Luke Eittit, the newly appointed OBB head coach, is off the mark for Nemo Stars’ loss after ending KAVC’s perfect NVL record.
At the Old Kampala Sports Arena yesterday, the in-form Lugogo side, KAVC, presented a tough opponent for the charges from Iganga, OBB.
At the moment, one could easily say that KAVC is the league title favorite for this National Volleyball League, NVL Season, and that statement will not change if they maintain their current performance.
OBB, coached by head coach Luke Eittit, fought to come away with points split, but ultimately won 3-2.
“Tough win against KAVC who had just had a very good run, they were unbeaten so far in the league,” OBB coach Luke Eittit said.
At the conclusion of Set 4, The Orange Block Busters, OBB, forced a deciding set after losing Set 2 12-25. Jonathan and Ivan, two of the league’s top hitters, are both injured and cannot participate for the league title defenders.
“Am happy for the team because despite the injuries we are having, am glad that they understand we need to play as a team, it is not a one-man sport, so they understand that at one point they will be called to play a different role and they are stepping up to that task,” added Luke Eittit.
“We realized we needed to change tactically and made some rotational changes which really helped us, and took off the service because their service was really working for them,” Luke Eittit continued.
The defending champions are now in sixth place, four points behind Nemo Stars, who defeated them in their previous match. The orange-label team has faced the toughest opponents thus far, leaving UCU, Ndejje, SKY, Tigers, and Nkumba as the only teams remaining to end round 1.
Sport-S is ten points ahead of OBB in the table. The latter requires maximum points in order to climb the ladder and join the Big Boys in the top four.
The Orange label returns early next month against SKY. Follow for NVL Fixtures, Results, and Standings at the link here
Msgr. Mubiligi T.S.S for boys and Igihozo St Peter Secondary School for girls won Igihozo St Peter 3×3 Tournament organized by FERWABA in collaboration with Igihozo St Peter Secondary School.
The competition took place on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Igihozo St Peter Secondary School, located in Nyanza District, and attracted a total of 14 participants. 8 teams for boys and 6 for girls.
Following the completion of the group stages in each category, the four best-performing teams moved straight to the Semi Final stage. In the girls, Groupe Scolaire Mater Dei knocked out Igihozo St Peter Secondary School team B (6-3) before Igihozo St Peter Secondary School A eliminate ESN Louis Montfort (6-3) to book the final game tickets.
In the boys’ category, Msgr. Mubiligi T.S.S eased past ESN Louis Montfort 11-2 in what turned out to be a one-sided game. on the other hand, Igihozo St Peter Secondary School A beat Igihoso St Peter Secondary School C (21-11).
In the girls’ final, Igihoso St Peter Secondary School A easily defeated Groupe Scolaire Mater Dei, while Msgr. Mubiligi T.S.S beat Igihoso St Peter Secondary School A in the boys’ category
Igihozo St Peter Secondary School, The Winners in the girls’ category posing with FERWABA TD, Moise MutokambaliThe Gold Medalists, Msgr. Mubiligi T.S.S players, with Moise Mutokambali and Father Robert Dushimye
Jules Irakoze, Msgr. Mubiligi T.S.S player, revealed how happy they were as they achieved the goal they set.
He said “The thing that impressed us is how far we came, coming through a difficult situation but taking home the gold medal. It was a very competitive tournament; our opponents were also good but the difference was passion. We put in more effort and we were more enthusiastic to finish a tournament on a high.”
Aline Tuyisenge expressed how grateful she is to win the tourney and disclose the secret behind their success.
“I am glad we managed to win the competition, this is a motivation to keep working and win more. we outdid them with passion, love for the game, not giving up, and team chemistry.” Proclaimed the Igihozo St Peter School A Captain
Rwanda Basketball Federation Technical Director and 3X3 event coordinator, Moise Mutokambali said that he is overall satisfied with how Saturday’s tourney went. He explained that this tournament aims to actively encourage this 3X3 game.
He said: “We are happy with the way this tournament went; it was successfully completed. The main purpose of this tournament was to promote this 3×3 game, and we want it to be played all over the country.”
The Basketball National Technical Director and 3X3 coordinator, Moise Mutokambali
Mutokambali also took the opportunity to encourage the children to love and play 3×3 Basketball, a game that can give them the chance to represent the country, a game that can change athletes’ life as it is an official Olympic Sport.
Father Robert Dushimye, Igihozo St Peter Secondary School head teacher spoke out about how it means a lot to them to host this competition.
“It is with great pleasure for us to host these games, as they help the students to have fun and discover other talents, and also give us a task to raise and develop those talents.”
He continued saying that they want to put in the effort and bring back the good times they have always had in Basketball.
“We have a competitive team and we want to continue support and develop the game so that it becomes stronger than it was in the past.”
Sunday, October 23, the 3X3 actions continued in Muhanga District, where different teams from schools competed.
The 3×3 Basketball is a fun and fast-paced game played by three-a-side in a half-court with one backboard. It is also considered a Basketball teaching tool for youth.
3X3 Basketball is an official Olympic Sport since 2020 in Tokyo.
The in-form striker, Onesme Twizerimana is on the scoresheet for Police FC once again as they overcome Etincelles FC 2-1 on matchday 6 of the Rwanda Premier League.
Friday, October 21 at Kigali Stadium, a Mashami-coached side convincingly bagged three points against a Rubavu-based club to turn their season around.
The cops have faltered so far this season, lying eighth in the League table and 5 points behind leaders Rayon Sports after only 6 rounds. And The blues are two game-less to Police FC.
Police FC started the game high and their on-form striker, Twizerimana missed the opportunity to open the score as he failed to convert from a spot-kick in 20 minutes. However, 15 minutes later, he scored a beautiful header to hand his side a lead at halftime.
12 minutes after the break, Police’s lead was canceled out by Sumaila Moro and 9 minutes later, Martin Fabrice Twizerimana scored a stunning free-kick to restore the lead as Etincelles failed to find the equalizer.
Onesme Twizerimana currently leads the top scorer chart with 5 goals. He scored all these goals in the last three matches.
Moro Sumaila’s today goal was his 4th in this league too. The Ghanaian attacker has netted in each of his last 4 outings. however, his team managed to get only one victory among them.
Rwanda Premier League actions continue on Sunday as Kiyovu travel away to Huye to play Mukura, Musanze lock horns with Sunrise at Ubworoherane, and the table-toppers Rayon Sports host Espoir FC at Kigali Stadium
Victor Omondi doubled the lead in the 23rd minute and Musanze never looked back | Photo: Musanze
First-half goals from Namanda Wafula and Victor Omondi earned Musanze a 2-0 win at Kigali Stadium that took them within three points of table toppers.
Musanze FC comfortably beat Gorilla FC 2-0 on Wednesday, October 12th in the Rwanda Premier League matchday 5. Gorilla played most of the second half with a man less as Emmanuel Uwimana was sent off in the 69th minute.
Namanda Wafula’s breakthrough goal early in the sixth minute was soon followed by a second from Victor Omondi in the 23rd minute to secure a huge three points for Frank Ouna’s side. They move to third place, three points behind league leaders Rayon Sports.
Gorilla stands in 6th position with 7 points in 5 matches. In the next assignment, they will travel to Rubavu to face Rutsiro while Musanze will be hosting Sunrise at Ubworoherane stadium.
For more details about RPL fixtures, results, standings, and players’ stats, follow this link
Musanze FC is on a three-match win streak in the league. Their last defeat was at Kigali Stadium against APR FC in MD1 | Photo credit: Musanze FC
This is how both teams lined up today
Gorilla FC XI: Matumele Mozombo (GK), Alexis Nkomezi (C), Samuel Nsengiyumva, Jean Michel Byukusenge, Eric Karema, Emmanuel Uwimana, Tharcisse Nshimiyimana, Simeon Iradukunda, Johnson Adeaga Adeshola, Rodrigue Irankunda, Mohammed Camara
Subs: Yves Mugisha, Richard Nsengimana, Irene Himbazwa, Yves Habimana, Emmanuel Nshimiyimana, Cedric Samba, Duru Mercy Ikena, Victor Murdah, and Jean Paul Kayigamba
Musanze XI: Gad Muhawenayo (GK), Gad Niyonshuti (C), Obed Harerimana, Hertier Francois Lulihoshi, Anicet Muhire, Valeur Ndahayo, Wafula Namanda, Patrick Ntijyinama, Peter Agblevor, Ben Ocen, Victor Omondi
Subs: Steven Ntaribi, Sadam Nyandwi, Clement Nshimiyimana, Aimable Manzi, Amran Nshimiyimana, Isaac Nsengiyumva, Pierre Dufitumukiza, Jean Luc Kwizera, and Jean Paul Nduwayezu.
Nsambya-based club, Sport-S outdid former National Volleyball League, NVL champions Nemo Stars to diminish the disappointing defeat from last weekend’s encounter.
A stunning 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-19) win against Nemo Stars was all Sport-S needed to boost their league confidence following a breakdown from last weekend’s combat with the university side, UCU.
UCU was crowned champions of the 10th edition of the Ndejje Open Volleyball Tournament after a 3-1 win against Sport-S. The latter did take this league break defeat lightly as they gathered their charges against Nemo Stars yesterday.
Coach Mugisha rallying his men against Nemo Stars
“This win means a lot because we are from a loss against UCU. So, it means that we are coming back strong. from a loss and then you beat Nemo 3-0, that is something good and more confidence.” said head coach Mugisha.
In the last league encounters between Sport-S and Nemo, the latter away the dominant party registering 2 wins against the former 3-1 and 3-1.
A 3-0 win in round 1 should lift the spirits for the Nsambya-based club. With the competition always growing harder towards the end of the regular league, gaining maxing points is key.
Mugisha added, “When we come here, we need maximum points. That is our target.”
Sport-S was monstrous against defending champions, OBB in the league opening match. Young star Micheal Mangon was a surprise for OBB in that 3-0 win. Micheal did not get as much playing time in yesterday’s game and here is what head coach Mugisha had to say.
“League is a long season, so you need to manage the fitness of players. Micheal is a very good player but he is from playing East African games. So you need to control that fatigue. Yes, we need him to play but also control his body so that we can prepare him for better games.”
Sport-S play Ndejje Sharks in week 4 matches. Follow the Men’s Serie A with the link here
September 24, 2022, The Jr. NBA “Bye Bye Vacance” camp held in Rwamagana, featuring 120 boys and girls ages 14-16 from 43 schools across the country has been successfully completed. A three-day kid’s fundamental skills and grassroots coaches’ capacity-building training was conducted by Basketball Development camps liaison at NBA Africa, Mr. Jöel Yoba.
In a collaboration through basketball development, FERWABA and NBA Africa had an agreement to organize the Jr NBA League in 2018. However, due to the recent pandemic that hit the world, the Jr NBA league had come to a screeching halt. Now that the situation has improved, the Rwanda governing body for Basketball together with NBA Africa come to an agreement that this coming school year, the U-15 Jr NBA league will be back in the most effective way.
Speaking to Moise Mutokambali, The Basketball National Technical Director gave us the overview and timing of this clinic camp.
Moise Mutokambali, The National Technical Director
“We thought that before the school year starts, we would re-launch the Jr NBA league in schools. We organized these camps that include coaching seminars as well as awakening to improve the fundamental skills for children under 16 years old.” Said Mutokambali
He continued. “Currently the program operates in 43 schools, reaching out to all corners of the country for both girls and boys. The league features 30 school teams which is the number of teams in the NBA.”
At Groupe Scolaire St Aloys Rwamagana Gymnasium, 120 children under the guidance of 30 grassroots coaches from their respective schools picked up the package that will enable them to play structural and standard basketball.
In an interview with Mr. Jöel Yoba, Basketball Development camps liaison at NBA Africa who conducted this three-day fruitful clinic, shortly outlines the purposes for this camp.
“The main purpose of this camp is working with kids at the grassroots level, improving the fundamental skills at the same time working with the coaches, equipping them with tools to get back to the schools and teach the kids in a better way.” Said, Mr. Yoba.
Basketball Development camps liaison at NBA Africa, Mr. Jöel Yoba.
He carried on that NBA Africa camps are not only aimed to develop the core values of the game but people’s personalities too.
“This is a huge opportunity. Coming from different places, 43 schools from around Rwanda, came together to Rwamagana. they learn fundamental skills, how to play basketball, how to pass, dribble, shoot …and also make new friends; of course, there are some people they have never met before. I think this is an opportunity to grow not only as basketball players but as human beings.”
The training took place, went well, and was successfully completed. but how will the participants be monitored so that what they have learned is not in vain?
“The follow-up is simple. For the coaches, there is an assessment that needs to be made. With the partnership of FERWABA, we’re working so hard to make sure that all the coaches have the tools that will help them do the job and then go back to the schools.
“For the kids, they have an experience of what Jr NBA is. They are going back to school, tell their teammates that they attended a beautiful camp and they will encourage others to join the program” Explained, Jöel Yoba.
In conclusion, the American coach and Instructor explained how it feels to work with Rwandan kids. In an exciting way, he says that Rwandan kids are promising.
He said “Rwandan kids are amazing. On the court, they give 100%, they listen, and they pay attention to what the coaches say and this is what you need to be a great basketball player but also a great human being.”
According to Lydia Ketia Ndayisabye, a student at Ecole Notre Dame de la Providence Karubanda, the camp has taught them a lot that will help them improve their talents, and motivate them to play the game they love.
Lydia Ketia Ndayisabye.
“I have been playing basketball for six years. during this camp, I acquired the skills of the game including shooting, stealing, defense, and other life skills to raise my talent happily and motivated “. Trainee Ndayisabye.
The Jr. NBA is a basketball development program for both boys and girls, teaching them fundamental skills at the grassroots level as well as developing and strengthening the skills of coaches.
Malik Ddamulira’s side, Sport-S Ladies are off to a good league start after defeating challenging opponent OBB.
Sport-S last weekend registered their second consecutive win league win that kick-starts their unbeaten run. This win secures the Nsambya ladies a top spot in the Women’s Serie A League Table at the end of week 2 games.
3-0 against KAVC-A and 3-1 against OBB bags 6 points for the S team. The recent win is icing on the top for the S team as they previously lost a title to the Iganga Ladies at the NCC Tournament in Iganga.
Head coach Malik Ddamulira has his work cut to keep up this form as his side has a bigger challenge against Ndejje Elites in a week 4 encounter, right after facing Espoir in a previous week 3 match.
Malik doubles as head coach for S Team side Tigers who are new in the top flight league. Tigers continue struggling as they get a taste of the big boys league. They registered yet another loss against the University side, UCU.
Tigers sit at the bottom of the Men’s Serie A League Table together with Sky having acquired 0 points from their 2 outings. Both sides will look to redeem points in week 3 games where they face each other.
On the hand, KAVC-A is in the driving seat after obtaining 6 points from 2 games with UCU following in second place.
Watch out for the week 3 match between Nemo Stars and Sport-S. The Kololo boys have had a rough start to the league contrary to Sport-S who played an entertaining 3-0 win against defending champions OBB.
REG BBC, The 2022 Rwanda Basketball League Champions | Photo: Innocent SHEMA
REG Basketball Club has successfully defended its Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) title after defeating Patriots last night at the BK Arena. REG BBC clinched their 3rd league title and secure the 2023 BAL slot.
Rwanda Energy Group team beat the Patriots 84-74 in Sunday, September 18, 2022, deciding Game 5 of the Rwanda Basketball League playoff finals. The defending champions took the best-of-five series three games to two over the Patriots to claim their first-ever back-to-back title.
In this entertaining game, Adonis Filer finished with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists to lead the electricians past their rivals and clinch their third consecutive historic title. Axel Mpoyo added 18 points including 4 three-pointers. Cleveland Thomas, Olivier Shyaka, and Pitchou Manga scored 15, 14, and 12 points respectively. However, they had no support from the bench as they only had 2 bench points.
On the side of the Patriots, Kendall Gray had a double-double performance, 18 PTS & 15 REBS while Ntore Habimana and Marcus Crowford Christopher scored 13 points a piece.
Having defeated their arch-rivals, REG BBC confirmed their participation in the Basketball Africa League for a second consecutive season. They will be looking to improve on their performance from last year when they reached the quarter-finals.
Ron Weiss, The CEO of Rwanda Energy Group celebrating with fans following a successful season as they (both men and women) defended the Rwanda Basketball League titles | courtesyThe atmosphere was absolutely electric in BK Arena
Next on the agenda, on September 24, 2022, in BK Arena, the local Basketball governing body together with their partners organized the All-star game festive to climax the Basketball season. the awards ceremony will take place during this event.
Lugogo-based club KAVC-A welcomes league debutants Tigers VC with a 3-0 win at Old Kampala Sports Arena.
One could say that with a start like this, the club is back to its glory ways. 2 wins in 2 games with straight sets against UCU and Tigers is a start that KAVC men should keep up given the tight ranking rules to secure a playoff spot.
The addition of 4 players including, the National Team libero Emmanuel Elanyu from Nemo Stars, and middle blocker Ronald Odyek from Nkumba seems like a move paying off for the Lugogo club.
Tigers on the other hand are playing for the first time in the top flight league. The cold welcome from KAVC is a clear indicator for the Nsambya boys that a lot more preparations have to be made.
Tigers under head coach Malik Ddamulira are connected to high-profile club Sport-S and it should be no surprise if their stats improve later in the league. Tigers lost 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 26-24).
The Nsamya boys return today against the University side UCU and KAVC will play Nkumba Navy when the league returns in the week 2 game starting next month.
In other men’s games, former league champions Nemo Stars had their work cut against KCCA. The latter was the favorite to win the match but Nemo forced a decisive to share points and register the first NVL 2022/2023 win. UCU took back home maximum points from SKY after a 3:0 win.
In women’s games, VVC was faced with a rough hurdle in playing against Espoir VC. The former has parted ways with very crucial players like former captain Joan Tushemirirwe, who joined KCCA. However, VVC played won the battle in a 3:2 result.
For full National Volleyball League results, follow the links here, men and women
The Japan Karate Association, JKA has launched the fourth technical seminar and Dan grading in Rwanda. The seminar is conducted by Kamino Masaru Sensei, the 8th Dan holder.
Friday, September 16, 2022, at Notre Dame des Anges Primary school, a karate seminar to raise the local instructor’s level was launched and attracted around 120 individuals.
The JKA technical seminar will enhance the local masters’ skills of classic karate, a modern teaching method of Shotokan style, and also It is expected to increase the needed skills that will improve the quality of Karate in Rwanda.
To open the seminar, Guy Didier Rurangayire, the chairman and chief instructor at JKA-Rwanda, backed this seminar to focus on the general knowledge of karate, reshuffling, and imparting technical skills, and then evaluation of trainees.
Due to the pandemic that halted almost all events, this seminar also did not take place in 2020 and 2021. However, Rurangayire confidently said that the event will be organized every year.
He said ”Due to the pandemic, it was not possible to organize the seminar in the last two years. However, today, we are hosting the fourth edition and we believe that it will be organized on annual basis from today”
In her speech, Yukako Ochi, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Rwanda highlighted the role of Karate in building a good relationship between Japan and Africa particularly Rwanda.
Yukako Ochi and Guy Didier Rurangayire at the launch of 4th seminar in Kigali | September, 16, 2022
She added, “Japan has been using the world partnership to express our stand on what we want to build between Japan and Africa.”
Mrs. Ochi continued: “Thanks a lot for Karatekas’ hard work here in Rwanda, Karate has been gaining much respect from all the corners of the country and has attracted a lot of Rwandans for several decades. “
“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Sensei Kamino and other Senior Senseis here today for their good dedication. At the same time, I would like to mention that Sensei Guy [Rurangayire] was awarded ambassador commendation for his contribution to our relations last July when we celebrated the 60th anniversary of relations between Japan and Rwanda” said Mrs. Yukako Ochi
Sensei Kamino, 8th Dan, is one of the 7 members of the technical committee of the Shihankai commission of the Japan Karate Association.
He heads a group of Japanese experts, namely: Kamino Takahiro (his son and 6th Dan holder), Haraguchi Shosuke (5th Dan), Ogusu Koichi (6th Dan), Dr. Nakamishi Koji (Wado 2nd Dan), and Dr. Harano Kazuyoshi (5th Dan) who will be conducting the seminar.
The seminar will last up to five days
The JKA seminar is taking place at Remera, in Notre Dame des Anges Primary school gymnasium, from September 15-20, 2022. It is aimed to build capacity for local instructors and promote them in the Dan ranking system.
Around 120 senior Karatekas are pursuing the trainings
