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Guy Bukasa resigns as Rayon Sports head coach a day after a derby loss

Guy Bukasa
Guy Bukasa | Photo Credit: Rwanda Magazine

Rayon Sports head coach Guy Bukasa has bid farewell to the club’s players and staff after a 1-0 defeat to APR FC in the Rwanda Primus League.

APR FC’s only goal against Rayon Sports in the Rwandan Derby was enough to separate the two arch-rivals with Anicet Ishimwe coming off the bench in the 87th minute to make a difference.

Ishimwe scored off a good ball from Lague Byiringiro a minute after his introduction. Byiringiro had also replaced Keddy Nsanzimfura after the break.

Derby games always leave behind victims. Guy Bukasa, who has been guiding Rayon Sports since July 2020, decided to step down after a poor run of performances.

Rayon Sports under Bukasa this season, in 11 games played, have recorded 3 wins, 5 draws, and 3 defeats.

Bukasa resigned two games before the end of the season. Guy Bakira, who was his assistant, has also decided to follow the decision of his boss. The team will communicate who will take over in the last two games to conclude the 2021 Primus League season.

Aganze scores 23 in UGB’s win over the Tigers, IPRC Kigali beats Shoot For The Stars

Aganze scores 23 in UGB’s win over the Tigers, IPRC Kigali beats Shoot For The Stars
UGB Captain, Espoir Aganze Bazihima | Photo credit: UGB

Espoir Aganze Bazihima was instrumental in United Generation Basketball, UGB’s 76-64 win over Tigers BBC, on Sunday afternoon at Amahoro indoor court, Petit Stade.

Aganze, UGB team captain finished the game with 23 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 blocks. His contribution both offensively and defensively earned him the player of the game in a needed victory following a defeat against the Patriots last Friday.

The first quarter ended with a tight score, Tigers trailed UGB by one point, 15-16. At the break, UGB led with 5 points, 35-30.

UGB kept the momentum in the 3rd and 4th quarters too, 22-20 and 19-14 to end the game on a good note. 76-64

UGB head coach, Yves Murenzi (in the middle) guiding the club to a good start of 3 wins in 4 games.

In this game, Tresor Muteba scored a game-high 26 points for the Tigers. An exciting game for Muteba who also recorded a double-double as he grabbed 18 rebounds but this was not enough to hand his team a second win of the season.

Earlier, RP-IPRC Kigali played its third game against Shoot For The Stars and again grabbed a three digits win, this time with 102-74 on the scoreboard.

Bello Nkanira and Bruno Nyamwasa were leading the team to victory with crucial three-point shoots. In general, Nyamwasa posted 22 points while Nkanira added 17 points and 11 assists.

IPRC Kigali had previously beaten UR BBC 110-42 in their second game of this BKBNL season.

BKBNL: Beleck Bell helped REG edge Espoir

Beleck Bell
REG's Beleck Bell | Courtesy Photo

Forward Beleck Bell led REG with 24 points, including 18 in the first 2 quarters of the game. REG BBC beat Espoir BBC 89-60.

Friday, June 11th, Rwanda’s Basketball league continued with REG BBC hosting Espoir BBC at IPRC Kigali court. REG started high and finish the first quarter with a two digits lead, 30-14

REG further extended their lead in the second quarter and put in 24 baskets to 17 of Espoir. The Nyamirambo based club, Espoir tried to come back in the third quarter but Beleck Bell and REG were too much to handle. It ended 18-15 in favor of Espoir.

In the last quarter, REG’s head coach, Henry Mwinuka made much better use of his roster with Christian Gatambira, and Theoneste Gatsinzi making back-to-back 3 pointers to finish off the game with a final score of 89-60.

Beleck Bell dropped 24 points while the new point guard, Adonis Filet scored 13 on his debut.

Espoir’s Alex Musabwa played his first game too. The new center from IPRC Huye scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Heritier Irumva added 19 points for Espoir.

At Petit Stade, UGB recorded their first loss of the season as they were beaten by the powerhouse, Patriots 67-58. Frank Dushimimana, Espoir Aganze, and Elias Ngoga were good as they scored in double digits but they didn’t get enough help from their teammates. The trio combined scored 43 points.

Kenyan Bush Wamukota scored a game-high 22 points. Ndizeye Dieudonne contributed 16 points for Patriots too

The BKBNL actions continue this weekend. For more details, follow this link

Primus National League resume after the International break

Rwanda’s Primus National League resumes today after a fortnight from the International break as Police FC take on Rayon Sports at Bugesera Stadium at 3:30 pm local time in a shock of playoffs match-day 3

It’s a huge clash in the race for a top spot of the Primus National League in a group of eight teams that are battling for the league title. Both Police FC and Rayon Sports have 3 points in 2 games and share the same goal difference. Rayon will miss the services of goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera and forwards Manasse Mutatu, and Drissa Dagnog

The cops will be without left-back Eric Rutanga for the accumulation of many yellow cards. However, Police welcome back their left-back, Jean Marie Muvandimwe who has been sidelined for almost a year.

Bugesera FC hosts the defending champions APR FC in today’s early kickoff. Bugesera will be relying on on-form Alain Kwitonda who was a part of the Rwanda National team that beat the Central Africa Republic in International friendly games.

Elsewhere, AS Kigali who got off to a flying start of the Primus National League and currently occupies first place, take on Rutsiro in an away game at Umuganda Stadium. Rutsiro FC are just 3 points below AS Kigali

In the group of teams that are playing to avoid relegation, Jean de Dieu Mateso will be leading Mukura Victory Sports for the first time this season following the suspension of the head coach Rodolpho Zapata.

Mukura lock horns with Etincelles in a must-win game to keep the hopes of staying in the top flight league next season

Today’s Primus National League fixtures

Bugesera FC v APR FC, 12:00 pm
Mukura VS v Etincelles, 3.00 pm
Espoir FC v Marines FC, 3.00 pm
Rutsiro FC v AS Kigali, 3.00 pm
Sunrise v Gasogi United, 3.00 pm
AS Muhanga v Gorilla FC, 3.00 pm
SC Kiyovu v Musanze FC, 3.30 pm
Police FC v Rayon Sports, 3.30 pm

BKBNL-Women: The Hoops hold off APR to register the first win of the season

The Hoops
BKBNL defending champions, The Hoops Rwanda

BKBNL defending Champions, The Hoops Rwanda outperformed their rivals, APR WBBC in a league opener as IPRC Huye make an emphatic statement with a win against Ubumwe.

Despite acquiring The Hoops’ guard, Laurence Imanizabayo before the start of this season, APR failed to overcome The Hoops as they were overwhelmed in Saturday’s encounter at Petit Stade. The game scores were 24-13, 12-19, 24-14, and 13-13 to make it 73-59.

Rosine Micomyiza scored a game-high 28 points including hitting 4 threes. Faustine Mwizerwa scored 18 while Feza Ebengo added 10, grabbed 18 rebounds, and provided 6 assists for her team. APR’s Laurence Imanizabayo and Charlotte Umugwaneza scored 19 and 14 points respectively.

In another game, IPRC South dominated Ubumwe in every aspect of the game to beat them 89-49

The Southerners just played with a more complete team game and outdid Ubumwe BBC in every quarter. They played a clean game that made a statement to their opponents in the league. The Jean Claude Muhirwa coached side won all quarters of the game, 25-9, 20-8, 22-14, and 22-18 to finish with an 89-49 win.

Apart from Cecile’s 18 points contribution, IPRC Huye got 16 points from Odile Tetero, 16 from Nicole Urwibutso, as well as 11 apiece from Sandrine Mushikiwabo and team captain Isatha Carletta.

For Ubumwe, new signing Sandra Kantore scored 16 points and she was the only Ubumwe player to score in double digits.

Elsewhere, UR Huye gets a narrow win, 57-55 over Groupe Scolaire Marie Reine.

For more BKBNL Women games details, follow this link

APR BBC get off to a flying start in their BKBNL season opening game.

APR BBC get off to a flying start in their BKBNL season opening game.
APR BBC last season | Photo Credit: Fils Museminali

APR BBC kick-started the new BKBNL season with a home victory over visitors 30 Plus BBC on Friday night in a thrashing 112-55 win at Petit Stade.

The game was tight in the first quarter as it ended 17-15 in favor of the Army side, APR BBC.

In the second quarter, Coach Cliff Owuor’s side got off to a commanding, heavy, and double-digit lead which the opponent found difficult to recover from, 33-7, and at the break, the visitor, 30 Plus BBC was trailing APR 22-50.

In the third and fourth quarter, APR BBC was in full control as they increased their lead over 30 Plus where scored 26-16 and 36-17 respectively. A heavy defeat for 30 Plus as the final score was 112-55.

Emmanuel Iyakaremye “Nzuru“ led the way for his home team scoring 25 points in 35 minutes of play and shooting 55% in general. Nzuru had an amazing performance with 11 rebounds and 14 assists too. His Teammates Armel Sangwa, Fiston Irutingabo, Olivier Kamilindi, Thierry Nkundwa, and Jean Marie Rukerimbere, all contributed double-digit scores.

For the visitors, The team captain, Yvan Axel Rwema scored 12 points, whilst teammate Remy Ndahayo, came off the bench and had an impressive individual performance by knocking down 12 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and providing 1 assist in the 15 minutes played.

The former champions, APR BBC had no services from their big man, Marius Ntwali, and new recruits in Mike Buzangu, Ally Kazingufu, and Junior Kasongo who were all in the stands following and supporting their teammates.

BKBNL actions continue today Saturday, June 5th, APR BBC plays Espoir BBC at 4 pm local time at Petit Stade

For more BKBNL games details, follow this link

National Basketball League Put On Hold Due To Rise In COVID-19 Cases

National Basketball League

The National Basketball League NBL went static yesterday after the directions from the National Council of Sports to suspend the league until further notice.

The decision comes following a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country, Kampala in particular.  The National Basketball League had only two fixtures left before the end of the regular season with matches scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

The decision from the National Council of Sports not only applies to the top flight basketball league but also affects the lower divisions. The lower leagues had been stopped due to internal issues but later given a green light only to hit another wall.

The basketball governing body FUBA is yet to comment on the new development but this comes as a setback but for the most part, regulations to combat the spread of the virus were being followed for example regular testing of players, restrictions on fans, and playing outdoor that is at UCU and KIU courts.

Not all is bad in the region as for neighbours Rwanda, the basketball league tip-off today with six fixtures.

Basketball action is back as the 2021 BKBNL tip-off today

BKBNL
Only a few days after the inaugural BAL championship, the 2021 season of the Bank of Kigali Basketball National League BKBNL tips off today June 4, 2021.

This season starts late as the calendar has been shifted regarding measures to prevent the coronavirus pandemic. This edition will be played in a group format to speed it up thus the national team will have enough time to prepare for the AfroBasket games scheduled for August 2021 here in Kigali.

In the opening games of the first day of the BKBNL, The title holder, Patriots face off Shoot for The Stars. Patriots had just finished participating in the concluded BAL games five days ago finishing in 4th place.

REG BBC, the winner of the BKBNL Pre-season tournament will start the campaign against Rusizi BBC.

In the women’s category, only one game is scheduled for today, in the southern province, where UR Huye hosts their neighbors, RP-IPRC Huye. The Hoops Rwanda, titleholders in the women’s category of the BKBNL will be up against their rivals APR WBBC this Saturday.

For more details about this league click here for Men’s League. Click here for Women’s League.

The Fixtures for today.

In Women’s Category.

  • 17:00 CAT, UR vs RP-IPRC Huye @ UR Campus, HUYE

Men’s Category.

  • 17:00 CAT, Patriots vs Shoot @ Petit Stade
  • 17:00 CAT, REG vs Rusizi BBC @ Amahoro Court
  • 19:00 CAT, APR vs 30 Plus @ Petit Stade
  • 19:00 CAT, UGB vs IPRC-Musanze @ Amahoro Court
  • 19:00 CAT, IPRC-Huye vs Espoir @IPRC Kigali

NOTE: Due to covid-19 restrictions, fans will not be allowed to attend the games.

Two Controversial Vipers SC Goals Decide Stanbic Uganda Cup Semi-Finalist.

Vipers SC

Bobosi Byaruhanga and Milton Karisa score the goals that sealed Vipers SC’s place in the semi-finals but left SC Villa technical staff and fans fuming for controversies in the goals.

Bobosi struck from a free-kick that caught Ndahiro off guard after failing to deal with it and crossed the goal line as Milton Marisa goal hit the crossbar and hit inside past the goal line and dropped back into play as SC Villa fans protested for close to ten mins for no goal but Centre Referee and Assistant Referee had already awarded the goal.

No yellow cards were shown for the nasty incidents from SC Villa players and technical staff for all the time they were protesting for the goals.

Instead, Congolese Hitman Ceasor Manzoki picked up a yellow card in the 88th minute for a dangerous foul on SC Villa midfield Joseph Nsubuga.

After close to 10 minutes of protest after Milton Karisa goal Assistant referee added only 4 minutes for stoppage time. The two debatable questionable goals decided the encounter on who joins Bul FC on the Semi-Finals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.

Vipers SC was beating SC Villa for a 3rd time this season after claiming a double in the league. SC Villa had to play 30 minutes with ten men after Ronald Sekiganda picked up a second yellow card and saw marching orders in the 62nd minute for a dangerous foul on Bobosi who had conquered Midfield at the Bombo Barracks Military Grounds.

SC Villa 0 2 Vipers SC.
Vipers SC advance on 3 1 aggregate advantage.

Big Talent FC Loses Their 1st Game Against Struggling Aidenal SOSA FC.

Big Talent FC

Eddie Kenzo’s side Big Talent FC was yet to record a loss until toiling Aidenal SOSA FC forced a 3-6 win.

Goal Machine Kampala Junior team FC’s Billy Nkata continued his scoring form and put 3 past Mengo FC but couldn’t help his team overcome resilient Mengo FC who top Albert Nile group with 13 points as Kampala Junior team FC continue to lag at the bottom of the table with only 1 point.

Synergy FC continued their dominance as they dispatched Park FC in a 4-2 encounter. They top Victoria Nile Group with 23 points having not lost any single game in 5 with one game to play to confirm their unbeaten run in group stages.

Big Talent FC against Aidenal SOSA FC produced 9 goals as Eddie Kenzo’s side was on the receiving side and lost 6-3, Aidenal SOSA FC is two points behind Big Talent FC and believes they can upset any of them in the last game in the group stages of the FSL in case they don’t win their remaining fixture.

Nkata Billy is the leading top performer with ten goals after picking a hat trick against Mengo FC.

Matchday 5 RESULTS:
Synergy FC 4-2 Park FC.
Kabowa FC 0-3 Kisenyi FC.
Kampala Junior Team FC 3-4 Mengo FC.
Big Talent FC 3-6 Aidenal SOSA FC.