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Basketball team in Kigali, Rwanda From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tigers Basketball Club is a Rwandan semi-professional basketball team based in Kigali. Founded in 2019, it entered the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) in the same year.

Founded2019
HistoryTigers BBC
(2019–present)
LocationKigali, Rwanda
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LeagueRwanda Basketball League
Founded2019
HistoryTigers BBC
(2019–present)
LocationKigali, Rwanda
Team colorsGreen and Yellow
   
ChairmanFrancis Shyaka
Head coachHenry Mwinuka
OwnershipFrancis Shyaka
Websitetigers.rw
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History

The club was founded by entrepreneur and former basketball player Francis Shyaka.[1] The Tigers' best result was their 4th place in the 2021–22 season and their participation in the semifinals. In December 2024, the team signed Henry Mwinuka, a five-time winning RBL coach, as their new head coach.[2]

The Tigers won their first trophy when they won the Rwanda Basketball Cup in 2025.[3] In the beginning of the following 2026 season, they also won the Super Cup.[4]

Arena

Since its establishment, the Tigers have played in several courts provided by the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL), however, the team has plans to construct an own arena in the future.[5]

Honours

Season by season

Playoffs berth
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Season Tier League Regular season Postseason Cup competitions Head coach
FinishPlayedWinsLossesWin %
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2020–21 1 NBL 13th[a] 14 5 9 .357 Did not qualify Robert Mugabe
2022 1 RBL 4th 24 15 9 .625 Lost semifinals (Patriots) 0–2
2023 1 RBL 7th 22 11 11 .500 Did not qualify
2024 1 RBL 7th 18 8 10 .444 Quarterfinalist (RC)
2025 1 RBL 5th 16 10 6 .625 Winner (RC)
Regular season record 94 49 45 .521 0 regular season champions
Playoffs record 2 0 2 .000 0 championships
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  1. Includes games in both Stage One and Stage Two.[6]

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