Kepler VC and APR WVC open Volleyball League with triumph
The 2025–26 Rwanda National Volleyball League commenced with significant action on Friday, October 17, as the Kepler Volleyball Club men’s team delivered a commanding performance, while APR Women’s Volleyball Club reaffirmed its established dominance. Men’s League: Kepler makes a powerful statement In the women’s category, the record title holders, APR WVC, overcame a spirited challenge […]
African fighters gear up for PFL semifinals in Kigali
As the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa Semifinals approach, anticipation is growing across the continent. The event, scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at BK Arena in Kigali, marks a major milestone for the development of mixed martial arts (MMA) in Africa. At a press conference held on Wednesday, October 15, at Zaria Courts, participating […]
President Kagame Inaugurates Zaria Court
President Paul Kagame on Monday officially inaugurated Zaria Court Kigali, a $25 million sports and entertainment complex. This facility represents Rwanda’s commitment to youth development, innovation, and cultural initiatives. Nestled in Remera, Kigali, Zaria Court is a new development that aims to support Africa’s future through its people, culture, and the potential of its youth. […]
When women win, we all win: A day of empowerment with Giants of Africa
At École Notre Dame De La Providence, fifty young women, aged between 15 and 19, gathered on a newly constructed basketball court, one of many brought to life by the Giants of Africa foundation. This dedicated space for empowerment formed a crucial part of the 2025 Giants of Africa Festival, where the sport served as […]
APR BBC clinch historic 16th league title in style
APR Basketball Club have cemented their legacy as Rwanda’s most successful basketball team after defeating rivals REG 4-1 in the 2025 Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) finals at BK Arena. The victory not only secured APR’s third consecutive league championship following titles in 2023 and 2024 but also marked a record-extending 16th league title in the […]
Playoffs: Patriots edge APR in game 3 thriller as REG clinch finals spot with series sweep
Patriots BBC took control of their semifinal series with a hard-fought 65-59 win over rivals APR BBC in Game 3, putting themselves just one win away from booking a spot in the Rwanda Basketball League finals. It was a do-or-die game for APR, who came in looking to bounce back, but Patriots star guard Williams […]
REG, Police VC claim titles at 2025 Genocide Memorial Volleyball Tournament
The spirit of remembrance blended with fierce competition as the 2025 Genocide Memorial Volleyball Tournament (GMT) wrapped up at Kigali’s Petit Stade on Sunday, June 22. Over three days of intense matches, 21 teams from Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan gathered not only to compete but to honor the volleyball community members lost during […]
RBL playoffs: APR strikes back as REG nears finals
The Rwanda Basketball League semifinals continue to deliver high drama as both series remain tightly contested following Sunday’s Game 2 matchups at BK Arena. APR BBC leveled the series 1-1 against Patriots BBC, while REG BBC took a commanding 2-0 lead over UGB BBC with another impressive victory. In the headline game, APR BBC bounced […]
RBL playoffs deliver instant drama: Patriots, REG take game 1
The Rwanda Basketball League playoffs tipped off thrillingly on Friday night at BK Arena, with Patriots BBC and REG BBC drawing first blood in their respective semifinal matchups. Both teams delivered strong performances, setting the tone for what promises to be an intense best-of-five series. In the headline clash, Patriots BBC handed APR BBC a […]
BAL5 finals: Al Ahli Tripoli crowned champions
Libya is on top of African basketball once again. Al Ahli Tripoli have officially been crowned BAL5 champions, following a commanding 88–67 victory over defending title holders Petro de Luanda on Saturday evening at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. In what was expected to be a close showdown, Al Ahli Tripoli dominated from […]
