The Rwanda national basketball team is set to battle for a spot in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket finals as they participate in the third and decisive window of the qualifiers from February 21-23 in Rabat, Morocco. With the competition heating up, the team’s fate hangs in the balance as they strive to secure one of the available slots in Group C.
Under the guidance of head coach Cheikh Sarr, Rwanda currently sits third in the group, alongside basketball powerhouses Senegal, Cameroon, and Gabon. In the previous qualification window held in Dakar, Senegal, the team struggled against tough opponents, suffering defeats to both Senegal and Cameroon. However, a dominant 90-63 victory over Gabon reignited their hopes and ensured that they remained in the race for qualification. That win was crucial, keeping Rwanda’s dreams alive despite the earlier setbacks.
The team has since traveled to Morocco, where they have spent the last few days playing buildup matches against the host nation in preparation for this high-stakes window.
Qualification Scenarios
With Angola already securing an automatic spot as the tournament hosts, only 15 places remain up for grabs. For Rwanda, the path to qualification is straightforward, they need to win just one of their three upcoming games to advance. A victory over Either opponent would be enough to secure their place in the tournament finals.
This format provides a significant opportunity for Rwanda, as three out of the four teams in Group C will qualify. The pressure is on, but the task is clear: one win, and the dream stays alive.
Upcoming Fixtures
Rwanda kicks off their campaign against Senegal on February 21 before taking on Cameroon the following day. The final and most decisive match will be against Gabon on February 23, a game that could define their journey to AfroBasket 2025.
With high stakes and a determined squad, all eyes will be on the Rwandan team as they take on the continent’s best, hoping to write another chapter in their basketball history.
The road so far
