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Kepler head coach Mandy Juruni won't be on touchline when his side takes on Patriots on Wednesday at Petit Stade. Photo courtesy
Basketball

Juruni to miss Kepler league game against Patriots

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Two Rwandan basketball referees, Jean-Sauveur Ruhamiriza and Didier Gaga, are among the match officials for the second window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers.
Basketball

Ruhamiriza, Gaga to officiate FIBA World Cup Africa qualifiers second window

Monday, February 23, 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
Basketball

Africa’s top basketball events to watch in 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026
Veteran coach Cheikh Sarr has been appointed head coach of the Senegal women’s national basketball team.
Basketball

Former Rwanda coach Sarr takes over Senegal women’s team

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Egypt and Senegal will host Window 2 of the 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers from February 26 to March 1. Courtesy
Basketball

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

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Kenny Gasana has joined Tigers as assistant coach on a one-year deal. Photo courtesy
Basketball

Basketball: Kenny Gasana joins Tigers as assistant coach

Monday, December 22, 2025
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

Friday, December 12, 2025
Rwanda national team players during a training session on November 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

Why FERWABA must draw a hard line on player discipline

Friday, December 12, 2025
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

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Nigeria’s D’Tigers secured a dramatic 75-69 win over Rwanda on Sunday to finish FIBA World Cup Africa qualifiers in Radès, Tunisia, with a 1-2 record. Photo by FIBA
Basketball

Nigeria overcome Rwanda to bag first win at FIBA WC Qualifiers

Monday, December 01, 2025
The African Cycling Excellence Awards ceremony will take place at Zaria Court in Kigali on Saturday, November 29.Courtesy
Volleyball

Weekend sports guide: Kigali hosts African cycling awards as volleyball league returns

Friday, November 28, 2025
Rwanda star Jean Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza (R) tries to dribble past Guinea's Ousmane Araphan Koba in Thursday's World Cup qualifiers opening match in Radès, Tunisia. Photo courtesy
Basketball

Guinea edge Rwanda in World Cup qualifiers opener

Friday, November 28, 2025