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Damas Sikubwabo

Damas Sikubwabo

Petro de Luanda have acquired South Sudanese small forward Peter Jok ahead of the sixth season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

APR vs Tigers: What makes the Super Cup battle one to watch

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Tigers Basketball Club head coach Henry Mwinuka. courtesy

Mwinuka’s Tigers out to challenge APR for championship

Thursday, February 05, 2026

University of Tennessee forward Nate Ament has been named Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Week for the fourth time this season. Courtesy

Tennessee youngster Nate Ament sets conference record

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

APR head coach James Maye Jr.

Domestic League, BAL—James Maye Jr wants it all in 2026

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

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BAL finals return to Kigali

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Kepler shooting guard Henriette Uwimpuhwe has joined REG on a two-year deal. Photo courtesy

REG acquire Uwimpuhwe on two-year deal

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Veteran point guard Sedar Sagamba in action as he tries a stylish finish at BK Arena. File

REG join race to sign free agent Sagamba

Thursday, January 29, 2026