KIBAHA (Tanzania) - Rwanda's APR Basketball Club began their campaign in the 2026 Women's Basketball League (WBLA) Qualifiers with a decisive victory, defeating Kenya's Equity Hawks 91-56, marking the largest winning margin of the tournament so far. This opening match took place on Sunday in Kibaha, Tanzania.
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APR, bronze medalists in the last two WBLA editions, showcased a strong performance with key contributions from Olivette Tumukunde, Yacine Diop from Senegal, and Mozambique's Eleuteria Lhavanguane, who collectively scored 47 points. Despite the efforts of Lavin Auma Owiti, who led the Hawks in scoring, the Kenyan team faced a significant deficit, trailing by as many as 42 points during the match.
In another game, Burundi's Les Hippos narrowly defeated the host team, Vijana Basketball Club, with a final score of 84-82. This result leaves APR at the top of Group B, followed by Les Hippos, while Vijana finds themselves at the bottom of the standings.