Tag: Rwanda
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Rwanda – Cycling: Looming scandal at the Federation
The Rwanda Cycling Federation is currently hit by a major scandal which has led to a series of resignations, including that of the president. Some members of the federation are currently in detention. Cycling in Rwanda is currently in the grip of a scandal. The president of Rwanda’s cycling governing body (FERWACY), Abdallah Murenzi, has…
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Rwanda – Football: A championship on the rise
Rwanda’s soccer championship, which kicks off on August 18, is attracting an increasing number of foreign players. Most of them come from Burundi, Rwanda’s neighboring country. Other players from West Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are also coming in large numbers. This season, football fans will be hoping to see a quality…
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Women’s Afrobasket 2023: How Mali smothered Senegal
Since the start of the Afrobasket Féminin 2023, Mali has shown its ambitions. The Eagles followed up with a second victory over Senegal (72-49). A success built on a well-thought-out strategy. Kigali – Two matches, two defeats, Senegal are in any shape or form during this Afrobasket Féminin 2023. Nobody expected it. After two months…
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Women’s Afrobasket 2023: Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire create a sensation
This Saturday’s big performance at the Afrobasket came from Uganda. The Gazelles upset 12-time African champions Senegal in Group C. Côte d’Ivoire also put in a fine performance, beating Angola. Guinea fell to Mozambique, while Egypt dismissed the DRC. Uganda surprise Senegal (85-83) Uganda creates a sensation at the 2023 Women’s Afrobasket.The Ugandans beat Senegal…
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Women’s Afrobasket 2023 – Top players: Djeneba Ndiaye the Eagle perched high in the hills
Day 1 of the Women’s Afrobasket came to a close on Friday with victories for Mali, Rwanda, Cameroon and Nigeria. Some of the players who shone for their country were Djenaba Ndiaye (25 pts), Destiney Promise Philoxy (18 pts) and Carine Silatsa (13 pts, 10 rbds). African runners-up Mali made a successful start to the…
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Rwanda – Alphonse Munyentwari: “I will fight anything that gets in the way of football”
Alphonse Munyentwari was elected head of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) on Saturday 25 June for a two-year term. He replaces Olivier Mugabo Nizeyimana, who resigned in April this year. The former governor of southern Rwanda is tasked with developing football, starting with the youth categories. Alphonse Munyentwari, you have just been elected to head…
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Rwanda-International Peace Marathon: Kenyans too strong for the competition
Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes were out in force at the 18th edition of the International Peace Marathon in Kigali (Rwanda). In the men’s race, the Kenyans won everything, while in the women’s race the prizes were shared between the Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes. The race began at 6am GMT on Sunday 11 June. More than…
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BAL 2023: Stade Malien vs Al Ahly and Douanes vs Petro in semi-finals
The posters of the semi-finals of the 3rd edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) are known. Stade Malien-Al Ahly and AS Douanes-Petro will face each other this Wednesday, May 24 for a place in the final. Petro Luanda had a tough time to beat Abidjan Basket Club Fighters (88-84). Carlos Morais (18 pts0, Childe…
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BAL 2023: REG vs Al Ahly the attraction of the quarter finals
The Nile Conference has lowered its curtains last Saturday with the success of Cape Town Tigers and Al Ahly before City Oilers and Seydou Legacy Athletic Club on the same score (80-70). Thus, we now know the posters of the quarterfinals of the season 3 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). They are Stade Malien-Cape…
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Rwanda – Primus League (D23): APR FC solidly in the lead
APR FC, which won a tough match against Marines (3-2), is still jealously guarding its first place. Rayon Sport, who drew 1-1 with AS Kigali, lost the second place to Kiyovu Sport who beat Etincelles 2-1. With seven days to go, the title is still up for grabs for APR, Kiyovu Sport and Rayon Sport.…