Thomas scores 26 as REG routs AS Salé in their BAL debut

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Evode Munyeshuri

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March 7, 2022

Cleveland Thomas scores 26 as REG routs AS Salé in their BAL debut — Cleveland Thomas was not messing around | Courtesy Photo

Rwanda Energy Group got off to a hot start as their new signing Cleveland Thomas inspires them to a 91-87 win over the Moroccan champions AS Salé. It was in this Sunday afternoon in the opening game for both teams of the 2022 BAL Sahara Conference.

Sunday 6, 2022, in Dakar Arena, Rwanda flag bearers, REG BBC made their debut in Basketball Africa League and their new signings Cleveland Thomas and Antony Rashad Walker fitted straight in as they knocked off the 2017 FIBA Africa Club champions AS Salé 91-87. The duo contributed 47 points in this crucial victory for Electricians.

Cleveland Joseph Thomas, former Western Kentucky University in NCAA Division I, helped REG by putting 26 points on the board while Rashad Walker scored 21 points on 9-for-13 shooting and grabbed 8 rebounds in the win.

AS Salé’s Terrel Stoglin led all scorers with 32 points however, his solid effort was not enough to hand his side a good start in their second BAL season.

In the next game, The National Champions, REG will face SLAC on Wednesday, while AS Salé will play against CF-Beira on the same day.

PNL: Kiyovu pursue APR at the top of the league standings as the action returns this weekend.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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March 4, 2022

Primus National League will enter week 20 of action with mouthwatering encounters expected to grace the first weekend of March. SC Kiyovu travels to Ubworoherane Stadium to take on Frank Ouna’s Musanze, who have had an impressive home record while APR host Gasogi at Kigali Stadium.

After a convincing 6-0 win last weekend against the relegation-threatened Gicumbi FC, this Saturday, March 5th, Kiyovu travel away to meet high-flying Musanze in what could be a tricky fixture for a title race.

Kiyovu, who are on a four-match winning streak, and conceded only one goal since matchday 15, are looking forward to finding some much-needed consistency to keep the title hopes alive. However, Ubworoherane Stadium has all credits for being a tough place to go.

In this season, Musanze FC at their home stadium, Ubworoherane, have an incredible record. Only APR FC (24), Kiyovu (24) and Rayon Sports (21) have won more points at home than Musanze FC (20) in this season.

Kiyovu’s title rivals APR host Gasogi United at Kigali Stadium as they try to extend the gap to Francis Haringingo’s team.

Elsewhere in Bugesera district, the out of form, Bugesera FC welcomes Mukura VS while Rutsiro FC face-off with Marines in Umuganda derby.

On Sunday, the action shifts to Ngoma Stadium as Etoile de l’Est host Rayon Sports while Police FC and AS Kigali will battle it out at Kigali Stadium in the other exciting fixture to look out for.

APR FC is still leading the table on goal difference as they are tied at 41 points with SC Kiyovu whilst AS Kigali’s Shaban Hussein is leading the charge for Rwanda Primus National League golden boot

Hussein Shaban “Tchabalala” leads the top scorers chart

Here’s the full schedule for Matchday 20

Sport-S Ladies A Scare For Ndejje Elites And VVC As National Volleyball League 2021/2022 Title Contenders

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Kenneth Lwanga

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February 21, 2022

Nsambya based women’s volleyball club, Sport-S yesterday strengthened their place at the play-offs of the National Volleyball League after a tremendous performance against an experienced Ndejje Elites.

Sport-S Ladies Volleyball Club now moves into the top spot after defeating ruthless Ndejje Elites in what a tension-packed encounter yesterday at Sport-S Arena. Coming into the match, the Luwero based side was favourite to win given their track record of numerous wins.

Nevertheless, the Nsambya ladies were more than determined to prove the Elites and claim dominance of the Uganda Volleyball realm just like their brother, the men’s side is doing in the men’s league.

Ndejje Elites was not far from repeating a win against robust VVC in their previous encounter at OLD KAMPALA ARENA where they narrowly lost the match. However, due to experience and composure, the VVC fell to the Elites of Luwero.

Sport-S on the other hand proved to the Elites that they are a better side and Ndejje should come play-offs, the former will be a force to be reckoned with.

Proceeding ended 3-2 (18-25, 25-16, 25-17, 22-25, 16-14) in favour of Sport-S.

The top 3 in the table to a greater extent have secured spots in the National Volleyball League Play-offs making it a tricky game for KCB-Nkumba and KCCA to fight for that 4th spot.

For league fixtures, results, and standings click here

Kigali Titans beat Orion to win D2 Pre-season tournament

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 21, 2022

Kigali Titans beat Orion to win D2 Pre-season tournament — Kigali Titans, FERWABA D2 Pre-season Champions

Kigali Titans have won FERWABA Division 2 Pre-season tournament, downing Orion in the finals to secure their first-ever piece of silverware.

The Titans were guided by experienced Cyrille Karima as a head coach, led by centre Umeadi Emmanuel who had 25 points and 27 rebounds in a dominant display to help this Kicukiro based club lift the first-ever trophy.

Orion got off to a slow start, 2-12 in the first five minutes of play however, they fought back to finish the first quarter with only 4 points behind. 12-16.

They kept the momentum and outscored the Kigali Titans in the second and third quarters 19-18 and 21-17 respectively. At the moment, Thadee Mutemberezi, the coach of Orion, was in total control and could have had more but, the Titans come out stronger in the last quarter and took the lead until the final whistle. Kigali Titans 70-61 Orion.

Umeadi Emmanuel scored a game-high 25 points, grabbed 27 rebounds. He shot 6 for 9 attempts and made 13 of 16 free throws. his teammate and former IPRC Kigali forward, Olivier Kamanzi added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists

Patrick Ngabonziza scored 18 points for Orion before he fouled out. Ngabonziza come off the bench to score and register a double-digit score in the 19 minutes he spent on court

Earlier, at the same venue, the Inspired Generation claimed third place after defeating the Hoops 86-71.

Only fully vaccinated fans were allowed to attend these games at Amahoro indoor court, Petit Stade and Rwanda Basketball D2 league first season is expected to be launched next month

Orion vs Elite headlines FERWABA D2 Pre-season tournament quarter-finals

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 18, 2022

Orion vs Elite headlines FERWABA D2 Pre-season tournament quarter-finals — Orion was defeated by Titans 71-60 in its opening game of group play

With the group stage games completed, Rwanda’s Basketball governing body, FERWABA announced the quarter-finals pairing. This Friday night, Orion, the new powerhouse will rub shoulders with 2021 Junior Basketball league champions Elite Basketball. Kigali Titans vs Wibena will be no doubt another exciting game of the quarterfinals

After dropping its opening game against Kigali Titans with notable absents, Orion thrashed ITS Kigali and UR Cavm to finish the Group A games in the second position behind Kigali Titans. Now, They look to carry that momentum from group play into Friday’s quarter-finals when they play Elite.

Elite enjoyed an unbeaten run in the group stages, picking up 4 wins against Wibena, UR-Huye, UR-CST and Vision BBC. The young lads led by coach Patrick Habiyaremye will experience a serious challenge in Orion since their squad is made up of youth while their opponent’s roster is dominated by leaders and experienced players from the top-flight teams.

The winner of that clash will face either The Hoops or Flame in the semi-finals

Elite, Kigali Titans, The Hoops went undefeated in group play to earn the top spots in Groups A, B and D, respectively. In group C, the Inspired Generation finished first but with 2-1 WL record.

Orion, B-Thunders, Flame and Wibena took the runners-up group spots to advance to the tournament’s knockout rounds too.

Quarter-Final Match-Ups

Friday, February 18, 2022

18:00 The Hoops vs Flame @ Amahoro Outdoor
18:00 B-Thunders vs I.Generation @ Petit Stade
20:00 Titans vs Wibena @ Amahoro Outdoor
20:00 Orion vs Elite @ Petit Stade

The Semi-finals are scheduled on Saturday, February 19 and the final on February 20th,

A late Kiyovu goal secures a thrilling 2-1 win against Gorilla FC.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 12, 2022

A late Kiyovu goal secures a thrilling 2-1 win against Gorilla FC. — Serumogo and Muhozi celebrating the first goal for Kiyovu | Courtesy Photo

SC Kiyovu’s fighting spirit and never say die attitude paid off with a 2-1 win thanks to Gorilla’s Frank Coco’s late own goal to put the pressure back on APR FC and ensure the title race remains firm for them.

Kiyovu went ahead after 23 minutes when a great pass from Emmanuel Okwi set Ali Serumogo to finish with a fine shot. Gorilla was quick to level when Tharcisse Nshimiyimana scored the equalizer. 1-1 at the break.

Kiyovu attacker, Bienvenu Mugenzi was introduced at half-time interval and made the decisive contribution to the second goal as his cross was headed into the net by Gorilla’s defender, Frank Laurent Coco, an own goal in the last minute of additional time to make it 2-1

Kiyovu cut the deficit behind League leaders APR FC to two points. Hence the Army side must beat Gicumbi this Sunday to restore the 5 points lead at the top of the table

Elsewhere, Rayon Sports slumped a 1-0 loss at Mukura while Gasogi stun Marines 3-2 in early kickoff at Kigali Stadium

Sunday Fixtures

15:00, AS Kigali vs Espoir FC at Kigali Stadium
Rutsiro vs Etincelles at Umuganda Stadium
Bugesera vs Musanze at Bugesera Stadium
Gicumbi vs APR at Gicumbi Stadium
18:00, Police vs Etoile de l’Est at Kigali Stadium

Rwanda Premier League return leg set to kick off this weekend with Mukura hosting Rayon Sports.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 11, 2022

Rwanda Premier League return leg set to kick off this weekend with Mukura hosting Rayon Sports. — Action between APR FC and Mukura in RPL MD15 | Photo Credit: Christophe Renzaho

The Rwanda top-tier league took a two week break after the first round matches. The action resumes this Saturday, February 12, 2022 with Mukura hosting Rayon Sports in a key clash for the two teams as they look to kick-off the second half of the campaign.

Rayon Sports, under the new coaching philosophy of Manuel da Silva Paixão, will kick start the second round away to Mukura at Huye Stadium. A number of new signings are set to feature and the blues are very excited to welcome back the trio of Pierre Kwizera, Kevin Ishimwe and Christophe Bukuru.

New signing Musa Esenu will hope to make his league debut for the blues after joining from Uganda Premier League side BUL FC.

Rayon Sports will be without Jean Marie Muvandimwe who is out with a fracture of nasal bones sustained during last month’s league encounter against Gasogi United.

The Huye based club, Mukura who will be led by coach Tonny Hernandez, will miss the services of Gibrin Akuki suspended after his red card against APR FC.

Elsewhere, Gasogi United will face Marines in the Saturday early kickoff at Kigali Stadium. Gasogi chairman, Kakooza Nkuriza Charles changed his mind following his decision to withdraw the team from competition.

Kiyovu have the chance to close the gap at the top to 2 points as they lock horns with an out-of-form Gorilla FC this Saturday before the Current table leaders APR face Gicumbi FC at Gicumbi Stadium on Sunday.

For more details about RPL Fixtures, Results, standings and players’ stats, follow this link

The 2021/2022 League is expected to climax on Monday, 30th May.

Armel Sangwe hits a buzzer-beater to help APR BBC defeat Patriots and clinch the Pre-season tournament trophy.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 5, 2022

Armel Sangwe hits a buzzer-beater to help APR BBC defeat Patriots and clinch the Pre-season tournament trophy. — Armel Sangwe (black) looks unstoppable as he scored 19 points from the bench

Armel Sangwe dropped a game-high 19 points and knocked down the buzzer-beater to help APR Basketball Club secure the Pre-season trophy. They come from 7 points down in the third quarter to beat the Patriots in a nail-biting game at Amahoro Indoor court.

The Patriots led APR BBC 29-24 at the half (21-13, 8-11), expanding the lead in the third quarter (16-14) but failed to keep up with their offensive plays in the last quarter and fell down as APR cut the deficit to 52-55 with 2 minutes left.

With 43 seconds left, The score was tight 55-56 in favour of APR. Bello Nkanira’s three-pointer with 32 seconds to play gave the Patriots a 58-56 lead until APR’s Armel Sangwe hit a ridiculous buzzer-beating three to win the game. 59-58.

Rwanda and APR Shooting guard, Armel Sangwe finished the game with 19 points, 3 assists and shot just 6-of-13 from the field while Enock Isezerano added 14 points.

On the other side, the Patriots’ Bienvenu Niyonsaba scored a team-high 13 points and Sedar Sagamba contributed 11.

In the women’s category, REG Women BBC beat APR W BBC 51-42 to claim the trophy. Feza Ebengo produced 17 points for REG while APR Captain, Charlotte Umugwaneza scored the game-high 19 points.

The regular season of the National League tips off tentatively in the first week of March 2022.

Marines lose to Espoir FC as Fiston Ishimwe misses a penalty

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 3, 2022

Marines lose to Espoir FC as Fiston Ishimwe misses a penalty — Espoir FC| Photo Credit : Rwanda Magazine

Espoir FC defeated Marines 1-0 at Umuganda Stadium in a postponed match of day 13. Fiston Ishimwe misses a penalty that would have put Marines level.

In a match of the 13th round of the Rwanda Premier League, which was postponed from January 18, 2022, for the reasons related to covid 19, Marines FC, at their home stadium failed to score for the first time since December 8, 2021, against Mukura VS.

Before this match, Yves Rwasamanzi’s lads were on a winning streak of 4 matches and the team looked so solid at the back with a Chris Rushema and Jean De Dieu Hirwa partnership that kept 3 clean sheets in their last 3 matches.

In the game, Marines should have taken the lead in the 15th minute however, the striker Nzungu Mfitumukiza missed a clear cut chance. a killer through pass from Maestro Fiston Ishimwe.

On the other side, Muhozi who was playing his last game for Espoir tried to use his pace down the wings but he was not clinical as usual. Thus a goalless draw at the break.

At the 69th minute of the game, Yves Habimana netted the only goal of the match to hand the visitors a well-needed victory. He scored 8 minutes after coming on as a substitute for Fred Muhozi.

12 minutes later, Olivier Nshimiyimana was brought down in the box but Marines missed the chance to draw level with a penalty of their own. Fiston Ishimwe saw his spot-kick hit the woodwork. He would have scored his 6th goal of the season.

Today’s win helped Mousa Gatera and Espoir finish the first leg in the top 10 with 7 points clear to the relegation zone. Marines are in the eighth position.

Second leg matches commence on February 12th.

Team Line Ups:

Marines: Jean Luc Tuyizere, Djuma Mutuyimana, Chris Rushema, Jean De Dieu Hirwa, Felicien Hakizimana (C) , Theotime Ntakirutimana, Froduard Mugiraneza, Fiston Ishimwe, Amimu Nahimana, Olivier Nshimiyimana, and Nzungu Mfitumukiza

Espoir FC: Patience Niyongira, Jacques Ahishakiye, Felicien Hakizimana (C), Twagirimana, Philbert Shyaka, Djafar Uwizeye, Peter Valens Iyakaremye, Tresor Ndikumana, Victor Murdah, Fred Muhozi, and Isah Akor Umor

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

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

Cleveland Thomas scores 26 as REG routs AS Salé in their BAL debut

Rwanda Energy Group got off to a hot start as their new signing Cleveland Thomas inspires them to a 91-87 win over the Moroccan champions AS Salé. It was in this Sunday afternoon in the opening game for both teams of the 2022 BAL Sahara Conference.

PNL: Kiyovu pursue APR at the top of the league standings as the action returns this weekend.

Primus National League will enter week 20 of action with mouthwatering encounters expected to grace the first weekend of March. SC Kiyovu travels to Ubworoherane Stadium to take on Frank Ouna’s Musanze, who have had an impressive home record while APR host Gasogi at Kigali Stadium.

Sport-S Ladies A Scare For Ndejje Elites And VVC As National Volleyball League 2021/2022 Title Contenders

Nsambya based women’s volleyball club, Sport-S yesterday strengthened their place at the play-offs of the National Volleyball League after a tremendous performance against an experienced Ndejje Elites.

Kigali Titans beat Orion to win D2 Pre-season tournament

Kigali Titans have won FERWABA Division 2 Pre-season tournament, downing Orion in the finals to secure their first-ever piece of silverware.

Orion vs Elite headlines FERWABA D2 Pre-season tournament quarter-finals

A late Kiyovu goal secures a thrilling 2-1 win against Gorilla FC.

SC Kiyovu’s fighting spirit and never say die attitude paid off with a 2-1 win thanks to Gorilla’s Frank Coco’s late own goal to put the pressure back on APR FC and ensure the title race remains firm for them.

Rwanda Premier League return leg set to kick off this weekend with Mukura hosting Rayon Sports.

Armel Sangwe hits a buzzer-beater to help APR BBC defeat Patriots and clinch the Pre-season tournament trophy.

Armel Sangwe dropped a game-high 19 points and knocked down the buzzer-beater to help APR Basketball Club secure the Pre-season trophy. They come from 7 points down in the third quarter to beat the Patriots in a nail-biting game at Amahoro Indoor court.

Marines lose to Espoir FC as Fiston Ishimwe misses a penalty

Espoir FC defeated Marines 1-0 at Umuganda Stadium in a postponed match of day 13. Fiston Ishimwe misses a penalty that would have put Marines level.

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