Young Africans Have Completed The Signing Of Dickson Job From Mtibwa Sugar

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January 11, 2021

Young Africans Have Completed The Signing Of Dickson Job From Mtibwa Sugar — Dickson Job signing contract | Photo Young Africans

Tanzania youngster defender Dickson Job has today signed a deal to play for Young Africans.

11th January 2021, Monday afternoon, Dar es salaam and Jangwani based club, Young Africans has announced and unveiled a 20-year-old Tanzanian international defender, Dickson Nickson Job from Mtibwa sugar on a 2-year contract.

Dickson Job is said to have impressed the coach Cedric Kaze when Young met Mtibwa Sugar in the first leg game played in Morogoro. Cedric admired Job’s ability to play football, courage, confidence and the way he cleared all dangers in front of the goal.

Dickson is among the players coach Etienne Ndayiragije will be using in CHAN scheduled to start on the 16th of this month in Cameroon. Tanzania belongs to group D along with Zambia and Guinea.

It is expected that He will join Yanga once they return to the country after CHAN when they will be preparing for Mbeya City game.

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Kenya Star Wamukota Bush To Remain Loyal To Rwanda Side Patriots.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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January 8, 2021

Kenya Star Wamukota Bush To Remains Loyal To Rwanda Side Patriots. — Wamukota extended his stay in Patriots

BKBNL Champions Patriots have extended the contract of their pillar players and also signed Hitayezu from RP-IPRC Kigali.

The champions are strengthening the squad ahead of the preparations for the 2021 Championship and the final games of the Basketball Africa League on dates that have not yet been announced.

Among the players that have extended their contracts are;

Kenya international Wamukota Bush. The 2.13 m center signed a 2-year contract stay.
Steven Hagumintwari, 27 years old Rwandan forward who arrived at the club in 2017 from RP-IPRC Kigali extended his contracts for 2 years.
2018/2019 BKBNL Most Valuable Player, Dieudonne Ndizeye Ndayisaba. One of the club’s top scorers in last 2 seasons, signed a two-year contract extension. He joined this basketball club in 2017 from RP-IPRC Kigali too.
Burundian International Guibert Nijimbere, who had been playing for the club for a year, also extended his contract another two years with the club.

The Patriots seem to be lucky enough as they once again approach RP-IPRC Kigali to acquires the services of yet another player, the big man, Leonard Hitayezu. He signed a 3-year contract.

Patriots new Center from RP-IPRC Kigali, Leonard Hitayezu | Courtesy Photo

Patriots, 4 times Rwanda Basketball National League champions are boosting their squad in preparation to be Rwanda flag bearers and East Africa representative in the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL).

24 hours after guiding the team to the CAF champions league group stage , coach Sven Vandenbroeck resigned.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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January 8, 2021

24 hours after guiding the team to the CAF champions league group stage , coach Sven Vandenbroeck resigned. — Sven Vandenbroeck | Courtesy Photo

Simba SC head coach Sven Vandenbroeck has left the club a day after helping the Tanzanian giants qualify for the CAF Champions League Group Stages.

In the statement released by a club, it is reported that the Belgian manager left the club by a mutual agreement. Selemani Motola who was serving as an assistant coach will be a caretaker while the team is in search for the new head coach.

“The Board of Directors of Simba Sports Club announces to its members and fans that we have parted ways with our Head Coach, Sven Vandenbroeck. By mutual consent Simba Sports Club thanks coach Sven for the success achieved during his time with the Club, where we won the Tanzania Premier League, the FA Cup, the Community Shield and qualified for the group stage of the African Champions League.

In light of the above, Assistant Coach Selemani Matola will hold the position vacated by Sven up until we announce a new person for the role. We recognize that Sven will always be part of the Simba family. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. “

The coach, who is not accused of low productivity, One of the most frequent recalls is that the coach’s relationship with the players has not always been good, especially with Meddie Kagere, last season top scorer by starting him on the bench several times.

Sven, who arrived in Simba in 2019, led the team 55 games, winning 39, drawing 10 and lost 6 games. He won the Vodacom Premier League, Federation Cup and Charity Shield Cup. Last season, He was named coach of the year in Tanzania.

The Kenya Basketball Federation Wants AfroBasket Qualifiers Window 2 in Kenya

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Evode Munyeshuri

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January 8, 2021

The Kenya Basketball Federation Wants AfroBasket Qualifiers Window 2 in Kenya

The 2nd window of the AfroBasket Qualifiers is scheduled to take place between 19th and 21st February 2021 and Kenya Basketball Federation wants the hosting rights for the tournament.

Kenya Basketball Federation, the basketball governing body of Kenya has proposed a budget 13 KSH (440M UGX, 18M RWF) for the organising the AfroBasket Qualifiers’ 2nd window. KBF assistant secretary-general Ambrose Kisoi explained that the funds would be used to meet accommodation, local transport, and venue expenses in addition to preparing the national team, the Morans.

“We are expecting feedback from the government on Saturday (January 9) on the budget we submitted and the Covid-19 protocols,” said Kisoi. Kenya is in Group B with Senegal, Angola, and Mozambique and all the four nations have placed bids to host their group mentioned Kisoi.

“We (Kenya Basketball Federation) have already submitted the bid to Fiba Africa and we stand an equal chance of winning the hosting rights. The successful bidder will be known on January 20,” Kisoi added.

The Morans will be under the guidance of head coach Cliff Owuor despite his appointment to coach Rwanda side APR BC. Owuor helped the Morans win 1 out of the 3 games they contested to finish 3rd with 4 points behind Angola with 5 points in the 1st window of the AfroBasket Qualifiers 2021.

The AfroBasket 2021 is scheduled for August 24th to September 5th, 2021 at Kigali Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.

Pre-CHAN Mini tournament in Kigali: Rwanda shares spoils with Congo in 4 goals thriller.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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January 7, 2021

Pre-CHAN Mini tournament in Kigali: Rwanda shares spoils with Congo in 4 goals thriller. — Courtesy Photo | Rwanda FA

‏In preparation for the CHAN scheduled in Cameroon, the Rwanda National team played a preparatory match with Congo Brazzaville in Kigali.

The Rwanda National Football team, Amavubi hosted Congo Brazzaville at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali on this Thursday in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations (CHAN).

This game was behind closed doors with limited coverage as asked by the head coach so that their opponents in the Africa Cup of Nations do not know the tactics he will use. Amavubi came from behind to draw and ended the game 2-2. With Police FC midfielder Martin Fabrice and a forward Mico Justin scoring on the side of Rwanda to cancel out Congo’s 2 goals lead through Bersyl Obassi.

Rwanda was supposed to host 2 countries in this kind of mini-tournament preparing CHAN however, Namibia pulled out because of Corona Virus infection in their squad hence only two teams, Rwanda and Congo participating. They will play another game on Sunday, January 10, 2020.

CHAN is scheduled for 16 January to 7 February 2021, and Rwanda will compete in Group C along with Morocco, Togo and Uganda.

Natukunda Rachael’s Love For Golf Keeps Growing Day By Day

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Kenneth Lwanga

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January 7, 2021

Natukunda Rachael's love For Golf Keeps Growing Day By Day

16-year-old Natukunda Rachael joined AFRIYEA Golf Academy in September as one of the pioneers at the academy.

The 16-year-old has made two incredible achievements in a space of less than one month. She took first place in the Juniors’ Category at the Captian’s Tournament and also 1 runner up at the recently concluded Basaliza At 95 Golf Tournament. All this happened in late December.

Natukunda Rachael took everyone by surprise yesterday when she became the first academy student to get an eagle on a par 4 that is a (two) on one of the toughest holes at Tooro golf club. This particular hole has been named “Valley of Tears” because of the notorious challenge it has brought to many golfers at the club. However much this is a dreaded hole, Rachael used a driver and added in a chip that went straight into the hole. Only 2 shots!

Racheal’s passion for the golf has been as a result of Macklin Nsenga’s progress in golf who she looks at as her Idol. Macklin Nsenga is a renowned young golfer that has made life through ranks to be where she has reached now. Her last win came at the Uganda Ladies open 2020 when she became the 3^rd runner up.

Natukunda Rachael has set the bar high for her course mates in particular, Edward Rubongoya who has also learnt a lot from the Academy

KCCA FC Fought Well But AS Kigali Advance To Next Stage Of CAF Confederation Cup

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Kenneth Lwanga

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January 6, 2021

Kigali City-sponsored club, AS Kigali has advanced to the CAF Confederation playoff stage on away goal advantage.

In this match, KCCA FC team entered the pitch with intentions to overcome a two-goal lead that they did not in actual sense concede in the first leg but were penalized by CAF for failing to produce the minimum number of players for a match to be played. The failure came after numerous players tested positive for COVID-19. KCCA made the effort to travel to Kigali with the minimum number of players but upon testing prior to the game in Kigali, more players returned positive tests hence the walkover.

Goal poacher Brian Aheebwa lifted KCCA FC’s hopes when he scored 1 minute after the match was well underway. In the 35th minute, the goal machine, bought from Mbarara City last season, scored another goal to bring the aggregate level and increase the chances for his side to progress to the next stage.

After conceding the second goal, AS Kigali head coach Eric Nshimiyimana substituted the midfielder and captain Ntamuhanga with a striker Ortomal Alex to align 4 forwards on pitch; Muhadjili, Lawal, and Tshabalala. 5 minutes after the break, Nigerian Aboubakar Lawal was fouled in the box and Muhadjili Hakizimana converted a penalty to give AS Kigali the aggregate lead and made the host’s task even bigger.

However, the 21 years old KCCA goal poacher Brian Aheebwa did not stop scoring and in the 77th minute, he netted the third goal for his team and his third in the game. At the time, the chances for Kampala rose again while the team from Kigali started to waste time until the game ended and AS Kigali progressed to the playoff stage.

Brian Aheebwa. hat trick hero and Uganda Premier League current top scorer’s efforts were not enough to help his team advance to the next stage | Photo: KCCA

AS Kigali will have to wait until Friday to know their opponent in the draw that will be held in Egypt on January 9, 2021.

CAF Champions League: Tanzania Power house, SC Simba Qualify for the Group stage for the third time

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January 6, 2021

CAF Champions League: Tanzania Power house, SC Simba Qualify for the Group stage for the third time — Simba | Courtesy Photo

Simba’s success comes after overcoming a goal conceded away with a heavy 4-0 win over this Zimbabwean side, Platinum FC.

Before the game, five players plus three staff members tested positive for COVID-19 on the visitors’ side.

In the game, 39 minutes were enough for Simba to open the scoring. Tanzanian defender, Erasto Nyoni converted a spot kick after Luis Miquissone was fouled in the box.

15 minutes after the break, Shomari Kapombe doubled the lead for the home side before John Bocco and Zambian maestro Clatous Chama made it 3 and 4 respectively. The last two goals come in additional time

It is not the first time the Vodacom Premier League Champions have reached this stage. In 2003, Simba beat the Egyptian champions, Zamalek in the CAF Champions League second round to qualify to the group stages, after having beaten Santos of South Africa in the first round.

In 2019, the Tanzania side went through the CAF Champions League group stage again before they got eliminated by DRC giants, TP Mazembe in Quarterfinals.

Elsewhere, An impressive performance for Congolese sides, TP Mazembe and AS Vita Club who managed to qualify for the Champions League group stage. The same to South Africa, Both Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chief have gone through. Not forgetting Algerians MC Alger and CR Belouizdad.

Jimmy Enabu – ‘We expect the competition to be better than it was in the first window’

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Kenneth Lwanga

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January 5, 2021

Jimmy Enabu - 'We expect the competition to be better than it was in the first window' — Courtesy Photo

Silverbacks and City Oilers player Jimmy Enabu happy to be back in training as they prepare for the 2nd window of the AfroBasket Qualifiers 2021.

The Silverbacks are back in non-residential training as they prepare for the 2nd window of the AfroBasket Qualifiers 2021 to be held between 19th and 21st February 2021 — venues to be announced.

Uganda is 2nd in Group E with leaders Egypt, Cape Verde, and Morocco respectively with high chances of qualifying for the AfroBasket scheduled to take place at Kigali Arena, Kigali, Rwanda from August 24th to September 5th, 2021.

Head coach Mandy Lutwama Juruni is guiding the local players through this non-residential training. “looking at the first window, we already lost a player through injury, Mugenga. Who is a 2 and 3 and 1. So, we really needed to cover that gap up. And we thought Caesar Kizito would be given a chance for that,” said the head coach.

Captain Jimmy was among the players who attended the training camp. “We are happy to be back and our eyes on the price. So, we are ready to work hard and get ready for the 2nd window. We anticipate that the games will be harder. So, even the way we are practising is in such a way that we expect the competition to be better than it was in the 1st window,” said Jimmy Enabu.

Jimmy Enabu was very instrumental in the 1st window where he helped the Silverbacks emerge second in Group E and remains first-team choice material for the technical staff. The team plans to have a 2 weeks camp before the 2nd window games start.

BURUNDI: Primus League second leg to kick off on 9th January

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Evode Munyeshuri

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January 5, 2021

BURUNDI: Flambeau Hold On To Table Summit Seat As Primus League continues

The Burundian Football Association, FFB has announced the dates for the start of the second leg of the Primus League.

In accordance with the decision made by the FFB Executive Committee at a meeting held on 26th December, a calendar has been released indicating the start of the second leg of the Burundi Primus League. The matches of the 16th round are scheduled for January 09, 2021. The most-anticipated game of MatchDay 16 will be in Makamba province at Nkurunziza Peace Park between Aigle Noir and Vital’O.

Full Fixtures of Primus League MatchDay 16

In the 15 rounds played, Muyinga’s Olympic is leading with 27 points followed by Flambeau and Rukinzo with 26 points. Muzinga is still trailing at the bottom of the table with 7 points.

The Burundian Football league is a championship highlighted with a small number of goals on the pitch. Of the 15 rounds played in the first leg, no team has averaged at least two goals per game. Flambeau is the league’s best attack so far with 26 goals scored in 15 matches while Olympic and Dynamik have the best defences after conceding only 11 goals each.

Standings Table

BURUNDI: Primus League second leg to kick off on 9th January — Ranking after the 15 first Rounds

Vital’O’s Shaka Tresor and Inter star’s Murutabose Hemedy are co-leaders at the top of scorers’ chart with 8 goals followed by 7 goals from Pascal Ramadhan of Olympic.

Top scorer’s Chart

The second leg games are expected to begin with changes in the technical staff. Hussein Nahimana resigned from his duties at Inter Star and the responsibilities have been given to his former assistant coach, Abin Habimana. Diomede Ngabonziza has been promoted to the head coach post in Olympic Star and Jean de Dieu Rukundo takes over in Musongati.

For more details about Burundi Primus League, check this link

Young Africans Have Completed The Signing Of Dickson Job From Mtibwa Sugar

Tanzania youngster defender Dickson Job has today signed a deal to play for Young Africans.

Kenya Star Wamukota Bush To Remain Loyal To Rwanda Side Patriots.

BKBNL Champions Patriots have extended the contract of their pillar players and also signed Hitayezu from RP-IPRC Kigali.

24 hours after guiding the team to the CAF champions league group stage , coach Sven Vandenbroeck resigned.

Simba SC head coach Sven Vandenbroeck has left the club a day after helping the Tanzanian giants qualify for the CAF Champions League Group Stages.

The Kenya Basketball Federation Wants AfroBasket Qualifiers Window 2 in Kenya

The 2nd window of the AfroBasket Qualifiers is scheduled to take place between 19th and 21st February 2021 and Kenya Basketball Federation wants the hosting rights for the tournament.

Pre-CHAN Mini tournament in Kigali: Rwanda shares spoils with Congo in 4 goals thriller.

‏In preparation for the CHAN scheduled in Cameroon, the Rwanda National team played a preparatory match with Congo Brazzaville in Kigali.

Natukunda Rachael’s Love For Golf Keeps Growing Day By Day

16-year-old Natukunda Rachael joined AFRIYEA Golf Academy in September as one of the pioneers at the academy.

KCCA FC Fought Well But AS Kigali Advance To Next Stage Of CAF Confederation Cup

Kigali City-sponsored club, AS Kigali has advanced to the CAF Confederation playoff stage on away goal advantage.

CAF Champions League: Tanzania Power house, SC Simba Qualify for the Group stage for the third time

Simba’s success comes after overcoming a goal conceded away with a heavy 4-0 win over this Zimbabwean side, Platinum FC.

Jimmy Enabu – ‘We expect the competition to be better than it was in the first window’

Silverbacks and City Oilers player Jimmy Enabu happy to be back in training as they prepare for the 2nd window of the AfroBasket Qualifiers 2021.

BURUNDI: Primus League second leg to kick off on 9th January

The Burundian Football Association, FFB has announced the dates for the start of the second leg of the Primus League.

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