Rwanda Basketball Federation
| FIBA Africa | |
|---|---|
 Association crest | |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Headquarters | Kigali |
| President | Desire Mugwiza |
| Website | ferwaba |
The Rwandan Amateur Basketball Federation (French: Fédération Rwandaise de Basketball Amateur) is the governing body of basketball in Rwanda. It operates the Rwanda national basketball team as well as the top-tier NBL and other amateur leagues.
History[]
In 1930, basketball was first brought to Rwanda by catholic priests and the first games were played in high schools in the South Province. After the independence in 1962, new teams were created in the army and from some public institutions. In 1974, the Rwandan Basketball Federation was created and the first national league started three years later.[1]
References[]
- ^ "About Ferwaba – Rwanda Basketball Federation". Retrieved 22 November 2019.
External links[]
Categories:
- Sports organizations established in 1974
- Sports governing bodies in Rwanda
- Basketball in Rwanda
- National members of FIBA Africa
- 1974 establishments in Rwanda