RwandAir teams up with Basketball Africa League for a third successive year

RwandAir has become the official airline partner of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) through an extension of its highly successful sponsorship of the league for a third successive year. Through the partnership between BAL and the Rwanda Development Board, “Visit Rwanda” has been a Founding and Host Partner of the league since 2021.

Fans will be able to fly with the airline to watch the Playoffs and Finals, which will tip off this season on Saturday, May 20 at BK Arena in Kigali, and conclude on Saturday, May 27 when a new champion will be crowned.

Yvonne Makolo, RwandAir CEO, said: “We are proud to partner once again with the Basketball Africa League and welcome the league’s fans to Rwanda to witness the exhilaration of this season’s finals. “RwandAir recognizes the profound ability of sports to unite people, and we are thrilled to assume the role of the Official Partner of BAL Season 3.”

Fans can follow the event online via the official BAL social media accounts: @TheBal. From its hub at the heart of Africa at Kigali International Airport, RwandAir is renowned for its excellent on-time performance, customer service and safety.

Rwanda’s flag carrier continues to accelerate its ambitious growth strategy, and will be adding a direct service to Paris as its 25th destination in June.