President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame joined thousands of supporters at Kigali’s BK Arena on Friday evening to watch Rwanda’s women’s national basketball team face Great Britain in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup pre-qualifiers.
Despite losing to Great Britain, Rwanda secured second place in their group, earning a spot in Saturday’s semi-finals.
The hosts’ progression marks a significant step for Rwanda’s women’s basketball programme as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.
Details of Rwanda’s semi-final opponents are yet to be confirmed by the Rwanda Basketball Federation.
The tournament, currently underway in Kigali, has drawn considerable local interest, with the presidential couple’s attendance highlighting the significance of the event for the nation.
