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REG Women BBC lift the 2020/2021 BKBNL trophy

By
Evode Munyeshuri
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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.

 

REG BBC sweep Patriots while Sifa hits a buzzer-beater to force game 3 in the women’s category

By
Evode Munyeshuri
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REG BBC sweep Patriots while Sifa hits a buzzer-beater to force game 3 in the women's category
The 2020/2021 BKBNL Champions, Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club | Photo Credit: Innocent Shema/REG

History has been written as REG BBC swept the Patriots to clinch the 2020/2021 Bank of Kigali Basketball National League trophy while Joyeuse Ineza Sifa hit a buzzer-beater against REG Women BBC to force game 3 in the women’s category.

REG BBC who last won the Rwanda Basketball League title in 2016 under the guidance of John Bahufite, put down yet another stellar performance last night to claim their second league title and an automatic ticket to the 2022 Basketball Africa League

Following their 66-63 win in game one, REG BBC beat Patriots 64-49 in the second game of the best of 3 series to end the Patriots’ reign in Rwandan Basketball domination.

Shyaka followed up his sublime Game one 30 points with 22 points and 8 rebounds in Game 2 despite the full attention of the Patriots’ immense defence of Bush Wamukota and Bienvenu Niyonsaba.

REG BBC will be the Rwanda flag bearer in the BAL second edition and they won’t go through the qualifiers since Rwanda will host the semi-finals and finals.

Following the men’s final game, the Rwanda Basketball Federation together with its Partner, Bank of Kigali announced that the recipients of the league’s end-of-season awards, the winners will be the BK’s brand ambassadors next year.

REG BBC’s Olivier Shyaka was named 2020/2021 BKBNL Most Valuable Player while Romain Murenzi Kizito received the most improved player award. the latter plays for UGB.

Other Individual awards given:

League Top Scorer: Brian Mbanze (RP-IPRC Huye)
Best Defender: Kamndoh Betoudje Frank ( Shoot for the stars)
Best 3 Point Shooter : Dieudonne Ndizeye Ndayisaba

The Team of the Year:

Best Point Guard: Adonis Filer ( REG)
Best Shooting Guard: Belleck Bell (REG)
Best Forward: Dieudonne Ndizeye Ndayisaba (Patriots)
Best Power Forward: Olivier Shyaka (REG)
Best Center: Bush Wamukota (Patriots)
Coach of the year: Henry Mwinuka (REG)
Referee of the year: Jean Sauveur Ruhumuriza

2020/2021 BKBNL Coach of the year, Henry Mwinuka, finished both regular season and playoffs unbeaten. This is his fourth league title in Rwanda Basketball League | Photo: FERWABA

In the women’s category, Joyeuse Sifa Ineza knocked down a bucket with defenders all over her to tie the series at 1-1 and force a game 3 for The Hoops-REG.

The game was tight 44-44 in the last 10 seconds of the game when Hoops’ head coach Patrick Habiyambere requested his last time out. His tactics worked out and young Sifa Ineza hit a buzzer-beater to end the game 46-44 and guarantee the fans a deciding game this Sunday.

In this game, Sifa and Ebengo helped close out the win with a combined 29 points.

The BKBNL Women’s final game is scheduled today, October 31 at 6 pm in Kigali Arena.

Olivier Shyaka goes off with 30 points to help REG BBC beat their rival Patriots

By
Evode Munyeshuri
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Olivier Shyaka goes off with 30 points to help REG BBC beat their rival Patriots
Olivier Shyaka scored a game-high 30 PTS as REG beat the Patriots 66-63 | Photo Credit: Innocent Shema/REG

Olivier Shyaka seals REG BBC first BKBNL Playoff Final game with heroic 30 point performance against the defending champions, Patriots.

REG BBC led by former Patriots head coach, Henry Mwinuka, recorded the first win of Bank of Kigali Basketball National League Playoff final games after defeating their arch-rivals Patriots 66-63.

In this game, REG Forward, Olivier Shyaka had a great night scoring 30 points, with 61% FG. He shot 8 for 13 from the field and made an unbelievable 10 of 13 free throws. a spectacular performance from Rwanda National team captain to raise the confidence for the electricians to lift their second basketball title since 2016.

However, it’s not how it starts, it’s how it ends. In the 2016-2017 season, the Patriots bounced back from losing game 1 to win the next three games and claim the playoff title and this was against REG BBC.

In the 2018-2019 season, REG BBC started well in the best of seven series by winning three games to one against the Patriots, however, the Patriots cut the deficit and forced a seventh game after falling behind 3–1 in the series. Patriots beat them in game 7.

Will history repeat itself? Let us wait to see if the Patriots can force a game 3.

BKBNL Playoff Final game 2 is scheduled this Saturday at 7 pm in Kigali Arena and if necessary, game 3 on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the same venue.

OBB VS KAVC To Serveoff National Volleyball League Activities

By
Kenneth Lwanga
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national volleyball League

Iganga based OBB to play Kampala Amateur Volleyball Club (KAVC) in the opening match of the National Volleyball League 2021/2021 season

The opening match of the season is usually against the defending champions of both the previous National Volleyball League and National Cub Championship.

This year in clear to see that the opening matches selected will put on a good show for the fans. In the men’s, OBB will face off KAVC.

Both teams are a force to reckon with as we have seen KAVC over the years winning numerous trophies while OBB, a promoted team from Serie B has proven to be a headache for most popular teams like Nemo, Sport-S and the like.

As for the ladies, it’s yet another university derby between the Elites from Ndejje University and top gun bankrolled KCB-Nkumba.

Ndejje and Nkumba played the final match from last season displaying some of the best volleyball you can experience in the country.

KCB-Nkumba emerged as the victors thus hold the National Volleyball League title for women. Ndejje on the other hand has a couple of trophies this year including, the Ndejje Open and the recently concluded National Club Championship.

The Uganda Volleyball Federation has not yet announced the venues that will be used for the upcoming season but for the League Launch, Old Kampala Arena is the suitable choice. Who knows we might see more big games happen at this venue.

Venues for volley games over the years included UCU Sports Grounds, Nkumba University Sports Grounds, Nsambya Sports Grounds, Ndejje University Sports Grounds, and many more.

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 will see the Old Kampala Arena host NDEJJE VS KCB-NKUMBA at 12:00 pm and thereafter OBB VS KAVC at 03:00 pm.

The Uganda Volleyball federation has not yet the fixtures for the league but with the launch, we should expect to know when other games will soon start.

Follow the National Volleyball League stats here Men Serie A, Men Serie B, Men Serie C, Women Serie A, and Women Serie B.

5th year in a row, Patriots meet rivals REG BBC in the playoffs final

By
Evode Munyeshuri
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For the 5th year in a row, Patriots will face off rivals REG BBC on BK National League playoffs final
Patriots' Hagumintwali helped his team to reach BKBNL Playoff Finals | Photo Credit: FERWABA

Patriots and REG BBC swept their opponents to secure spots in the BKBNL Playoffs finals and this will be the fifth in a row since 2016 that the two clubs meet each other in the final.

Patriots advanced to the Bank of Kigali Basketball National League finals by downing APR BBC 69-56 on the road on Sunday evening. Patriots swept the two-way series as they had registered a 71-56 win in the first game on Saturday.

In today’s win of 69-56 (19-19, 14-11, 15-09 and 21-17), Dieudonné Ndizeye paced the winners with 18 points. Both Steven Hagumintwali and Guibert Nijimbere contributed 17 while Aubin Junior Kasongo had 17 for APR BBC.

In this match, the Patriots’ power forward, Bienvenu Niyonsaba was ejected with 7 minutes to end the third quarter. The former APR Captain was issued a technical foul followed by an unsportsmanlike foul handed in the first quarter.

Surprisingly, Kenneth Gasana did not score any basket in 35 minutes spent on court. | Photo Credit: FERWABA

On the other side, REG BBC swept IPRC Kigali in an easy way. 70-42 on Saturday and 63-49 on Sunday. REG had no services from Quinton Meddrick.

The defending champions will rub shoulders with their arch-rivals, REG BBC in 3 games to determine the best of three game series. This will be the fifth year in a row for these Basketball rivals to face off in the BK National League playoffs final to decide Rwanda’s Champions. The finals are set to tip off on Friday, October 29.

Patriots have handled REG well over the years they met at the finals.

In 2016-17: Patriots beat REG 3 games to one
2017-18: Patriots 3-2 REG
2018-19: Patriots 4-3 REG
2019-20: Patriots 1-O REG

Arua Hill SC Pock Express Where It Hurts The Most

By
Kenneth Lwanga
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Arua Hill SC
Arua Hill SC celebrate second goal | Courtesy Photo

New top-flight league entrants, Arua Hill SC make a massive statement at Wankulukuku after an astounding win over league title holders Express FC.

Two impressively converted counter-attacks from a hungry Arua side were enough to determine Arua Hill SC return home with a first league win against UPL and CECAFA champions, Express FC.

On paper, Wasswa Bbosa’s Wankulukuku side came into the game as the stronger team and indeed even the in-game statistics will tell you that his squad created more opportunities that would have seen a full-time score in his favour.

Arua Hill SC kept the ball in Express’ half 20 minutes into the game but for the remaining part of the game, the home side put pressure on their visitor.

Livingstone Mbabazi’s broke the deadlock at the hour mark with a swift conversion from Robert Eseru and later in the 86th minute from Alfred Leku who needed no introduction from Express FC fans.

In other games, The Ankole Lions sit at the summit of the table after a 3-1 win over Bright Stars and Onduparaka draw against UPDF 1-1 at home.

Full Results here

Finally, Etoile de l’est is back in Rwanda’s top-flight league

By
Evode Munyeshuri
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Finally, Etoile de l’est is back in Rwanda’s top-flight league
Etoile de l'Est will play in top flight league for the first time since 1998 | Courtesy Photo

Etoile de l’est has been promoted to Rwanda Premier League after 23 years of exile from the top flight. They beat Amagaju on penalties to reach this long awaited achievement.

Etoile de l’est’s win on penalties over Amagaju FC ended a run of knocking the doors of top tier league including last season’s against Gorilla FC.

It was the most anticipated game of Rwanda Division 2 between two historic clubs in Rwandan Football since both sides shared the spoils as they drew 1-1 at Huye Stadium in first leg.

Today, October 12th, at Ngoma stadium, history has been made and the Eastern Province’s pride got a promotion to Premier League after victory on penalties against Nyamagabe based club.

It was level at the break before Pierre Bugingo finally broke the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half. However, Etoile de l’est’s joy didn’t last long as Amagaju FC, through Bashir Kabagema cancelled the lead 5 minutes later. After it ended 1-1 in regular time, Amagaju FC was edged out 6-5 in the shootout.

Elsewhere in another semi-final game, Gicumbi FC is back in the Premier League after a one-year absence. Gicumbi was promoted following a 2-1 triumph over Heroes FC in the 2nd leg.

Shadad Nsengayire and goal poacher, Bertin Dusenge scored for Gicumbi while Constantin Cyubahiro netted for the visitors.

The final whistle sparked jubilation for the Gicumbi people who are now part of the elite next season after being relegated last season for what they considered as injustice.

Gicumbi FC will lock horns with Etoile de l’est in the Second Division League Final on Friday, December 15, 2021.

Ndejje University To Represent Uganda At The Women’s African Volleyball Club Championships

By
Kenneth Lwanga
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Ndejje University

The Luwero based club Ndejje University were on Sunday crowned champions of the National Club Championship after defeating Kampala based KCCA.

In the event that was scheduled for 9th and 10th in the beautiful hill packed Kabale district, Ndejje University emerged superior among all 14 women’s teams that participated in the National Club Championships.

Ndejje University after going past group stages was faced with a tough opponent, COBAP in the quarter-final who they overcame 3-0 to later face Serie B Women’s side Trust OBB.

Trust OBB did a very job to eliminate league title holders KCB-Nkumba 3-1 to face Ndejje in the semi-finals but this was a hard pill for them to swallow. Ndejje University won the match 3-0.

On the other hand, KCCA defeated Nemo 3-0 to play Sport-S in the semi-finals in which the match ended 3-0. Both finalists, Ndejje and KCCA reached the finals after defeating their opponent in 3 straight sets but only Ndejje University could continue with this winning streak. Final score 3-0

The winner of the National Club Championship both in the men and women represents the country in the African Club Championship.

The men’s final was not played because of time and will be played at a later date that will be communicated by the federation.

The National Volleyball League is scheduled to launch on 23rd October 2021.

 

Saidi Amisi led IPRC Kigali to a pivotal win to end the Patriots’ unbeaten league record

By
Evode Munyeshuri
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Saidi Amisi

IPRC Kigali snapped the Patriots’ 22-game league win streak on Saturday with a 76-69 win at Kigali Arena. Saidi Amisi “Carmelo” was the standout for IPRC Kigali, scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Patriots lost in BK National League for the first time since Feb. 14, 2020.

This Clash in the BKBNL Group A leaders saw the return of the big man, Saidi Amisi for the Kicukiro based club. Amisi who joined Uganda’s Power BC before the start of this season was back in IPRC Kigali following as Uganda National Basketball League could not be resumed due to the effects of covid 19.

Saidi Amisi had a nice game as he hit an incredible number from the mid-range shot and he also defended surprisingly well the times he was on Bush Wamukota.

In the game, IPRC Kigali led the first quarter by one, 15-14 but The Patriots reacted fast and took the lead before the break, 31-32. They extend the gap to finish the third quarter with an 8 points lead, 48-56.

In the last quarter, Bahufite’s team snuffed the deficit and took control of the game to claim the first win against the Patriots since January 17, 2020. The thriller ended 76-69.

Congolese center Saidi Amisi made a double-double in this victory, 25 points, and 13 rebounds. IPRC Kigali improves to a 10-1 win/loss record in the 2021 BK Basketball National League.

The Patriots were on 22 games win streak in the league as they last suffered a defeat on February 14, 2020 against REG BBC, 64-77.

In other game, REG BBC edged a 64-61 narrow win over APR BBC with hefty contributions from Beleck Bell (13 points), Dogget Quinton Meddrick, with 12 points, and Pascal Niyonkuru, who had 11 from the bench.

Manga Pitchu led the scoring for APR with 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Micheal Bwanga added 12 points.

REG BBC comfortably occupy the first spot in BKBNL Group B rankings after collecting the 4 points of yesterday’s game against APR. As a reminder, these teams drew in the first-leg match and the rule says that the winner of the second leg, pockets 4 points off two games and a looser takes 2.

REG Women BBC stun The Hoops a few hours after the rebrand

By
Evode Munyeshuri
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REG Women BBC stun The Hoops a few hours after the rebrand
Action between REG Women BBC (Red) and The Hoops Rwanda . Photo by Innocent Shema/REG

Following a three-year deal between Ubumwe Sports Initiative and Rwanda Energy Group for the latter to take management of the club, Ubumwe BBC, now REG Women BBC beat the defending champions, The Hoops Rwanda 54-40 for the first time in the league in the last 2 seasons.

Founded in 2011, Ubumwe BBC had maintained its name for 10 years until yesterday, Friday, September 24, 2021, when the Club owners, with the representatives of Rwanda Energy Group, unveiled a 3-year partnership deal to rebrand the Basketball Club as REG Women BBC with immediate effect.

Friday’s press conference to announce the new partnership deal between Ubumwe Sports Initiative and Rwanda Energy Group | Photo Credit : REG

New REG Women BBC did not disappoint in their first match after the new deal by dominating rival, The Hoops Rwanda in all quarters of the game. This all happened in front of the new club management and board members who were present at Amahoro to support the news cause.

In a short conversation with REG W BBC head Coach after this crucial victory, Esperance Mukaneza said that the new sponsorship deal has boosted the team’s financial status.

“As you can see, we brought back Rose Akon, we brought in another player, Mireille Nyota, who plays like a center, a post we had been suffering for a long time. These quality additions require resources in terms of money” said Mukaneza

She added that “The financial stability in the club have raised our moral as you have seen that we beat the title holders in style.”

The new brand, REG Women BBC played today’s game with notable absences include the injured Ange Nelly and Georgia Odhiambo who is out for national duty with Kenya Lionesses in Women’s AfroBasket. However, the info says that this Basketball Club has reached an agreement with National Women Basketball Captain, Tierra Henderson to help them in the playoffs.

Tierra will be added to Mireille Muganza Nyota and Rose Akon Paul to uplift the overall team performance and realize their dreams of clinching the league title for the first time since 2014.

Mireille Nyota Muganza, New REG W BBC Center scored 24 points, grabbed 25 rebounds and provided 6 assists on her debut | Photo: REG

The BK National Women’s League actions continue this Saturday, September 25, in Kigali Arena. REG W BBC face off the former champions, APR W BBC.

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