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Damas Sikubwabo

Damas Sikubwabo

The Basketball for Girls in Schools Programme (2026–2030) has officially entered its implementation phase following a successful three-day coaching clinic held in Kigali.

Coaches undergo clinics as girls hoops program in schools takes shape

Thursday, January 22, 2026

APR will face Tigers in the Super Cup on February 6. The pair shared domestic trophies in 2025 where APR lifted the league title while Tigers won Rwanda Cup. Photo courtesy

Basketball: Rwanda Super Cup set for February 6

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Ugandan Basketball Federation (FUBA) on Tuesday confirmed Bosnian Goran Lojo as the country’s new head coach. Courtesy

Basketball: Uganda appoint Goran Lojo as head coach

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

APR will face newcomers Inspired Generation Basketball Club on February 13 at Petit Stade. Courtesy

Hoops: APR to begin title defense against Inspired Generation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Egypt and Senegal will host Window 2 of the 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers from February 26 to March 1. Courtesy

Egypt, Senegal to host Window 2 of 2027 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Sunday, January 18, 2026

U-16 national team basketball girls. FERWABA has initiated “Basketball for Girls in Schools Programme (2026-2030)”, a national initiative aimed at expanding girls’ participation in Basketball

New girls' basketball programme to benefit 30 schools

Friday, January 16, 2026

Rwandan-American basketball talent Nate Ament and Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire at Amahoro Stadium. Courtesy

Rwandan-American prodigy Ament progresses ahead of NBA draft

Friday, January 16, 2026

Star shooting-guard Armel Sangwe during the game.

Basketball: Armel Sangwe returns to Rwanda

Friday, January 16, 2026

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Basketball: Shyaka, Nyamwasa join Tigers

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Former REG player Hubert Sage Kwizera (right) is among six players who joined Patriots ahead of 2026 season. Photo courtesy

Patriots sign six players ahead of new season

Monday, January 12, 2026

FERWABA confirmed on Thursday, that the Rwanda Basketball League, initially scheduled to commence on January 24, has been postponed to February 6.

Rwanda Basketball League postponed to February 6

Thursday, January 08, 2026

APR began their offseason training in early December last year. Courtesy

Behind the scenes: How are teams prepared for 2026 basketball season?

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Patriots new signing Bruno Shema (L), 23, is one of the players to watch in the 2026 Rwanda Basketball League season which commences on January 24. Photo courtesy.

Meet Bruno Shema, Patriots new boy ready to light up the league

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Former star center Pitchou Manga.

Pitchou Manga, three other senior players extend Tigers stay

Monday, January 05, 2026

The New Times

Basketball: Assouma Uwizeye joins Kepler from APR

Sunday, January 04, 2026

Former Patriots shooting guard Stephaun Branch has signed a one-season deal with Bogor Hornbills of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL

Former Patriots guard Branch joins Indonesian club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Rwandan power forward Cadeau de Dieu Furaha has signed a two-year deal with Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Basketball Club ahead of the new season.

Hoops: Furaha joins REG on two-year deal

Monday, December 29, 2025

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Hoops: Which are the top signings of the offseason so far?

Monday, December 29, 2025