Kigali Titans

The Kigali Titans are a Rwandan professional basketball team based in Kigali. The team plays in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL), the highest national level.

Kigali Titans
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LeagueRBL
Founded2021
HistoryKigali Titans
2021–present
LocationKigali, Rwanda
PresidentEugene Rubonera Junior
Head coachCyril Kalima

History

The organisation was founded in 2021 by pharmaceutical businessman Eugene Rubonera Junior after the FERWABA announced to create a national second division for men's teams.[1] Cyril Kalima assumed the function of head coach.

The Titans entered the RBL Division 2 in their debut season, and immediately won the 2021–22 championship that earned the promotion to the top-flight league.[2] The finals of the Division 2 were won 2–0 over Orion BBC. In July 2022, the team signed a $30,000 sponsorship deal with promotion company Afwego Inc.[3] In their second season, the Titans signed international players William Perry, Francis Azolibe and Álvaro Calvo Masa.[4]

Honours

Rwanda Basketball League Division 2

  • Champions (1): 2021–22[2]

References
  1. Sikubwabo, Damas (2023-01-11). "Kigali Titans: What you need to know about the ambitious topflight newcomers". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  2. Sikubwabo, Damas (2022-07-24). "Kigali Titans crowned national league champions". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  3. Nuwamanya, Amon (2022-07-29). "Basketball: Kigali Titans BBC Signs $30.000 Deal with Afwego". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  4. Sikubwabo, Damas (2023-02-15). "Spaniard Masa signs for Kigali Titans". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
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