Rwamagana and Musanze District were crowned winner of the 2024 National Goalball Heroes Cup 2024, which took place over the weekend at Kimironko basketball courts.

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The tournament, organized as part of honouring national heroes in Rwanda, brought together four teams in both the men and women's categories.

In the men's category, Gisagara defeated Musanze 3-1 in the semifinals to set a final date with Rwamagana who booked the final ticket after edging Ngororero 5-1.

Rwamagana went on to clinch the trophy after defeating Gisagara 5-4 in the final. Ngororero claimed third place after a narrow 5-4 win over Musanze.

"We are so excited. The competition was tough but we did what he was supposed to with maximum. Being a Heroes Cup made the competition much more value.

We faced tough competition from our opponents because we played a team that has players representing the national team. We worked as a team and followed coach’s instructions and, we got what we deserved," said Rwamagana captain Ange Uwihirwe.

Menawhile, Musanze took home the title in women’s fray after beating Ngororero 4-2 in the final.

Musanze had previously defeated Rwamagana 5-4 in the semifinals, while Ngororero advanced to the final by beating Rubavu 3-2.

Rubavu secured third place by defeating Rwamagana 4-3.