Rayon Sports dominate Rutsiro to Advance to Peace Cup Quarterfinals.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 18, 2025

Rayon Sports’ two second-half goals secured a 4-1 aggregate victory over Rutsiro FC, sealing their spot in the Rwanda Peace Cup quarterfinals.

On Tuesday, February 18, Rayon Sports defeated Rutsiro 2-0 at Kigali Pelé Stadium in the Round of 16 second-leg clash.

After a goalless first half, Omborenga Fitina broke the deadlock with a well-taken free kick, giving the Blues the lead. Aziz Bassane later doubled the advantage, sealing Rutsiro’s elimination from the tournament.

The 2-0 second-leg victory confirmed a 4-1 aggregate win, sending coach Robertinho’s side into the quarterfinals, where they await their next opponent.

Other teams advancing to the quarterfinals include Amagaju, who eliminated last year’s finalists Bugesera with a 2-1 aggregate win.

Mukura secured their spot by defeating Intare 2-0 on aggregate, while Gasogi advanced with a 3-1 victory over AS Muhanga.

Police FC, the reigning Peace Cup champions, will take on Nyanza on Wednesday at 1 PM, with Vision FC hosting AS Kigali at 3:30 PM and APR meeting Musanze at 6 PM—all at Kigali Pelé Stadium.

Gorilla FC will battle City Boys on Thursday.

Mamadou Sy’s injury-time goal rescued APR against AS Kigali.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 17, 2025

APR’s Mamadou Sy came off the bench to score an injury-time winner, as APR edged AS Kigali 2-1 on Sunday, February 16, closing the gap to three points behind leaders Rayon Sports.

APR dominated early, with Ugandans Dennis Omedi and Frank Kiwanuka causing problems for AS Kigali’s three-man defense. Despite APR’s pressure, the first half ended goalless.

Ouattara Djibril headed in Byiringiro’s cross to break the deadlock in the 67th minute. The citizens equalized in the 79th minute as Osee Iyabivuze’s shot deflected off Byiringiro.

In stoppage time, substitute Sy sealed the victory, sending the stadium into celebration.

Mamadou Sy’s goal kept APR just three points behind leaders Rayon Sports.

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APR now shifts focus to Mukura, while Rayon Sports prepares to face Amagaju.

Rayon Sports Deepen Kiyovu’s Woes

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 16, 2025

Rayon Sports defeated Kiyovu 2-1 on Rwanda Premier League Matchday 17, strengthening their lead at the top of the table while worsening Kiyovu’s struggles at the bottom of the standings.

Rayon Sports secured a 2-1 victory over Kiyovu on Saturday, February 15, at Kigali Pelé Stadium, returning to winning ways after a two-game slump.

After suffering a 2-1 defeat to Mukura and a 2-2 draw against Musanze, Robertinho’s side needed a strong response to maintain their position at the top of the standings.

Facing struggling Kiyovu, Fall Ngagne opened the scoring for the Blues in the 25th minute, finishing off a well-placed pass from captain Kevin Muhire. The goal marked the Senegalese striker’s 12th of the season, keeping him as the league’s top scorer.

Rayon Sports — Fall Ngagne tops the scoring chart.

Kiyovu responded 12 minutes later when Tansele Mosengo equalized, sending both teams into halftime level at 1-1.

In the second half, substitutes Abdoul Rahaman Rukundo and Hadji Iraguha combined effectively. Iraguha curled a right-footed shot inside the box in the 68th minute to restore Rayon Sports’ lead, which they defended until the final whistle.

Rayon Sports extended their lead to six points over APR, who have a game in hand. Rayon now have 40 points from 17 matches, while APR trail with 34.

Meanwhile, Kiyovu remains at the bottom of the table with just 12 points from 17 matches, deepening their relegation concerns.

Gikundiro will travel to Huye to face Amagaju on February 22, while Kiyovu will take on Gasogi on February 24.

Volleyball League: APR WVC Ends RRA’s Winning Streak.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 14, 2025

APR WVC ended Rwanda Revenue Authority’s (RRA) unbeaten run in the 2025 Rwanda Volleyball National League with a four-set victory, allowing Police WVC to take control of the league standings.

Armée Patriotique Rwandaise Women Volleyball Club (APR WVC) ended RRA’s impressive ten-game winning streak on February 14 at Petit Stade.

Coach Peter Kamasa’s side had lost to RRA in the first leg, but this rematch offered the perfect chance for revenge against the league’s only unbeaten team.

Missing their first-choice setter, Jennifer Tembo, RRA coach Elie Mutabazi relied on Denyse Uwingabire, but the team struggled to maintain the momentum they had built since the league’s kickoff on October 18.

The army team came out strong, winning the first two sets (25-18, 25-20) and putting RRA on the back foot.

The tax collectors battled to take the third set 28-26, but APR proved too strong, sealing the win with a 25-17 fourth set.

With this win, APR ties RRA at 28 points but trails on set ratio, while Police WVC tops the table with a 10-1 record and 30 points.

In another fixture, EAUR edged Kepler in a thrilling five-set encounter. The two university teams are battling for the fourth playoff spot, as the top three—Police, RRA, and APR—have already secured their places in the postseason.

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CAVB Zone V Club Championship: 18 Teams Confirmed So Far.

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Kenneth Lwanga

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February 14, 2025

Eighteen volleyball teams from six countries, including defending champions Rwandan Police VC and Kenya Pipeline, have confirmed their participation in the CAVB Zone V Club Championship, set to take place in 12 days in Kampala, Uganda.

The highly anticipated tournament is scheduled for February 26 to March 4 at Lugogo Indoor Stadium in Kampala.

With registration still ongoing, Uganda leads the women’s competition with five teams: KCB Nkumba, VVC, KCCA, Ndejje Elites, and Sport-S.

Defending champions Kenya Pipeline, South Sudan’s Cobra, Rwanda Police, and Tanzania Prisons join them, bringing the women’s teams to nine.

Uganda also has a strong presence in the men’s category, with KAVC, Nemo Stars, Sport-S, and UCU Doves representing the host nation. Other confirmed teams include Burundi’s Rukinzo and Muzinga, Tanzania’s Jeshi Stars, South Sudan’s Cobra, and Rwandan Police VC, the reigning champions.

Although the CAVB Zone V Club Championship is meant to be an annual event, last year’s edition was skipped.

The previous tournament was held in November 2023 at Kigali’s BK Arena, where Kenya Pipeline dominated the women’s final on November 19, sweeping Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) in straight sets (25-20, 25-23, 25-18).

In the men’s competition, Rwandan Police VC rallied after losing the first set to defeat Uganda’s Sport-S 3-1 (20-25, 25-14, 25-21, 25-17).

Crispin Ntateteri and Rose Magoi won MVP honors for men and women, respectively.

CAVB Zone V comprises 11 countries, and with registration still open, the list of 18 confirmed teams is not final—more teams are expected to join the competition.

Volleytines Party and Playoff Battles: What to Expect This Friday Night.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 12, 2025

The local governing body for volleyball and national league regulator, FRVB, is hosting the thrilling Round 10 matches on Friday night, coinciding with Valentine’s Day in an event named “Volleytines.”

As the league enters its final four rounds, teams are battling for playoff slots, making this stage crucial for title contenders.

To enhance the experience for volleyball enthusiasts, FRVB is set to host special “Volleytines” parties at Petit Stade, creating a unique blend of sports and love.

Volleytines—a fusion of volleyball and Valentine’s Day—features an exciting lineup of matches.

In the women’s category, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) will face off against APR, while Kepler takes on EAUR. In the men’s category, APR will battle REG, and KVC will challenge RP Ngoma at Petit Stade and NPC Gymnasium.

Speaking to FRVB’s communications officer, Amon B. Nuwamanya, he confirmed that the league schedule was not altered to align with Valentine’s Day but rather coincidentally falls on this special occasion.

“We have had volleyball games on Friday nights since the start of the season; we didn’t move our games to coincide with Valentine’s Day,” said Nuwamanya.

However, he hinted at special surprises for attendees: “We plan to make this Friday night special. An undisclosed artist, along with DJs, will entertain the volleyball lovers.”

On the women’s side, RRA—the only unbeaten team this season—looks to extend its dominance by handing defending champions APR their fourth loss of the campaign.

APR, coached by Peter Kamasa, has had a challenging season, losing twice to Police and once to RRA in the first leg.

The army team must respond on Friday to boost team morale and secure a favorable playoff position, as they have mathematically booked a place in the playoffs.

In the men’s category, the high-stakes clash between APR and REG is crucial, as both teams are still vying for playoff spots. Currently ranked third and fourth, they will be battling for crucial points to move closer to league leaders Police.

APR has an opportunity to claim second place if they overcome REG in this decisive encounter.

The Rwanda Volleyball National League has established itself as the premier Friday night sporting event, with Petit Stade becoming the home of volleyball action.

Volleytines tickets are available on Ticqet for 5,000 FRW, with an early bird price of 3,000 FRW.

Rwanda Names 13-Man Roster for AfroBasket Qualifiers Window 3.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 9, 2025

AfroBasket — Furaha, Muhizi, Antino, and Shema were all named in the roster announced by Dr. Sarr on Sunday.

Rwanda’s men’s national basketball team head coach, Dr. Cheikh Sarr, has selected 13 players to begin training for the third window of the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.

The roster features mostly local players, with only Noah Salim Bigirumwami and team captain Dieudonné Ndizeye Ndayisaba plying their trades abroad.

Bigirumwami and Ndizeye will join the team during camp, which begins on February 10, before they travel to Morocco for the competition.

Morocco will host the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers for Groups A and C in Rabat from February 21 to 23. Rwanda competes in Group C against Senegal, Cameroon, and Gabon.

In the previous round, which took place in Senegal as part of the second qualification window, Rwanda (1-2) finished third behind Senegal (3-0) and Cameroon (2-1).

Rwanda must secure a top-three finish in their group to qualify for the AfroBasket tournament, which will take place in Angola in August 2025.

Rwanda’s 13-Man Roster announced on Sunday : Antino Alvarezes Jackson, Ntore Habimana, Jean Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza, Lars Licken Ishimwe, William Robeyns, Dieudonné Ndizeye Ndayisaba, Steven Hagumintwari, Axelle Mpoyo, Bruno Shema, Prince Muhizi, Cadeaux de Dieu Furaha, Osborn Shema, and Noah Salim Bigirumwami.

REG tops Tigers to extend winning streak to five in the Rwanda Basketball League.

By

Evode Munyeshuri

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February 9, 2025

REG BBC dominated the Tigers 85-61, securing their fifth straight win and handing the Tigers their third consecutive loss in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL).

Rwanda Energy Group kept their winning streak alive with a victory over the Tigers on February 9 at Petit Stade.

Three-time RBL champions REG took control with a dominant 34-12 third quarter, outmatching a revamped Tigers team.

Five REG players hit double digits: Boissy, Thomas (14), Shyaka, Nshizirungu (11), and Umuhoza (10). Boissy shined with 12 rebounds, 8 assists, and a strong all-around game in just 24 minutes.

Tigers’ Nickelberry David Emre nearly had a triple-double with 19 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists, but REG’s depth made the difference, with their bench outscoring the Tigers’ 37-19.

REG — Nickelberry David Emre scored despite a tough challenge from Pieter.

REG’s win extends their streak to five games, placing them second behind APR, who also stand at 5-0.

Meanwhile, the Tigers now stand at 1-3, suffering consecutive losses to REG, APR, and the Patriots.

They will look to bounce back when they face Kepler on February 14 at LDK.

The Electricians will return to action in the RBL on March 7 after the national team commitments.

Uganda Beats Egypt to Clinch the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Zone V Slot.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 9, 2025

Uganda’s National Basketball Team, the Gazelles, stunned Egypt with a 74-63 victory to qualify for the Women’s AfroBasket 2025. The Gazelles avenged their 65-62 group-stage loss by defeating the hosts in a winner-takes-all matchup.

Uganda won the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Zone V Championship on Saturday, February 8, securing the sole zonal ticket.

Led by power forward Jane Asinde, Uganda secured a hard-fought revenge against hosts Egypt, dominating the first three quarters.

They outscored Egypt 19-18, 21-11, and 21-16 before the Egyptians attempted a late rally, winning the final quarter 18-13. However, Uganda maintained their lead to seal the victory with an 11-point margin, 74-63.

Also read this : Uganda’s Comeback Falls Short Against Egypt in Women’s AfroBasket Qualifiers

Uganda’s leading scorer and captain, Jane Asinde, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) and headlined the competition’s Best Five selection.

Uganda’s power forward was joined by South Sudanese guard Delicia Washington, Egyptian shooting guard Nadine Mohamed, Kenyan small forward Victoria Reynolds, and Egyptian center Raneem Elgedawy.

Other individual awards:
• Best Rebounder: Adut Bulgak (South Sudan)
• Best Blocker: Ines Nezerwa (Burundi)
• Best 3P Shooter: Nadine Mohamed (Egypt)

Burundi won the Fair Play trophy, while South Sudan took bronze.

This marks Uganda’s fourth qualification for the AfroBasket tournament, having previously participated in 1997, 2015, 2023, and now 2025.

Uganda’s Gazelles will join Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, and Rwanda, who qualified automatically from the last edition, along with Cameroon and Angola, the Zone IV and Zone VI winners.

The 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket (29th edition) will take place from July 25 to August 3 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Cole Elliot Lamar Drops 26 Points on His Patriots Debut

By

Evode Munyeshuri

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February 8, 2025

Patriots BBC’s new signing, Cole Elliot Lamar, delivered a game-high 26 points, leading his team to an 86-78 victory over Tigers and helping them return to winning ways in the Rwanda Basketball League.

On February 7 at LDK Gymnasium, Lamar led the Patriots to a crucial win over Tigers, helping them rebound from their loss to UGB. The American guard, who joined the team this week, quickly proved his value

The Patriots desperately needed a point guard following the departure of William Perry, and Lamar’s debut suggested he could fill that void effectively.

Lamar shot 8-of-19 from the field, including 4-of-11 from behind the arc, and converted 6-of-7 free throws to tally a game-high 26 points.

He received strong support from Steven Hagumintwari, who scored 22 points, and Frank Kamndoh, who added 14 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.

For Tigers, Fiston Irutingabo led the way with 15 points, followed by Pitchou Manga (14) and Nickelberry David Emre (13).

Despite adding Lamar, Munyandamutsa’s Patriots continue to struggle with roster balance. Against Tigers, their bench contributed only eight points, all scored by captain Olivier Kamilindi.

This game was key as they faced former coach Henry Mwinuka, who led them to three league titles.

The win over Tigers helped the Patriots recover from a 73-69 defeat against UGB, following their dominant 89-64 victory over Azomco in the season opener.

With a 2-1 record, Patriots currently sit in third place behind the undefeated APR and REG.

Up next, Patriots take on Orion tomorrow at 5 PM at Petit Stade in their fourth game of the season.

Rayon Sports dominate Rutsiro to Advance to Peace Cup Quarterfinals.

Rayon Sports’ two second-half goals secured a 4-1 aggregate victory over Rutsiro FC, sealing their spot in the Rwanda Peace Cup quarterfinals.

Mamadou Sy’s injury-time goal rescued APR against AS Kigali.

APR’s Mamadou Sy came off the bench to score an injury-time winner, as APR edged AS Kigali 2-1 on Sunday, February 16, closing the gap to three points behind leaders Rayon Sports.

Rayon Sports Deepen Kiyovu’s Woes

Rayon Sports defeated Kiyovu 2-1 on Rwanda Premier League Matchday 17, strengthening their lead at the top of the table while worsening Kiyovu’s struggles at the bottom of the standings.

Volleyball League: APR WVC Ends RRA’s Winning Streak.

APR WVC ended Rwanda Revenue Authority’s (RRA) unbeaten run in the 2025 Rwanda Volleyball National League with a four-set victory, allowing Police WVC to take control of the league standings.

CAVB Zone V Club Championship: 18 Teams Confirmed So Far.

Eighteen volleyball teams from six countries, including defending champions Rwandan Police VC and Kenya Pipeline, have confirmed their participation in the CAVB Zone V Club Championship, set to take place in 12 days in Kampala, Uganda.

Volleytines Party and Playoff Battles: What to Expect This Friday Night.

The local governing body for volleyball and national league regulator, FRVB, is hosting the thrilling Round 10 matches on Friday night, coinciding with Valentine’s Day in an event named “Volleytines.”

Rwanda Names 13-Man Roster for AfroBasket Qualifiers Window 3.

Rwanda’s men’s national basketball team head coach, Dr. Cheikh Sarr, has selected 13 players to begin training for the third window of the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.

REG tops Tigers to extend winning streak to five in the Rwanda Basketball League.

REG BBC dominated the Tigers 85-61, securing their fifth straight win and handing the Tigers their third consecutive loss in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL).

Uganda Beats Egypt to Clinch the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Zone V Slot.

Uganda’s National Basketball Team, the Gazelles, stunned Egypt with a 74-63 victory to qualify for the Women’s AfroBasket 2025. The Gazelles avenged their 65-62 group-stage loss by defeating the hosts in a winner-takes-all matchup.

Cole Elliot Lamar Drops 26 Points on His Patriots Debut

Patriots BBC’s new signing, Cole Elliot Lamar, delivered a game-high 26 points, leading his team to an 86-78 victory over Tigers and helping them return to winning ways in the Rwanda Basketball League.

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