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REG u2018s Kami Kabange #20, Walter Nkuruziza #0 and Olivier Shyaka #10 chat during a recent league match at Amahoro Stadium. They take on APR in Game 1 of the best-of-three semi-finals on Friday. Sam Ngendahimana.

Basketball: Playoff Games to start this Friday

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Power forward Olivier Shyaka played a crucial role on the course to Rwandau2019s battle to the second round qualifiers. He is seen here preparing to take a free-throw against Uganda last Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria. Courtesy.

FIBA WCup Qualifiers: Rwanda to face Senegal in second round opener

Saturday, July 07, 2018

Point-guard Kenneth Gasana (with the ball) has appealed to his teammates that there is no time to relax. He is seen here during the 92-79 win over Uganda. Courtesy.

Gasana rallies teammates ahead of FIBA WC Qualifiers’ second round

Wednesday, July 04, 2018

Point-guard Kenneth Gasana posted 20 points and 7 rebounds as Rwanda defeated Uganda 92-79. Captured here during a friendly match against Mozambique (Sam Ngendahimana)

FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Bosnjak calls for early preps

Monday, July 02, 2018

Players listen to coach Maxime Mwiseneza's instructions in a time-out during the third quarter of the game against Uganda on Sunday. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwanda see off Uganda to seal second round berth

Monday, July 02, 2018

Elie Kaje (middle) contributed 16 points to the victory. / Courtesy

FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Rwanda see off Uganda to seal second round berth

Monday, July 02, 2018

Forward Darrius Garret (#11) scored 7 points as Rwanda heavily lost 111-70 to Nigeria on Saturday night in Lagos

FIBA WC Qualifiers: Rwanda face Uganda in a must-win game after Nigeria loss

Sunday, July 01, 2018

Patrick Habiyaremye (right) poses for a group photo with the youth team he mentors through Elite Sports Africa. File photo.

Habiyaremye on nurturing young basketball talents

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Kenneth Gasana (#12) tries to dribble past an opponent during Rwanda's 82-72 victory over Mali on Friday night at Lagos National Stadium. Courtsey

FIBA WCup Qualifiers: Gasana inspires Rwanda to a winning start in Lagos

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Star point guard Kenneth Gasana leads the team to face Mali in Group B opener today. He is seen here in a friendly match against Mozambique last Saturday at Amahoro Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana.

FIBA WCup Qualifiers: Rwanda take on Mali in Group B opener

Friday, June 29, 2018

Emile Kazeneza played a pivotal role in the U18 sideu2019s campaign to lift the Regional Zone 5 title last week in Tanzania. He is seen here in a past league game with Espoir at Amahoro Stadium .Sam Ngendahimana.

We must improve before AfroBasket finals, admits U18 Team Coach

Thursday, June 28, 2018

National team head coach Maxime Mwiseneza gives instructions to his players during a friendly match against Mozambique last Saturday. Sam Ngendahimana.

Basketball team with new coach in Lagos for FIBA WCup Qualifiers

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

National Basketball team's Gasana with the ball during a friendly match against Mozambique on Saturday at Petit Stade Amahoro. / Sam Ngendahimana

Basketball team coach relishes Mozambique friendly ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

The U18 ladies basketball team recorded an unbeaten run in Tanzania. Courtesy.

U18 Girls Team eye memorable debut at FIBA African Champs

Monday, June 25, 2018

Hamza Ruhezamihigo (R) against Mali in the qualifiers of the 2019 FIBA World Championship in Bamako in February 2018. File.

Basketball team take on Mozambique in final build up for WCup Qualifiers

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Center Hope Butera attempts to drop two points during their final encounter against Uganda yesterday at Uwanja wa taifa stadium.(Courtsey)

Basketball: Rwanda U18 ladies crowned Zone V champions

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Rwanda's shooting guard Thierry Nkundwa tries a three-pointer shot during their encounter with Uganda at Uwanja wa Taifa indoor stadium yesterday. (Courtsey)

FIBA Africa Zone V: Boys into the final, Girls team set to lift the title

Thursday, June 21, 2018

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Basketball team lines-up friendly against Mozambique ahead of WCup Qualifiers

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Rwanda's center Elias Ngoga vies for the ball with a Ugandan player at the kickoff yesterday at Uwanja wa Taifa indoor stadium in Dar es Salaam. / Courtesy

Basketball: U18 teams maintain winning streak in Zone V Champs

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

U18 Girls' national basketball team during a past training session at Amahoro Stadium. / Sam Ngendahimana

FIBA Africa Zone V: U18 boys maintain perfect start as girls get off to a positive note

Tuesday, June 19, 2018