REG WBBC defeated APR WBBC 84–77 to win the Zone 5 women’s basketball championship in a thrilling all-Rwandan final held at the Filbert Bayi Olympafrica Centre in Kibaha, Tanzania, on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

REG WBBC made a strong start, taking a narrow 22–20 lead at the end of the first quarter. They increased their advantage in the second quarter, heading into halftime with a commanding 45–29 lead.

The energy company-backed side extended its advantage to 20 points early in the third quarter. However, APR WBBC fought back through Jessica Jackson, Yacine Diop and Eleuteria Lhavanguane, reducing the deficit to 65–55 heading into the final quarter.

APR continued its comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, cutting the gap to just five points at 69–64. REG responded by regaining control, with Kristina King helping maintain the lead as the game entered its closing minutes.

Despite APR’s late pressure, REG held on to secure an 84–77 victory and reclaim the Zone 5 title it lost to APR in 2025.

Jessica Jackson led all scorers with 31 points for APR WBBC, while Kayana Traylor contributed 25 points for the champions.

Both Rwandan teams have secured places in the 2026 Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), scheduled to take place in Alexandria, Egypt, from December 12 to 20.

In the 2025 edition, APR WBBC finished third after defeating Senegalese side SC Ville de Dakar 90–84.

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