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APR BBC hits triple digits for the fourth time this season in a heavy win over UR-CMHS

APR BBC hits triple digits for the fourth time this season in a heavy win over UR-CMHS
APR BBC Star, Armel Sangwe helps the Army side extend the undefeated run in BK Basketball National League | Photo Credit: FERWABA

APR Basketball Club breaks triple digits in their 141-40 victory against UR-CMHS. Every single player contributing to the scoreboard with eight players scoring in double-digits.

Following a two months-long halt, Rwanda’s BK Basketball National League resumed actions on Friday with 4 games on agenda, however, most of them had to be postponed due to heavy rain.

At Amahoro outdoor court, UR-CMHS hosted APR BBC and the Army side had no mercy for those students from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences as they handed them a heavy defeat of 141-40.

APR dominated all the quarters of the game and finish the game with more than a hundred points difference. 43-6, 28-15, 39-13, and 31-6.

Armel Sangwe scored a team-high 26 points and a game-high while Eric Munyaneza, in his first game back from a long injury, dropped a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

On the Rankings, APR BBC is now on a 7-games undefeated streak. After this match, they traveled to spend the night in Huye where they have a serious challenge in IPRC South.

In other fixtures of the day, Espoir BBC played 30 Plus BBC in a match that was worth 4 points due to a draw in the first leg. However, the rain did not bless the encounter as the game stopped with less than one minute and twenty-three seconds to end. Espoir was leading 57-44.

The game between Rusizi BBC and IPRC South had to be stopped due to heavy rain too while IPRC Musanze vs Shoot 4 stars was postponed before it started.

BKBNL continue today,

12:00 EAT, Tigers BBC vs IPRC Musanze @ Amahoro
14:00 EAT, Espoir BBC vs REG BBC @ Amahoro
14:00 EAT, UR Huye vs IPRC Kigali @ UR Huye
13:00 EAT, UR-CMHS vs Rusizi BBC @ IPRC South
15:00 EAT, IPRC South vs APR BBC @ IPRC South

Daudi Okello Crowned Tourney Top Scorer, Uganda Players With Overall Outstanding Performances.

Daudi Okello

The Volleyball Cranes No. 14 and assistant captain, Daudi Okello tops the score charts at the recently concluded Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championships.

Opposite attacker, Daudi Okello from Uganda made a huge statement after emerging as the players to have made the most points for the entire tournament. The opposite attacker accumulated 141 points from 124 attacks, 11 blocks and 6 serves.

Daudi Okello who currently plays for KAVC in Uganda has had stints for clubs in Turkey like Galatasaray HDI Sigorta, Tokat Belediye Plevne, and in Korea for Cheonan HC Skywalkers.

Daudi Okello
Sam Engwau is 3rd best blocker of the tournament

Okello was not the only player to make impressive stats, No. 3 Engwau Sam came in 3rd on the top blockers list, Okumu Smith came in as No. 1 setter of the tournament, Captain George Aporu, and Emmanuel Elanyu were among the top 10 diggers, and receivers of the ball.

Daudi Okello
Aporu George is 9th best digger and 7th best receiver of the tournament

For Uganda who was making its very first appearance at the Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championships, emerging in 5th place, and best in East African is a huge achievement and one that will be a challenge for them to maintain.

Daudi Okello
Emmanuel Elanyu is 8th best digger and 3rd best receiver of the tournament

Among the East African countries that participated in the championship, Uganda came out as number 1 followed by Rwanda, Kenya, South Sudan, and Tanzania in that order.

For full tournament details click here

The Volleyball Cranes Crumple Rwanda To Take 5th Place At The African Nations Volleyball Championship

Volleyball Cranes

Uganda’s Volleyball Cranes had another chance to face rivals Rwanda and this time walked away with a victory that got them 5th place at the Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship.

The Volleyball Cranes yesterday went down in the history books of Uganda volleyball after they beat neighbors Rwanda in a match that would determine who would take 5th place.

The crowd at Kigali Arena this time was not as big as it was in the Group A top spot decider between the two nations in the previous match where Rwanda overwhelmed Uganda.

Rwanda only managed to secure set 1 and the rest went to Uganda RWA 1-3 UGA. Uganda played this match with a lot more composure compared to the previous encounter.

According to statistics mistakes that lead to losing points, for example, poor service of the ball were reduced significantly with only 4 poor services from the entire match. The Volleyball Cranes also accumulated numerous points from attacks and blocks compares to Rwanda.

For a team making a debut at such a continental tournament, Uganda has indeed written history by achieving 5th place.

Tunisia defended the title after defeating Cameroon to record their 11th and Egypt beat Morocco to take the Bronze.

Volleyball Cranes
Tunisia is the champion of the Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championships.

Awards:

  • Best Server – Arthur Kody (Cameroon)
  • Best Blocker – Christian Voukeng Mbativou (Cameroon)
  • Best Setter – Khalid Ben Slimane (Tunisia)
  • Best Attacker – Wassim Ben Tara (Tunisia)
  • Best Receiver – Zouheir Elgraoui (Morocco)
  • Best Libero – Mohamed Reda (Egypt)
  • Most Valuable Player – Mohamed El Hachdadi (Morocco)

Final Rankings:

  1. Tunisia
  2. Cameroon
  3. Egypt
  4. Morocco
  5. Uganda
  6. Rwanda
  7. Nigeria
  8. DR Congo
  9. Kenya
  10. Mali
  11. Burundi
  12. Niger
  13. Burkina Faso
  14. South Sudan
  15. Ethiopia
  16. Tanzania (disqualified earlier)

For full tournament results click here

Kenya’s Wafalme Spikers Crack Pressured Egypt

Wafalme Spikers
Wafalme Spikers celebrate after a win against Egypt. Photo Credit: FRVB

The Wafalme Spikers from Kenya unsettle pressured Egypt at the men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship opener.

Introduction

It was clear that this was the most anticipated match of the day and what better time to have it scheduled than after 8 pm.

What an unimaginable historical night in Kigali and even better in homes around Kenya as the underdogs of Wafalme Spikers edge giants from North Africa, Egypt. Both teams came into the game hungry for the win and the result is no other better manifestation for that.

Egypt is an 8-time winner of the men’s African Nations Volleyball Championships second to Tunisia whereas Kenya has not been at a semi-final for all the last 22 editions of the tournament.

A victory for Kenya against Egypt is a clear boost in team morale and hope that they can go a long way in this historical championship.

The last pointer in the decisive set was the deal-breaker when Egypt had the service but run the ball out of play and even before the ball touched the ground, the Wafalme Spikers were already up in the air jubilating a record made in the history of Kenyan Volleyball.

The proceeding ended 3-2 of course, in favor of Kenya. (18-25, 25-22, 25-20, 18-25, 15,12). Kenya now shares 3 points with Morocco who top the table after a 3-0 win over Tanzania who sits at the bottom of Group D.

Kenya continues its rally today against Morocco for the last game of the day and will conclude their group stage games on September 10th facing neighbors to the South, Tanzania in the 2nd match of that day.

How far can the Wafalme Spikers go in this historical tournament?

Full results and table standings here

Host Rwanda Exert Dominance Over Burundi To Top Group A.

Rwanda
Photo credit: FRVB

Rwanda made no mistake to collect maximum points against neighbor Burundi after a 3 straight sets win that puts them on top of Group A after matchday 1.

In front of a big crowd yesterday, Rwanda’s men’s national team displayed dominance over Burundi. This win puts them at the summit of Group A followed by Uganda, Burkina Fuso, and Burundi.

The boys from the country of a million hills had full command for the entire game giving away no set to their opponent. Burundi at the beginning had a brief lead in the 1st set but this only lasted a couple of points.

Burundi proved to be a threat in the 2nd set where they managed to score 19 points but this could not intimidate Rwanda. The 3rd and final set was tough for Burundi as they scored less than what came from previous sets. (15-25), (19-25), (12-25)

Rwanda
President Paul Kagame waves at the crowd. Photo Credit: FRVB

The president of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame and Rwandan Minister of sports Mrs. Mumyangaju Mimosa were there to embrace the ceremony in support of their nation.

Rwanda
CAVB President at the event. Photo Credit: FRVB

In other games, Uganda played Burkina Fuso in the tournament’s opening match and the latter managed to win set 3 when the volleyball cranes headed by coach Shilla Omuriwe Buyungo lost a little composure but later regained control of the game to win 3-1. (25-15), (25-18), (26-28), (25-13).

Rwanda
Uganda celebrates victory over Burkina Fuso. Photo Credit: FRVB

In Match 2 Cameroon faced RDC, a match which ended in favor of Cameroon though, RDC managed to win one set. 3-1 (25-19), (22-25), (25-15), (25-17). Match 3 had to go into the decisive set as South Sudan and Ethiopia played a cat and mouse chase game. Ethiopia emerged victorious 2-3 (25-23), (20-25), (25-20), (21-25), (9-15).

Rwanda
Ethiopia celebrates victory over South Sudan. Photo Credit: FRVB

Match 4 between Mali and Niger was also a lengthy one with 5 sets played before a winner was decided. Mali walked away with the win despite 3 players getting injured 3-2 (21-25), (25-20), (31-33), (26-24), (15-12).

Rwanda
Mali celebrates victory over Niger. Photo Credit: FRVB

And the last match for the was between 10-time titler holder and defending champions Tunisia and Nigeria. Tunisia started their defense for the Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship with a 3 straight sets win 3-0 (25-15), (25-21), (25-18)

Rwanda
Defending champions Tunisia after victory over Nigeria. Photo Credit: FRVB

Matches resume today as follows

10:00 Pool C: Niger vs RDC
12:00 Pool B: Tunisia vs Ethiopia
14:00 Pool B: Nigeria vs South Sudan
16:00 Pool C: Mali vs Cameroon
18:00 Pool D: Morocco vs Tanzania
20:00 Pool D: Kenya vs Egypt

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Uganda To Contest Host Rwanda In Group A At The African Nations Volleyball Championship

Uganda

The host Rwanda will play neighbors Uganda, Burkina Faso, and Burundi in the Group A African Nations Volleyball Championship.

Compared to any other previous championship, this edition of the senior men’s championship has reported a record number of participating teams. 16 teams will battle it out to be crowned champions of Africa.

The 16 teams were divided into 4 groups with host Rwanda automatically falling in Group A. titleholders Tunisia, Cameroon, Egypt, RDC, and Morroco, in that order were given groups according to their positions at the previous edition of the championship.

The group stages matches will be played in a Round-Robin format with the final group ranking derived from the number of victories made by the teams. The team with the highest number of victories will lead the group.

The top 2 teams from each group at the end of the group stages will then proceed to compete in the quarter-finals.

As per the tournament format, day 1 should be 1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4 as they fall in their groups which means Rwanda would face Uganda in the opening match but as host, Rwanda can decide the team they want to verse in the first match and they already had eyes on neighbors Burundi. Leaving Uganda to Burkina Fuso.

Group D will have the clash of teams from North and East Africa with Morroco, Kenya, Egypt, and Tanzania falling in this group.

Final Groups

Group A

  1. Burkina Fuso
  2. Burundi
  3. Uganda
  4. Rwanda

Group B

  1. Nigeria
  2. South Sudan
  3. Ethiopia
  4. Tunisia

Group C

  1. Mali
  2. Cameroon
  3. RDC
  4. Niger

Group D

  1. Morocco
  2. Kenya
  3. Egypt
  4. Tanzania

Tunisia is not only the titleholder but also has won this title more than any other nation in Africa, with 10 trophies followed by Egypt with 8.

The Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship will be contested from 5th to 16th September 2021 in Kigali at the magnificent Kigali Arena.

AfroBasket: Tunisia dominate Côte d’Ivoire to remains on the Continental throne

AfroBasket: Tunisia dominate Côte d'Ivoire to remains on the Continental throne
Tunisia celebration after clinching the 2021 AfroBasket trophy | Photo Credit: FERWABA

The Tunisia National Basketball team was yesterday evening crowned 2021 AfroBasket champions after beating Côte d’Ivoire 78-75 in Kigali Arena. It is a back-to-back trophy and the 3rd time since 2011 that Tunisia has become Champions of Africa.

Following the 12-days of the unprecedented continental basketball event in Kigali Arena, September 5th, 2021 marked the end of the 30th edition of the AfroBasket with Tunisia asserting its dominance on the continent after defeating Côte d’Ivoire that had a 5-0 winning streak prior to the final. The streak included winning against favorites, Nigeria and Senegal.

H.E Paul Kagame, The President of Republic of Rwanda attended the finals | Photo credit : Kigali Today

The Tunisians successfully defended the title won in 2017, by beating Côte d’Ivoire 78-75 on final, 25-18, 22-16, 18-25, and 13-16 the scores of 4 quarters of the game.

Tunisia Star Salah Mejri was simply incredible for his team. He finished with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots in the 24 minutes spent on court.

Souleyman Diabate for Côte d’Ivoire was really good with 20 points and 2 assists, but he needed some help from his teammates in order to complete a comeback in the second half, especially with Matt Costello neutralized by Mejri and Zouzoua unable to play. Jean-Francois Kebe added 10 points.

In halftime, the FIBA Africa that was celebrating its 60th anniversary also recognized a trio for writing history at AfroBasket:

Tunisia’s Slimane Radhouane for a record of participating in 9 AfroBaskets, Kenya Morans head coach, Liz Millis as the first female coach at the AfroBasket. Then Stephane Konate, Côté d’Ivoire captain who bid farewell after playing 8 AfroBaskets.

Slimane, Liz Millis and Konate have been individually recognized by FIBA Africa

Earlier, Senegal defeated Cape Verde 86-73 to take third place, with 30 points coming from the NBA Star Gogui Dieng. Walter Tavares led Cape Verde with 18. Senegal finished 3rd again as they did in the last edition.

Senegal Power Forward, Gorgui Dieng’s fantastic play throughout the tournament did not go unnoticed, with a spot in the All-Star five. Tunisia’s Omar Obada was also rewarded for his performances in this 2021 AfroBasket as the best PG, earning a spot alongside his compatriot Makram Ben Romdhane on the team. Romdhane, best SG, was later voted as 2021 AfroBasket Most Valuable Player.

Makram Ben Romdhane is blessed to play in Kigali. After receiving the sportsmanship award in BAL final games, he has been named the 2021 AfroBasket MVP | Photo Credit : Kigali Today

Côte d’Ivoire’s Matt Costello was named in tournament-best five together with Cape Verde’s Walter Tavarez. Tavarez was awarded as the best Rebounder too.

The tournament best five; from left to the right, Walter Tavares, Ben Romdhane, Omar Abada, Matt Costello and Gorgui Dieng | Photo: FERWABA

The best three-point shooter’s award goes to Angolan Carlos Morais while Gorgui Dieng’s 120 points earned him the best scorer award.

The 2021 AfroBasket host Country, Rwanda finished 11th however they were awarded a FairPlay award.

Kigali Arena hosted more than 8000 spectators for the first time since the rise of covid 19 | Photo credit: Kigali Today

AfroBasket 2021: 8 Point Difference Shutters East Africa’s Only Chance At A Title.

AfroBasket

East Africa’s last shot at an AfroBasket title laid in the hands of the Silverbacks yesterday, unfortunately, Cape Verde had other plans.

The 2021 edition of the AfroBasket attracted 4 East African countries, namely, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan. All 4 nations managed to make it through the group stages to the playoffs qualifiers.

It was at this stage that the true potential of East Africa was put to the test. Host Rwanda was faced with the hurdle of Guinea, Uganda with Nigeria, and South Sudan with Kenya.

Rwanda and Kenya were the first East African nation to get ejected from the tournament at the playoffs qualifiers stage after losing 68-72 and 60-58 respectively which left only 2 contenders.

Uganda and South Sudan advanced to the quarter-finals where they were to battle Cape Verde and titleholders Tunisia respectively.

Yesterday, Tunisia vs South Susan was first on the schedule, and for those who watched the game, South Sudan did a tremendous job holding Tunisia till the half-time break when scores were square at 40 each.

Tunisia went ahead to win the match 80-65 thus eliminating yet another East African Nation from the tournament.

It was now down to the Silverbacks from Uganda who were in the spotlight for East Africa. Cape Verde dominated 3 quarters o the game. Uganda tried to come back in the last quarter of the match but it was clear enough that the point difference was too big for the Silverbacks to close the gap.

Cape Verde went on to win the match 79-71 thus ending East Africa’s chances at a first AfroBasket title.

The closest East Africa has gotten to the title was in September of 1993 when The Morans of Kenya, also the host, emerged 4th in the tournament.

Cape Verde, Tunisia, Cote d’Ivoire, and Senegal remain in contention and we are yet to find out who will continue to the final later today. Tunisia and Senegal are 2021 Afrobasket favorites with Senegal holding 5 titles and Tunisia 2 trophies plus being title holders.

Senegal crash Angola to reach AfroBasket semi-finals

Senegal crush Angola to reach AfroBasket semi-finals
Gorgui Dieng with the dunk over Eduardo Mingas | Photo Credit: FIBA

Senegal became the first country to qualify for the 2021 AfroBasket semifinals after a 79-74 win against Angola on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. The Senegal crucial victory was powered by a double-double from big man Gorgui Dieng of Atlanta Hawks.

Angola started the game with high intensity and left their opponent no chance to settle in as they finished the 1st quarter with a 5 points lead. Carlos Morais was unstoppable as he dropped 14 points (5/5FG, 4/4 3FG) in the 1st quarter. He scored these points in a period of 5 minutes after coming off the bench.

In the 2nd quarter, The Angolan shooting guard, Carlos Morais was held and Senegal controlled the whole quarter through the help of their NBA star Gorgui Dieng. Despite losing Maurice Ndour due to an injury, the Senegal Lions finished the 1st half on a high note. 44-33.

The 11-time titleholders, Angola didn’t want to let it go as they tried to cut the deficit in the 3rd quarter and scored 22 points while Senegal made 17 points. At the moment the difference was at 6 points in favor of the West Africans.

The score was too tight in the last quarter of the game until the last minute when the scores were square 74 each. A controversial decision was made after an official video review to hand Senegal possession that resulted in a basket that shaped the results of the game. The final score was 79-74 and Terranga Lions become the first Country to secure a semi-final ticket.

Senegalese guard Brancou Badio led his team, scoring 14 points while power forward, Gorgui Dieng posted a double-double with 13 points and 15 rebounds to help Senegal seal the victory over Angola in Kigali Arena.

Angolan Sharp-shooter Carlos Morais poured in 28 points however, it was not quite enough for the 2013 AfroBasket MVP to help his team advance to the semi-final. Though he shot just 11-for-18 from the field in his last 2021 AfroBasket game.

The win for Senegal raises the prospect for them to add this African Championship title to the fifth won in 1999 at their home soil, Dakar.

They will first have to get past Côte d’Ivoire in the semi-final, Côte d’Ivoire edged Guinea 98-50 in Wednesday’s other quarter-final.

CAVB Confirms The Men’s Teams to Participate In the 2021 African Nations Volleyball Championship

CAVB

Africa volleyball governing body CAVB has confirmed the final list of men’s teams that will take part in the African Nations Volleyball Championship to be held in Kigali, Rwanda.

The African Nations Volleyball Championship is the official competition for the senior men’s national volleyball teams of Africa that is organized by the African Volleyball Confederation, CAVB.

The Inaugural tournament was held in 1967 in Tunis, Tunisia where the host emerged champions. Tunisia is the nation that has won the tournament the most with 10 trophies. Egypt has the highest back-to-back titles where they won it 6 times between 2005 and 2015.

The 22nd edition of the tournament was played in Tunis, Tunisia from 21st to 28th July 2019. Rwanda after winning hosting rights was designated by CAVB will host the 23rd edition of the Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship from 5th to 16th September 2021 in Kigali.

Tunisia is the current titleholder after they defeated Cameroon 3-2 with Algeria holding 3rd after overcoming Egypt 3-1 in the 22nd edition.

This 23rd edition of the African Nations Volleyball Championship will see an increase in the number of senior men’s national volleyball participating teams from 10 to 17.

Team List

  1. Tunisia
  2. Tanzania
  3. Niger
  4. Burkina Faso
  5. Burundi
  6. Cameroon
  7. DR Congo
  8. Egypt
  9. Ethiopia
  10. Guinea
  11. Kenya
  12. Mali
  13. Morocco
  14. Nigeria
  15. Rwanda
  16. South Sudan
  17. Uganda

The host Rwanda will play a friendly match against Cameroon today at 18:30 local time in Petit Stade behind closed doors.

The list for the women’s teams is expected to be announced Friday, September 3rd, 2021.

The tournament also serves as the qualification for the Volleyball World Championship to be held in Russia.