The Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA) announces an exciting partnership with RwandAir as the official carrier of the FIBA AfroBasket 2021 by extending a special discount for everyone flying to Rwanda to experience the continental showpiece set to start on 24th August to 5th September 2021.
To receive the special offer, fans and journalists are urged contact their respective national federations in their home countries for more details.
This partnership is considered a further confirmation of Rwanda’s commitment to continue investing in the growing African sports industry as a gateway for the youth to express themselves and lay a foundation for a better future.
“This is a great opportunity for everyone across the world who would love to watch the FIBA AfroBasket 2021 and visit Rwanda. We welcome you to enjoy the games and experience the Land of Thousand Hills,” said Desire Mugwiza, the president of FERWABA.
The CEO of RwandAir, Yvonne Makolo said : “It is a privilege to support Africa’s senior national teams through the FIBA AfroBasket 2021 taking place here in Kigali which we believe will foster and develop talent as the teams compete for the title.”
“As a proud African carrier, RwandAir is committed to continue uniting people through sport and championing African talent,” added Yvonne Makolo.
RwandAir flies to 25 destinations worldwide including 20 on the African continent, two in Europe, two in Asia and one in the Middle East with 22 of these active at the moment.
These include Abidjan, Abuja, Accra, Bangui, Brazzaville, Brussels, Bujumbura, Cape Town, Cotonou, Dar es Salaam, Douala, Dubai, Harare, Johannesburg, Kilimajaro, Kinshasa, Lagos, Libreville, Kigali, London, Lusaka and Nairobi.
Sixteen teams from across the continent will compete in the 30th edition of the FIBA AfroBasket. The Kigali Arena will host all the 36 games of the competition with the final taking place in Sunday, September 5.
