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 Damas Sikubwabo
Damas Sikubwabo
RSSB Tigers beat South African champions Johannesburg Giants 102–89  at SunBet Arena, Pretoria.
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BAL 2026: Things that stood out at Kalahari Conference
Nairobi City Thunder-Beat RSSB Tigers in last BAL Kalahari Conference game but failed to qualfy for playoffs in Kigali. courtesy
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Nairobi City Thunder end Tigers’ conference unbeaten run
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Randall sets two BAL records as Tigers extend unbeaten run
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OFFICIAL: Tigers, Petro de Luanda clinch first playoff spots
RSSB Tigers  beat South African champions Johannesburg Giants 102–89  at SunBet Arena, Pretoria, on Wednesday. Courtesy
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RSSB Tigers beat Johannesburg Giants to qualify for BAL 2026  playoffs
The 2.08m big man is averaging 12.5 points and an impressive 17.5 rebounds per game, making a major impact on both ends of the court.
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Mangok Mathiang talks Tigers form, BAL targets
RSSB Tigers won their opening game on Friday. Tigers will return to court on Wednesday, April 1, when they go up against Johannesburg Giants who are winless in their past two games despite playing on home soil. Courtesy
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BAL 2026: What's the idea behind RSSB Tigers' ‘resilience’ helmet?
Masai Ujiri, one of the most respected executives in global basketball, has joined the Toronto Tempo as a Principal Owner.
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Masai Ujiri joins Toronto Tempo ownership group
RSSB Tigers' Antino Jackson celebrates as the Rwandan side secures a hard-fought 82-78 victory over Petro de Luanda this Sunday at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. Courtesy
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BAL 2026: Jackson Jr. hits game-winner as Tigers down Petro de Luanda
Clare Akamanzi speaking during a press conference to officially open the 2026 BAL season in Pretoria on Friday, March 27.  Photo by Damas Sikubwabo
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Akamanzi talks plans to turn BAL into a franchise
Petro de Luanda put more misery on Al Ahly Ly in BAL Kalahari Conference  with 104-90 win at SunBet Arena on Saturday, March 28. Courtesy
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Petro de Luanda cruise past Al Ahly Ly as Libyans' woes deepen
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BAL 2026: RSSB Tigers shock Al Ahly in season opener
Rwanda's RSSB Tigers Basketball Club will face off with Libya’s Al Ahly Ly in the opening game of the Kalahari Conference of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026, on March 27. DAMAS SIKUBWABO
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RSSB Tigers face off with Al Ahly in BAL 2026 opener
Ntore Habimana is part of RSSB Tigers roster that flew to Pretoria, South Africa, on Tuesday for the BAL Kalahari Conference. courtesy
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What to watch for in the BAL 2026 season
Axel Mpoyo #7 of APR shoots a three-pointer during the game against the Al Ittihad Alexandria during the Third-Place game of the 2025 Basketball Africa League Playoffs on June 9, 2025, at SunBet Arena in Preto
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Will any of these BAL records be broken in 2026?
Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire visits RSSB Tigers  ahead of its debut appearance at the Basketball Africa League 2026 (BAL). Courtesy
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Minister Mukazayire rallies RSSB Tigers ahead of BAL debut in Pretoria
RSSB Tigers are training daily at Petit Stade Gymnasium before traveling to Pretoria, South Africa, for the BAL Kalahari Conference scheduled for March 27 to April 5. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
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Four things to know about RSSB Tigers ahead of BAL 2026
Sandile Sibonyine is set to feature for Johannesburg Giants in the upcoming Basketball Africa League 2026 season.
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UGB star Sibonyine joins Johannesburg Giants ahead of BAL 2026

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