Basketball: RSSB Tigers yamenye itsinda izaba irimo mu Gikombe cy’isi

RSSB Tigers BBC from Rwanda will compete in Group A alongside Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania) and Shanghai Sharks (China) at the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup. The tournament runs from February 22–27, 2026, at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

About the Tournament

• 36th edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, featuring six teams from different continents.
• RSSB Tigers represent Africa after winning the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) by defeating Petro de Luanda 90–88 in the final at BK Arena.
• Other participating teams:
  • Rytas Vilnius (Europe)
  • Boca Juniors (South America)
  • Beijing Royal Fighters and Shanghai Sharks (Asia)
  • NBA G League United (North America)
• Teams are divided into two groups of three. The top two from each group advance to the semifinals.

Schedule

• Group A: RSSB Tigers, Rytas Vilnius, Shanghai Sharks
• RSSB Tigers vs. Rytas Vilnius: February 22, 2026
• RSSB Tigers vs. Shanghai Sharks: February 23, 2026