RSSB Tigers head coach Henry Mwinuka has expressed confidence that his aspect can go on to win the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 title after the Rwandan membership secured a historic place within the championship remaining on Wednesday night time.
The Tigers defeated Egypt’s Al Ahly SC 106-97 in an exciting semifinal performed earlier than a sold-out BK Enviornment in Kigali, turning into the primary Rwandan crew ever to succeed in a BAL remaining — and attaining the feat of their debut look within the competitors.
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Craig Randall II led the scoring with 30 factors, whereas heart Oumar Ballo produced a dominant show off the bench with 20 factors and 17 rebounds. Teafale Lenard Jr., getting back from damage, additionally made a significant contribution with 19 factors.
Talking after the sport, Mwinuka stated the celebrations contained in the dressing room mirrored the significance of the achievement for each the membership and the nation.
“I’m so blissful. Individuals went loopy within the locker room,” Mwinuka stated in the course of the post-match press convention.
“I’m blissful for the gamers, for the historical past, for myself as head coach of RSSB Tigers, and for the followers.”
“The primary spherical in South Africa made folks imagine in us after we completed prime of the convention. As a nation, I can’t let the supporters down. I imagine we’re going to win the ultimate and make much more historical past,” he added.
RSSB Tigers completed prime of the BAL Kalahari Convention with an unbeaten report in the course of the competitors held at SunBet Enviornment in Pretoria, South Africa.
The Rwandan aspect will now await the winner of Thursday’s second semifinal between Angola’s Petro de Luanda and Libya’s Al Ahly Ly.
The BAL 2026 remaining is scheduled for Sunday, Might 31, at BK Enviornment in Kigali.
