As the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 Nile Conference tips off at the BK Arena in Kigali on May 17, Rwanda’s APR Basketball Club steps onto the court with one mission: secure a spot in the playoffs. This is more than just a competition for APR—it's a battle for national pride, legacy, and the chance to elevate Rwanda on the continental basketball stage.
The Rwanda Basketball League's (RBL) 15-time champions have left nothing to chance in their preparation for the Nile Conference qualifiers. The team has intensified training, sharpened tactical execution, and welcomed new talent to bolster its roster. Coach James Maye Jr. and his staff have instilled a sense of urgency and focus in their pursuit of a ticket to Pretoria.
Facing formidable opponents like Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya), Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya), and wildcard entrants Made by Basketball (South Africa), APR understands the stakes. The format leaves little room for error: with only the top two teams from each conference and two best third-placed teams advancing to the playoffs in South Africa, every possession counts.
Playing in front of a passionate local crowd at the 10,000-seat BK Arena, the team is banking on the energy and support of Rwandan fans to push them through the intense battles ahead. To every basketball lover, sports enthusiast, and proud Rwandan: now is the time to rally behind our Lions. Fill the BK Arena, and bring that unwavering spirit you are known for.
Let’s show the continent what home court advantage truly looks like.
Our squad is ready. The world is watching. Let's Go.