Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and APR have advanced to the semi-finals of the FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone 5 Qualifiers in Kibaha, Tanzania, after securing convincing quarter-final victories on Thursday. REG Women cruised to a 108–42 victory over Tanzania’s Vijana Basketball Club, while APR thrashed Burundi’s Dynamo 110–52 to book their places in the last four. REG, APR continue to dominate to reach Zone 5 quarter-finals Both Rwandan teams have maintained unbeaten runs in the qualifiers, underlining their dominance in the regional competition. APR topped Group B after winning all three of their group-stage matches. They defeated Kenya’s Equity Hawks 91–56, Tanzania’s Vijana Basketball Club 115–51 and Burundi’s Les Hippos 95–66. REG also finished top of Group A with a perfect record, beating Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) 95–79, Tanzania’s Fox Divas 97–74 and Burundi’s Dynamo 103–55. In Friday’s semi-finals, APR will face the winner of the quarter-final clash between KPA and Equity Hawks, while REG will take on the winner of the match between Les Hippos and Fox Divas. The two Rwandan sides are now aiming to reach the final and secure qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa, which is scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from December 11 to 20. The top two teams in the Zone 5 qualifiers will earn places in the continental competition.
