Rwanda starts FIBA U18 African championship campaign in style

- September 2, 2024
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Brigitte Nibishaka
Brigitte Nibishaka

Rwanda U18 - South Africa U18 102-37

Rwanda started FIBA U18 African championship campaign in style beating South Africa U18 102-37. Rwanda dominated all the quarters at the University of Pretoria.
Brigitte Nibishaka (F-2003) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and Vanessa Camara notched 22. Yvonne Muhawenimana (SG-2002) netted 19, whilst Vestine Tuyisenge posted 17. Leah Faurholm answered with 9 points in a loss and Ntokozo Thonga had 8.
Rwanda and South Africa are placed in Group A alongside Tunisia and Cameroon.

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