APR FC stun Rayon Sports in derby encounter.

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November 24, 2021

APR FC stun Rayon Sports in derby encounter. — APR FC Players celebrating Ruboneka's stunning goal | photo credit: RBA

The defending Champions APR FC claimed the bragging rights in the Rwandan Derby, as Adil Erradi’s side ran out comfortable 2-1 winners against rivals Rayon Sports at Kigali Stadium.

APR FC who recorded a hard-fought 2-1 win in the 93rd Rwandan derby on Tuesday, November 23, extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches in the Rwanda Premier League and Mohamed Adil Erradi continued to write the history.

Adil Mohammed, who joined the team in the summer of 2019, replacing Serbian Zlatko Krmpotić sacked for poor performance, has not yet lost a single league game.

Rayon Sports opened the score in the 18th minute of the match, a goal scored by Essomba Willy Onana on a fine ball from Rharb Youssef, to make a great finish from the Cameroonian striker.

In the 38th minute, on a back-pass error by Isaac Nsengiyumva, Djabel Manishimwe fired a powerful shot past the Rayon Sports goalkeeper to make it 1-1.

4 minutes later, Bosco Ruboneka scored the second goal for APR FC with a stunning strike. this was his second goal of the season.

In the second half, Djuma Massudi’s side dominated the match but failed to find an equalizer.

Elsewhere, in Gicumbi district, Ramadhan Niyonkuru scored the game-winner and only goal of the game in the 55th minute against Gicumbi FC to hand SC Kiyovu the first 3 away points of the season.

At Bugesera stadium. Hassan Djibrine scored two brilliant goals as Gasogi United came from behind to lead 2-1 against Bugesera. Gasogi are now leading the table with 10 points.

For more details about Rwanda Premier League, follow this link as more League actions continue at 3 pm. Musanze takes on Espoir FC while AS Kigali look to continue a good run in the season as they host Marine.

Primus National League is back after the International break

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November 18, 2021

Primus National League is back after the International break — Actions between AS Kigali and SC Kiyovu in RPL Match day 2 | Photo Credit: IGIHE

The Rwanda Primus National League is back in action after a two weeks international break. Table-toppers AS Kigali in action against Gorilla FC while Kiyovu takes on the Cops in the highest-profile match of matchday 3.

First up is the 3 pm encounter at Rusizi Stadium between Espoir FC and Gicumbi FC. Espoir has become stronger slowly but surely under the stewardship of Moussa Gatera. He has built one of the most promising squads in the RPL which made them a team that is damn hard to beat.

Espoir FC will be looking for their first 3 home points of the 2021/2022 season while this will be Ghyslain Bienvenue’s first game in charge of Gicumbi.

At Kigali Stadium, AS Kigali kick off the third round match action of the Rwanda Primus National League at 3 pm local time when they host Gorilla FC. The current table-toppers, AS Kigali keen to keep up their winning streak against Mudaheranwa’s Club.

Gorilla FC once again won’t have Sékou Somparé on the touchline and more info says that both parties are preparing to part ways. Today, coach Edward will be in charge against citizens. Edward’s side is now on a two-game winless streak.

Gorilla’s Tharcisse Nshimiyimana continues to miss out on an injury while Fabrice Kakure Mugheni is back in training for AS Kigali. Following the incident in the National team, Olivier Niyonzima is available for today’s encounter too.

Tomorrow, Friday, SC Kiyovu lock horns with Police FC at Kigali Stadium. Two teams that haven’t quite reached their team chemistry yet, and both sides need to bounce back from the defeats suffered in matchday 2 of the Rwanda Primus National League.

Kiyovu has to be more disciplined at the back if they’re hoping to obtain 3 points this Friday. Francis Haringingo, Kiyovu head coach has a point to prove against his former club.

Police have not yet met their expectations this season. Frank Nuttal’s charges have managed three points from the first two league games and cannot afford another poor result on Friday.

In other Friday Fixtures, Rutsiro FC, one of the six league sides yet to pick up a single win thus far, will visit Kigali Stadium and take on Guy Bukasa’s Gasogi United.

Rayon Sports host Bugesera on Saturday while Etincelles FC versus APR FC has been postponed until further notice.

Rwanda Primus National League Match day 2 Fixtures:

18/11 15:00,

Espoir vs Gicumbi, at Rusizi Stadium
Gorilla FC vs AS Kigali, Kigali Stadium

19/11

12:30, Gasogi United vs Rutsiro FC, Kigali Stadium
15:00, SC Kiyovu vs Police FC, Kigali Stadium

20/11 15:00,

Etoile de l’Est vs Musanze FC, Ngoma Stadium
Rayon Sports vs Bugesera, Kigali Stadium

POSTPONED MATCHES:

Etincelles FC vs APR FC
Marine FC vs Mukura VS

BKBNL All-Star Game rosters for Team Shyaka and Team Ndizeye have been set.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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November 16, 2021

BKBNL All-Star Game rosters for Team Shyaka and Team Ndizeye have been set.

The Bank of Kigali Basketball National League BKBNL All-Star game will take place Saturday, 20th November 2021 in Kigali Arena.

The full complement of names and faces participating in the most exciting basketball festival in Rwanda have been unveiled. The two captains for the 2021 BKBNL All-Star Game, Olivier Shyaka and Dieudonné Ndizeye, drafted their rosters.

The team selections were conducted this Monday in the FERWABA office with captains and coaches picking the names to fill the rosters for this Saturday’s 3rd All-Star Game in Kigali.

Among 24 players voted in as part of a combination of fans, federation technical & competition commission, media, and coaches’ votes; Olivier Shyaka, Aristide Mugabe, Ally Kubwimana, and Pascal Niyonkuru hold the record for most All-Star Game selections since they participated in the 2013 and 2019 editions.

The 2020/2021 BKBNL MVP, Olivier Shyaka selected REG BBC guard Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza, APR guard Armel Sangwe and Patriots centre Bush Wamukota to start alongside himself and REG’s Beleck Bell.

Joining Guibert in Team Ndizeye’s starting line-up are REG centre Elie Kaje, IPRC Kigali forward Bruno Nyamwasa, and REG forward Pascal Niyonkuru

Below are the team rosters

For ticket information for BKBNL All-Star 2021, check https://ticqet.web.app/#/

This All-Star event featuring Basketball 3*3 challenges, 3 point shoutout and slum dunk contests are all fun and entertaining to conclude the 2020/2021 Basketball season. Following a guest appearance at the 2020 NBA All-star event in Chicago, Nigerian star Rema is expected to entertain the Basketball lovers in Rwanda through the Visit Rwanda campaign.

BURUNDI: Bumamuru beat Aigle Noir to extend the lead at the top of the table to 9 points.

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November 16, 2021

BURUNDI: Bumamuru beat Aigle Noir to extend the lead at the top of the table to 9 points. — Actions between Bumamuru and Aigle Noir | Photo Credit: Akeza Burundi

Matchday 12 of the Burundi Primus League continued this weekend of November 13th, 14th with 15 goals scored in eight matches. Bumamuru took up the winning streak to 4 matches.

This League continued with eight match-day twelve fixtures despite the International break. Bumamuru carried on an impressive league form on matchday 12 in the Primus League when they beat Aigle Noir 2-1.

Goals from Patrick Kanyanga and Rachid Leon saw them bag all 3 points at Urunani Stadium. Mana scored an own goal

Under the guidance of Saidi Marcus as a new head coach, Vital’O struggles continued as this most successful club in Burundi were beaten by Olympic 3-2 at Umuco Stadium. This came after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Flambeau de l’Est at Intwari Stadium on Saturday, 6th November 2021.

Bumamuru’s Shassir Nahimana received the Primus League Player of the Month award for October before their win over Aigle Noir.

BPL Player of the month, Shassir Nahimana | Courtesy Photo

Two players share the top scorers’ lead (7) in this Burundian top-flight league at the moment.

Bumamuru is at the top of the league and remains 9 points clear of second-placed Musongati. Their next three games are Kayanza United Away, Dynamik at Home & Messager Ngozi Away to complete the first leg matches

Rukundo A Glimmer For Sport-S Against OBB, Win Over KAVC Makes It 3 In Row For The Nsambya Based Club.

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Kenneth Lwanga

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November 14, 2021

Rukundo was arguable ahead in the game for his club collecting the most points as they hosted Iganga based side OBB.

OBB who started the new National Volleyball League 2021/2022 high with 2 wins, one against KAVC 3-0 and the other against Nkumba University 3-0 had not yet lost a game until they locked horns with Nsambya based club Sport-S.

Coach Waren locked horns with OBB’s Yakan in what one could have called the National Club Championship men’s semi-final that was never played. For OBB, it was an unfortunate day as they did not head home with another win that would have made it 3 in a row. As for Sport-S, it was maximum points picked from that win.

National team material, Rukundo Johnson, who plays for Sport-S was the main highlight of the game after he made sure that all blocks that landed on either OBB’s blockers or past them were converted into a point for his side.

Sport-S come into this season strong and with the third win against KAVC 3-1, throwing them at the summit of the league table.

Ongom Ivan still stands as the best player for OBB following a tremendous display of action throughout all the league fixtures that his side have honoured.

For more National Volleyball League results, click the link here

2022 FIFA WCQ: Rwanda coach names provisional squad for last two games against Mali and Kenya

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November 4, 2021

Rwanda national team boss Vincent Mashami has summoned a 31-man provisional squad for their upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month.

Amavubi is expected to hold a residential camp at the Sainte Famille Hotel this Friday, November 5, 2021, while the training sessions will take place at Kigali Stadium.

Rwanda’s Amavubi is yet to get a win in 2022 FIFA World Cup Group E qualifiers after a draw to Kenya and three losses against Mali and Uganda (2).

Rwanda will host Mali on November 11th before facing Kenya away four days later.

The group winners will qualify for the final round where they will be drawn into five home and away ties. The winners of each tie will advance to the World Cup finals.

Provisional squad:

Goalkeepers: Emery Mvuyekure (Tusker, Kenya), Clement Buhake Twizere (Strommen IF, Norway), Eric Ndayishimiye (Police FC), and Fiacre Ntwali (AS Kigali).

Defenders: Denis Rukundo (AS Kigali), Marc Nkubana (Gasogi United), Emmanuel Imanishimwe (FAR Rabat, Morocco), Eric Rutanga (Police FC), Salomon Nirisarike (Urartu FC, Armenia), Thierry Manzi (FC Dila Gori, Georgia), Clement Niyigena (Rayon Sports FC) and Ali Serumogo (SC Kiyovu).

Midfielders: Djihad Bizimana (KMSK Deinze, Belgium), Kevin Muhire (Rayon Sports), Rafael York (AFC Eskilstuna, Sweden), Olivier Niyonzima (AS Kigali), Djabel Manishimwe (APR FC), Blaise Nishimwe (Rayon Sports), Jean Bosco Ruboneka (APR FC), Bryan Clovis Ngwabije (SC Lyon, France), Jean Philippe Rutabayiru (S.D. Lenense Proinastur, Spain), Keddy Nsanzimfura (APR FC) and Haruna Niyonzima (AS Kigali).

Strikers: Antoine Dominique Ndayishimiye (Police FC), Ernest Sugira (AS Kigali ), Bienvenue Mugenzi (SC Kiyovu), Alain Kwitonda (APR FC), Danny Usengimana (Police FC), Muhadjiri Hakizimana (Police FC), Dominique Savio Nshuti (Police FC) and Innocent Nshuti (APR ).

Gatera’s Espoir FC bag all 3 points from matchday 2 at Kigali Stadium.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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November 3, 2021

Gatera’s Espoir FC bag all 3 points from matchday 2 at Kigali Stadium. — Police FC vs Espoir FC in Rwanda Primus National League MD2 | Photo Credit: Police FC

Espoir FC defeated Police FC 2-0 in an away match as Tresor Ndikumana and Yves Habimana scored for the Rusizi football side in a Wednesday lunchtime match at Kigali Stadium.

Following an impressive win last weekend in Eastern province, Police FC took a massive blow in Tuesday’s lunchtime match with the cops slumping a 2-0 home defeat from Espoir FC.

Former Gasogi United midfielder, Tresor Ndikumana scored the opener with a phenomenal shot in the 73rd minute, before Yves Habimana doubled their lead just 2 minutes to the end of the 90 minutes to hand Mousa Gatera’s side the first 3 points of the season. It was an amazing performance from the Rusizi based club

Gatera, who started this season with a shocking loss against AS Kigali had the teamwork at its best as they were considered underdog in this match.

In other games, Rayon Sports were held at Umuganda Stadium by Rutsiro while APR, Bugesera and Gicumbi recorded home victories against Musanze, Etincelles and Etoile de l’Est respectively.

With one week into the Primus National League season, it comes to a halt due to the international break. The league shall resume after two weeks.

Today’s Results:

Police FC 0-2 Espoir FC
Bugesera 3-1 Etincelles
APR FC 2-0 Musanze
Rutsiro 2-2 Rayon Sports
Gicumbi 2-0 Etoile de l’Est

Uganda NVL Action Back Heading Into Week 3

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Kenneth Lwanga

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November 3, 2021

The Uganda National Volleyball League NVL is up and running as clubs head into week 3 with action across 3 series for men and 2 series for women.

Following the gradual resumption of sports in the country, the Uganda Volleyball Federation has come in full swing with the main activity on their calendar, the National Volleyball League NVL heading into week 3.

After the conclusion of the National Club Championships in Kabale, attention has been put on the main league NVL that has the top tier teams in Serie A for both men and women back in action to contend for the title.

The league was launched on 23rd October 2021 at Old Kampala Arena with two entertaining matches from KAVC VS OBB in the men’s and KCB-Nkumba VS Ndejje Elites in the women. Click here for results from these games.

This season brings 10 teams in the men’s top flight Serie and 8 teams in the women’s top-flight Serie. OBB a new entrant into the top flight has proven to be a force to be reckoned with after winning all two of their current fixtures against 5-time league champions KAVC and University side Nkumba.

This season, the Uganda Volleyball Federation has spiced up the entertainment by streaming the games live on their YouTube channel for fans staying at home and not allowed to gather in big numbers.

Follow the links below to all tiers in the league.

Men Serie A, Men Serie B, Men Serie C, Women Serie A, Women Serie B

AS Kigali crush Kiyovu in Kigali City Derby

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Evode Munyeshuri

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November 2, 2021

AS Kigali crush Kiyovu in Kigali City Derby — Dennis Rukundo celebrating with his team mates after his first goal of in 2021/2022 Rwanda Premier League | Photo Credit: IGIHE

AS Kigali claimed a potentially vital win in a thrilling Primus National League clash against neighbours Kiyovu by handing them a 4-0 heavy defeat today, November 2 at Kigali Stadium.

The Citizens got off to a great start scoring early in the game and delivering Kiyovu an early setback. It only took AS Kigali six minutes to find the back of the net through the midfield maestro, Haruna Niyonzima.

2 minutes later, defender, Dennis Rukundo doubled the lead thanks to poor goalkeeping on the side of the Mumena based club, SC Kiyovu.

The Green and whites did not manage to pull one back but instead were hit with another goal in 16 minutes of the game. A powerful header from Lawal Aboubacar. 3-0 at the break and heartbreak for Kiyovu fans expecting high performance from their new recruits include Ugandan duo, Emmanuel Okwi and Muzamiru Mutyaba.

In the second half, AS Kigali continued to apply pressure until the 85th minute when the substitute Ramadhan Niyibizi scored on a rebound to make it 4. For this goal, SC Kiyovu’s GK and skipper should have done better again. He clearly showed a lack of fitness.

In a post-match interview, Kiyovu head coach, Francis Haringingo said that a short time of warm-up cost him the first half. “we had only 12 minutes of warm-up due to the late finish of the first match. Technically, the team’s poor warm-up affected our start” said Haringingo

In today’s early kick-off at Kigali Stadium, Amimu Nahimana fired Marine FC level against Gorilla FC, minutes after coming on as a sub. Jean Claude Nizeyimana had scored for Gorilla.

Elsewhere in Huye district, Mukura drew Gasogi 1-1

Tomorrow, the defending champions, APR host Musanze at Kigali Stadium while Rayon Sports will travel to Rubavu to lock horns with Rutsiro.

Click here to explore more details about Fixtures, Results, Standings and Player’s stats of the Primus National League

Starting Lineups for AS Kigali vs SC Kiyovu Match

AS Kigali: Ntwari Fiacre, Lamine Moro, Rurangwa Mossi, Ishimwe Christian, Rukundo Denis, Kwizera Pierre (c), Niyonzima Olivier, Mugheni Fabrice, Niyonzima Haruna, Abubakar Lawal and Shaban Hussein

SC Kiyovu: Kimenyi Yves (c), Serumogo Ally, Dusingizimana Gilbert, Ngandu Omar, Ngendahimana Eric, Nshimirimana Ismael Pitchou, Benedata Janvier, Bigirimana Abeddy, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Emmanuel Okwi and Ishimwe Kevin.

REG Women BBC lift the 2020/2021 BKBNL trophy

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Evode Munyeshuri

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November 1, 2021

REG Women BBC lift the 2020/2021 BKBNL trophy — REG Women BBC and backroom staff pose for a photo lifting the 2020/2021 BKBNL trophy | Photo credit: FERWABA

Former Ubumwe Basketball Club, now REG Women BBC won Rwanda’s Bank of Kigali Basketball National League this Sunday after beating rival The Hoops Rwanda 50-44 in the third and deciding game to win the playoff finals 2-1.

Having lost three games in the regular season, REG kept their calm all through the Playoffs and swiftly won the title for the third time. They last won the championship in 2016 as Ubumwe.

This Sunday, in a low scoring total, REG Women BBC beat the defending champions, The Hoops Rwanda 50-44 (13-08, 15-13, 09-10, 13-13) in the best of 3 finals of the BKBNL at Kigali Arena to end the long wait of 5 years without a League title.

Nyota Muganza led the winners with 20 points, Rose Akon followed with 18 points. Muganza grabbed 34 rebounds too including 14 offensive rebounds. Surely, The Hoops struggled to find ways to stop her while Chantal Utamuliza just played a really solid defence against The Hoops’ leading scorer, Rosine Micomyiza.

Former UCU Lady Canon player, Akon Rose Paul Macuei has been named the Most Valuable Player in the 2020/2021 Bank of Kigali Basketball National League. The South Sudanese brought a lot of offensive firepower to the team as she finished league top scorer.

Henriette Uwimpuhwe from Groupe Scolaire Marie Reine, won the most Improved Player award. Henriette, currently in secondary school, finished the regular season top scorer however, her team didn’t make the playoff slot.

In the other individual awards, Rose Akon collected the top scorer award for the 2020/2021 season too. The Hoops Center, Feza Ebengo received the award as the best defender while APR’s Laurence Imanizabayo was crowned the best three-point shooter of the season.

from left to the right: Henriette Uwimpuhwe, Laurence Imanizabayo, Akon Rose and Feza Ebengo

Women’s team of the year:

The Women’s 2020/2021 BKBNL season team of the year and BK brand ambassadors. from left; Nyota Muganza, Rosine Micomyiza “Cisse”, Nelly Sandra Nsanzabaganwa, Joyeuse SifaIneza And Akon Rose | Photo : FERWABA

PG: Nelly Sandra Nsanzabaganwa (RP-IPRC Huye)
SG: Rosine Micomyiza ( The Hoops)
F: Joyeuse Ineza Sifa (The Hoops)
PF: Rose Akon Paul Macuei ( REG)
C: Mireille Nyota Muganza (REG)

Coach: Esperance Mukaneza (REG)

Esperance Mukaneza receiving the coach of the year award

REG Crowned double Champions as Both Men and Women REG teams clinched the 2020/2021 League titles | Photo: FERWABA

REG Women BBC and The Hoops Rwanda will represent Rwanda in the Zone V championship in a yet to be confirmed country, venue and dates.

APR FC stun Rayon Sports in derby encounter.

The defending Champions APR FC claimed the bragging rights in the Rwandan Derby, as Adil Erradi’s side ran out comfortable 2-1 winners against rivals Rayon Sports at Kigali Stadium.

Primus National League is back after the International break

The Rwanda Primus National League is back in action after a two weeks international break. Table-toppers AS Kigali in action against Gorilla FC while Kiyovu takes on the Cops in the highest-profile match of matchday 3.

BKBNL All-Star Game rosters for Team Shyaka and Team Ndizeye have been set.

The Bank of Kigali Basketball National League BKBNL All-Star game will take place Saturday, 20th November 2021 in Kigali Arena.

BURUNDI: Bumamuru beat Aigle Noir to extend the lead at the top of the table to 9 points.

Matchday 12 of the Burundi Primus League continued this weekend of November 13th, 14th with 15 goals scored in eight matches. Bumamuru took up the winning streak to 4 matches.

Rukundo A Glimmer For Sport-S Against OBB, Win Over KAVC Makes It 3 In Row For The Nsambya Based Club.

Rukundo was arguable ahead in the game for his club collecting the most points as they hosted Iganga based side OBB.

2022 FIFA WCQ: Rwanda coach names provisional squad for last two games against Mali and Kenya

Rwanda national team boss Vincent Mashami has summoned a 31-man provisional squad for their upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month.

Provisional squad:

Gatera’s Espoir FC bag all 3 points from matchday 2 at Kigali Stadium.

Espoir FC defeated Police FC 2-0 in an away match as Tresor Ndikumana and Yves Habimana scored for the Rusizi football side in a Wednesday lunchtime match at Kigali Stadium.

Uganda NVL Action Back Heading Into Week 3

The Uganda National Volleyball League NVL is up and running as clubs head into week 3 with action across 3 series for men and 2 series for women.

AS Kigali crush Kiyovu in Kigali City Derby

AS Kigali claimed a potentially vital win in a thrilling Primus National League clash against neighbours Kiyovu by handing them a 4-0 heavy defeat today, November 2 at Kigali Stadium.

REG Women BBC lift the 2020/2021 BKBNL trophy

Former Ubumwe Basketball Club, now REG Women BBC won Rwanda’s Bank of Kigali Basketball National League this Sunday after beating rival The Hoops Rwanda 50-44 in the third and deciding game to win the playoff finals 2-1.

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