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Petro de Luanda joined RSSB Tigers to the BAL 2026 final after defeating Al Ahly Ly  94-88 in the semfinial on Thursday- Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball
Petro de Luanda advance to third straight BAL final 
Friday, May 29, 2026
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers made history on Wednesday night after defeating Egypt’s Al Ahly SC 106-97 at BK Arena. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball
RSSB Tigers eliminate Al Ahly to reach historic BAL 2026 final
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers take on Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC on Wednesday, May 27, in the opening semifinal of the 2026 Basketball Africa League playoffs currently underway in Kigali. Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball
Key battles to watch as Tigers, Al Ahly fight for BAL final berth
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Basketball
BAL semifinals: Lenard Jr fit for Tigers showdown against Al Ahly
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Hosts RSSB Tigers are joined in the semifinals by Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC, Libyan powerhouse Al Ahly Ly and Angolan champions Petro de Luanda. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball
BAL Playoffs: Breaking down each semifinalist’s biggest strength
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Petro de Luanda overturned an eight-point deficit in the first round of the BAL quarterfinals to beat Dar City 83-69 in the decisive round and qualify for the semifinals for the sixth time in a row. Courtesy/BAL
Basketball
Petro de Luanda back in BAL semis for sixth time in a row
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The New Times
Basketball
Al Ahly Ly see off Club Africain to storm BAL 2026 semis
Monday, May 25, 2026
FUS Rabat claimed a dramatic 99-98 victory over RSSB Tigers on Sunday, May 24. Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball
RSSB Tigers edge out FUS Rabat to join Al Ahly in BAL semifinals
Monday, May 25, 2026
Al Ahly SC secured the first Basketball Africa League (BAL) semi-final ticket after beating ASC Ville de Dakar 87-76. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball
Al Ahly SC beat ASC Ville de Dakar to advance into BAL 2026 semis
Sunday, May 24, 2026
The New Times
Basketball
BAL Playoffs: Dar City stun Petro de Luanda in quarterfinal Game 1
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Point guard Craig Randall scored 38 points to help RSSB Tigers beat FUS Rabat 95-72 on at BK Arena on Friday. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball
BAL Playoffs: Randall scores 38 as RSSB Tigers beat FUS Rabat
Saturday, May 23, 2026
(L-R)Chasson Randle, Oumar Ballo, Iroegbu Slac, and Nuni Omot
Basketball
Meet the new signings for the BAL 2026 playoffs
Friday, May 22, 2026
RSSB Tigers
Basketball
Kigali showdown: BAL playoffs tip off with key clashes
Friday, May 22, 2026
Ndizeye, 29, is among the most experienced and consistent players in Rwandan basketball.
Basketball
Who’s who in RSSB Tigers roster for BAL Playoffs?
Friday, May 22, 2026
Masai Ujiri has admitted that parting ways with head coach Jason Kidd was one of the toughest decisions he has had to make.
Ujiri takes responsibility for Kidd exit as Mavericks begin fresh chapter
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The New Times
Basketball
Teams jet in ahead of BAL playoffs
Thursday, May 21, 2026
RSSB Tigers are the fourth Rwandan team, after Patriots, REG and APR, to represent the country in the BAL. FILE
Basketball
BAL playoffs: Meet teams heading to Kigali for championship battle
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
RSSB Tigers coach James Maye Jr. speaks to the players.
Basketball
Maye Jr details new Tigers role, BAL title ambitions
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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