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REG point guard Elliott Cole battles for a ball against Tigers players during Friday sight's crucial 69-55 win at BK Arena- Photo courtesy
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Cole posts 15 points as REG edge RSSB Tigers to stay top
Saturday, February 21, 2026
REG will take on RSSB Tigers in Friday's crunch basketball league showdown at BK Arena. Courtesy
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REG, RSSB Tigers face off in basketball league showdown
Friday, February 20, 2026
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Hoops league: Otobo scores 20 as APR defeat EAUR
Thursday, February 19, 2026
American star forward Teafale Lenard Jr has joined APR ahead of BAL 2026. Photo courtesy
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American forward Teafale Lenard Jr joins APR ahead of BAL
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Hoops league: REG eye third straight win ahead of Azomco game
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Hoops Rwanda head coach Patrick Habiyaremye gives instructions to his players during a league match against APR BBC. cOURTESY
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The Hoops coach revels in growing confidence amid perfect run
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Petro de Luanda have acquired South Sudanese small forward Peter Jok ahead of the sixth season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
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BAL 2026: South Sudan’s Peter Jok joins Petro de Luanda
Monday, February 16, 2026
Star guard Anthony Tarke (R) scored 20 points to help Tigers beat Patriots 86-66 in a league game held at Petit Stade on Sunday, February 15. Photos Courtesy
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Hoops league: Tarke scores 20 points as Tigers down Patriots
Sunday, February 15, 2026
March will see the beginning of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) with Sahara and Kalahari Conferencee and the playoffs will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, in May. Mugwiza
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Africa’s top basketball events to watch in 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026
Shooting guard Justin Uwitonze scored 23 points as APR dominated Inspire Generation in 119-50 win at Petit Stade on Wednesday night. Photos courtesy
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Uwitonze drops 23 points as APR outplay Inspire Generation
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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NFL star Rugamba drives push to introduce ‘flag football’ in Rwanda
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Veteran coach Cheikh Sarr has been appointed head coach of the Senegal women’s national basketball team.
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Former Rwanda coach Sarr takes over Senegal women’s team
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Patriots players listen to the head coach's instruction during a past game at BK Arena. Patriots will face AZOMCO at Petit Stade on Wednesday, February 11.
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New-look Patriots take on Azomco in hoops league
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Veteran basketball player Aristide Mugabe was honored in 2025 after retiring from international basketball at the age of 34. The veteran point guard featured in three Afrobasket tournaments in 2011, 2013, and 2017.
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Mugabe retires from professional basketball after 18 years 
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tigers Basketball Club head coach Henry Mwinuka gives instructions to his players during Heroes Cup Final against APR BBC. Courtesy
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Tigers shift focus to league after Super Cup triumph
Monday, February 09, 2026
Prince Muhizi tries to score from the paint as REG beat Inspired Generation 116-70 on Sunday at Petit Stade. Courtesy
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Basketball: REG down newcomers Inspired Generation in league opener
Monday, February 09, 2026
Tigers claimed the Rwanda Super Cup after beating APR 78-68 at BK Arena on Friday, February 6. Photos courtesy
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Odero, Antino star as Tigers stun APR to win Super Cup
Saturday, February 07, 2026
APR Basketball Club will face Tigers in the Super Cup clash on Friday, February 6, at BK Arena. Courtesy
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APR vs Tigers: What makes the Super Cup battle one to watch
Thursday, February 05, 2026

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