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American guard Craig Randall II lines up a shot during the BAL final showdown. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Roster concerns for Tigers at the Intercontinental Cup

Thursday, June 04, 2026
RSSB Tigers captain Anthony Jackson Jr. and his teammates celebrate during the BAL 2026 trophy presentation ceremony at BK Arena on May 31. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Get to know RSSB Tigers' next step

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
RSSB Tigers won the BAL 2026 on debut appearance after beating Petro de Luanda 90-88 in the final at BK Arena on Sunday.
Basketball

How fans, officials reacted to RSSB Tigers’ BAL triumph

Monday, June 01, 2026
Basketball

Randall named MVP, headlines 2026 All-BAL First Team

Monday, June 01, 2026
American guard Craig Randall II starred again, contributing 33 points to the home side’s victory in the final. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Randall dedicates BAL title, MVP prize to his wife

Monday, June 01, 2026
Rwandan side RSSB Tigers were crowned champions of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 after overcoming Angola’s Petro de Luanda in a nail-biting final at BK Arena on Sunday. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

HISTORY: Debutants RSSB Tigers crowned BAL 2026 champions

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Petro de Luanda captain Childe Dundão says the Angolan champions are determined to reclaim the Basketball Africa League (BAL) title.
Basketball

Dundao ‘hungry for victory’ ahead of epic BAL final against Tigers

Sunday, May 31, 2026
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Basketball

RSSB Tigers Vs Petro: Key battles to watch

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Tigers guard and BAL MVP finalist Craig Randall
Basketball

Fan-favourite Randall confident BAL title will stay in Kigali

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Angola’s Petro de Luanda will face RSSB Tigers on Sunday, May 31, at BK Arena. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

What to know about RSSB Tigers, Petro de Luanda ahead of BAL final

Friday, May 29, 2026
Petro de Luanda joined RSSB Tigers to the BAL 2026 final after defeating Al Ahly Ly  94-88 in the semfinial on Thursday- Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Petro de Luanda advance to third straight BAL final 

Friday, May 29, 2026
RSSB Tigers head coach Henry Mwinuka has expressed confidence that his side can go on to win the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 title. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Mwinuka dreams of historic BAL championship with Tigers

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Kimironko Basketball Court plays a crucial role in nurturing young talents
Basketball

How BAL is expanding basketball opportunities in Kigali

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Rwandan basketball coach Fatuma Ella Mukamugema poses with young players after a session in 2023. Photo courtesy
Basketball

How BAL4HER is opening doors for women in African basketball

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers made history on Wednesday night after defeating Egypt’s Al Ahly SC 106-97 at BK Arena. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

RSSB Tigers eliminate Al Ahly to reach historic BAL 2026 final

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers take on Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC on Wednesday, May 27, in the opening semifinal of the 2026 Basketball Africa League playoffs currently underway in Kigali. Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Key battles to watch as Tigers, Al Ahly fight for BAL final berth

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Basketball

BAL Innovation Summit highlights Africa’s growing sports economy

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Basketball

BAL semifinals: Lenard Jr fit for Tigers showdown against Al Ahly

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Hosts RSSB Tigers are joined in the semifinals by Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC, Libyan powerhouse Al Ahly Ly and Angolan champions Petro de Luanda. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

BAL Playoffs: Breaking down each semifinalist’s biggest strength

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Petro de Luanda overturned an eight-point deficit in the first round of the BAL quarterfinals to beat Dar City 83-69 in the decisive round and qualify for the semifinals for the sixth time in a row. Courtesy/BAL
Basketball

Petro de Luanda back in BAL semis for sixth time in a row

Tuesday, May 26, 2026