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 Damas Sikubwabo
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Former REG player Hubert Sage Kwizera (right) is among six players who joined Patriots ahead of 2026 season. Photo courtesy
Basketball
Patriots sign six players ahead of new season
FERWABA confirmed on Thursday, that the Rwanda Basketball League, initially scheduled to commence on January 24, has been postponed to February 6.
Basketball
Rwanda Basketball League postponed to February 6
APR began their offseason training in early December last year. Courtesy
Basketball
Behind the scenes: How are teams prepared for 2026 basketball season?
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.
Basketball
Meet Bruno Shema, Patriots new boy ready to light up the league
Former star center Pitchou Manga.
Basketball
Pitchou Manga, three other senior players extend Tigers stay
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Basketball
Basketball: Assouma Uwizeye joins Kepler from APR
Former Patriots shooting guard Stephaun Branch has signed a one-season deal with Bogor Hornbills of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL
Basketball
Former Patriots guard Branch joins Indonesian club
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.
Basketball
Hoops: Furaha joins REG on two-year deal
Steven Hagumintwari
Basketball
Hoops: Which are the top signings of the offseason so far?
President Kagame  joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino and more than 200 boys and girls from various football academies for a holiday football clinic at Amahoro Stadium. Dan Gatsinzi
Football
Kagame highlights football’s role in promoting peace
Rwanda Development Board CEO, Jean-Guy Afrika, poses with an LA Clippers representative while holding Los Angeles Clippers jerseys branded with the “Visit Rwanda” logo during the official partnership launch.
Basketball
From Madrid to Los Angeles—2025 opened new horizons for Visit Rwanda
Rwanda Basketball League side Tigers have completed the signing of Kenyan-American guard Albert Odero on a one-year contract.
Basketball
Tigers acquire Kenyan-American guard Albert Odero
Kenny Gasana has joined Tigers as assistant coach on a one-year deal. Photo courtesy
Basketball
Basketball: Kenny Gasana joins Tigers as assistant coach
The World Basketball Day is observed every year on December 21. Photo courtesy
Basketball
World Basketball Day marked with emphasis on opportunities it provides
Rwanda is progressing in its talks to be a potential host of a Formula One Grand Prix in 2029.
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Talks to host Formula One race by 2029 progressing – RDB boss
Al Ahly Sporting Club were crowned 2025 Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) champions  after beating 77–51  Ferroviario de Maputo in Sunday’s final in Cairo, Egypt.
Basketball
Al Ahly SC crowned 2025 WBLA champions as APR claim bronze
Decision to ban players who fail to honour national team call-up has drawn mixed reactions among the basketball community. Photo courtesy
Basketball
Ban on players who snub national team sparks divided opinions
APR stars Ntore Habimana (L) and William Robeyns declined national team callups for FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers window 1 held in Tunisia in November citing personal issues. Photo courtesy
Basketball
Basketball: Players snubbing national team face one-year suspension

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