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

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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.

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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

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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.

APR Stun Kepler 105-80 to Maintain Perfect Start in Rwanda Basketball League 2025.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 6, 2025

APR Basketball Club dominated Kepler with a commanding 105-80 victory in the Rwanda Basketball League, extending their perfect 4-0 record and securing the top spot.

A decisive 15-point advantage in the second quarter paved the way for APR’s triumph in the game played on Thursday, February 6, at Petit Stade.

The back-to-back defending champions led Kepler by nine points in the first quarter (26-17). However, a dominant second quarter (37-22) widened the gap significantly, making it difficult for Kepler to stage a comeback.

In a high-scoring game filled with three-pointers, Kepler managed to edge APR in the third quarter (24-23), momentarily halting APR’s momentum as they rotated their entire roster.

By the final quarter, APR had the win in sight, letting their bench play more. They outscored Kepler 19-17 in the last period, sealing the game at 105-80.

All APR players saw at least 10 minutes of action, with Ali Kazingufu being the only one who didn’t score. Aliou Diarra led the game with 27 points on an efficient 11-14 shooting, while Osborn Shema recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Kepler, missing two key players—Olivier Turatsinze and Chad Bowie Jordan, both former league MVPs—relied heavily on Imani Rutayisire and Herve Irakoze.

The duo combined for 40 points, scoring 20 each, but their efforts weren’t enough to prevent Kepler from suffering their second consecutive league defeat.

APR shot 43-75 from the field, including 10-31 from beyond the arc, while Kepler went 29-74, making 11-28 from three-point range. APR dominated the paint with 66 points compared to Kepler’s 32.

With the win, APR maintains their perfect 4-0 start, followed by REG at 3-0. Kepler now stands at 1-2.

Both teams will return to action on Sunday, February 9, at LDK, with APR facing UGB and Kepler taking on Espoir.

Uganda’s Gazelles Crush Burundi to Reach the Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Zonal Final

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 6, 2025

Uganda’s Gazelles crushed Burundi 66-30 in the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, finishing the group stage with a 3-1 record and securing a place in the winner-takes-all Zonal final.

Coming off a crucial 89-63 victory against South Sudan, the Gazelles capitalized on facing a weaker Burundi side to seal a top-two finish in the group.

Burundi started strong, leading the first quarter 17-14, thanks to Ines Nezerwa’s seven points.

However, Coach Nicholas Natuhereza’s squad dominated defensively, limiting Burundi to just five points per quarter for the rest of the game and winning the last three quarters (15-4, 17-5, 20-4) to seal a commanding 36-point victory.

With the game under control, Coach Natuhereza rotated his squad, resting key players Paige Robinson, Hope Akello, Shakirah Nanvumbya, and captain Jane Asinde—who all logged over 33 minutes in the previous win against South Sudan.

No player exceeded 28 minutes, allowing Jamila Nansinkombi and Melissa Akullu, who didn’t feature against Kenya, valuable playing time.

Both players seized the opportunity, delivering double-digit performances. Zama led all scorers with 14 points and six rebounds, while Akullu contributed 12 points and seven boards.

Nezerwa, aka Giti, led Burundi with a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Uganda’s victory secures their spot in the final, likely against Egypt, the only team to defeat them in this campaign. A win for Egypt over South Sudan today would set up the final with Uganda on February 8 at Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall.

The Zone V winner will earn a spot in the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Uganda’s Comeback Falls Short Against Egypt in Women’s AfroBasket Qualifiers

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Evode Munyeshuri

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February 4, 2025

The Uganda National Basketball Team, the Gazelles, fought hard to overcome a 14-point deficit, but foul trouble proved costly as they fell to Egypt 62-65 in their second game of the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Qualifiers.

The February 4 match at Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall saw Uganda welcome back Jamila Nansikombi after five years, though she had little impact after missing the first game due to visa issues.

The Gazelles struggled early, trailing 14-23 at the end of the first quarter, with the deficit growing to 14 points in the first two minutes of the second. However, Nicholas Natuhereza’s side mounted a strong comeback, narrowing the gap to just one point at halftime (32-33).

Egypt took control in the third quarter, limiting Uganda to just nine points. The Gazelles scored their first basket after six minutes, finishing the period behind 41-46.

Jane Asinde and Hope Akello led Uganda’s final-quarter charge, claiming their first lead at 51-50 after six minutes. However, Akello fouled out, and Nanvubya was in foul trouble, allowing Egypt, already in the bonus, to capitalize and regain momentum.

With 1:25 remaining, the game stood tied at 59-59, but Hala Elshaarawy and Farida Abdelnabi sank back-to-back layups to give Egypt a four-point cushion.

Uganda’s Robinson Paige responded with two free throws, but Elshaarawy’s late layup restored a two-possession lead with 19 seconds left.

Asinde had a chance to cut the deficit but converted only one of two free throws, sealing the 62-65 loss.

With this result, the Gazelles sit second in the standings behind undefeated Egypt.

Uganda takes on South Sudan Wednesday in a second-place battle following South Sudan’s win over Kenya.

A victory would improve Uganda’s standing before facing Burundi, the group’s weakest team, with the top two teams battling in a winner-takes-all final for a spot in the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025.

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.

APR Stun Kepler 105-80 to Maintain Perfect Start in Rwanda Basketball League 2025.

APR Basketball Club dominated Kepler with a commanding 105-80 victory in the Rwanda Basketball League, extending their perfect 4-0 record and securing the top spot.

Uganda’s Gazelles Crush Burundi to Reach the Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Zonal Final

Uganda’s Gazelles crushed Burundi 66-30 in the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, finishing the group stage with a 3-1 record and securing a place in the winner-takes-all Zonal final.

Uganda’s Comeback Falls Short Against Egypt in Women’s AfroBasket Qualifiers

The Uganda National Basketball Team, the Gazelles, fought hard to overcome a 14-point deficit, but foul trouble proved costly as they fell to Egypt 62-65 in their second game of the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Qualifiers.

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