The U-16 national basketball team has departed for the FIBA U16 Africa Zone 5 Championship, set to take place in Kibaha, Tanzania, from June 12 to 14.
The tournament, featuring both boys’ and girls’ categories, will comprise four countries: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and hosts Tanzania.
The teams will compete for a ticket to the finals of the 2025 FIBA U16 Africa Basketball Championship, scheduled to take place in Rwanda from September 2 to 14.
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Despite participating in Zone 5 qualifiers, the Rwandan national team has already secured a spot in the finals as the host country. This will mark the first time the African U-16 Championship will be held in Kigali.
Full Squad
Girls:
Atete Raissa Ndaruhutse, Alpha Rebecca Ishimwe, Johana Arhoria Ndzara, Chanceline Muhorakeye, Soumaya Nzitabakuze, Kessy Ineza Mushumba, Fany Ihogoza Agahozo, Husina Akaliza, Greater Gradis Agasaro, Tidjara Mutoniwase, Christa Gwiza Kagina, Tessy Clara Akamikazi
Coaching staff: Joselyne Munyaneza (head coach), Moussa Harelimana ( assistant coach)
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Boys:
Ian Murenzi Mucyo, Armael Sibomana Ngabo, Neto Ngabo, Ganza Kelvin Hirwa, Jonathan Shami, Yvan Prince Mugisha, Elouan Kayihura, Gedeon Irakiza, Divin Mugisha, Divin Cyusa, Alvin Joshua Muhirwa, Enzo Kabenga Manzi
Coaching staff: Beinvenue Ngandu (head coach) , Emmanuel Habumugisha ( assistant coach)