Recap

 

Mission: To raise awareness about health, fitness, and wellness, highlighting the importance and benefits of physical activity, teamwork, unity, peace and collaboration; and encourage individuals to live healthy, active and productive lives.

Guest Of Honor:

Guest of Honor- Mr. Richard Mwilipanga Lupembe – Minister Plenipotentiary, Public Affairs, Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania.

The 2025 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic Event Schedule (Please Arrive On Time):

Time Event Item
11:30 am-12:00 pm Arrival of Players, Guests and Guest of Honor.
12:00 pm-12:15 pm Hosts: Opening The Event, Welcoming and Introducing The Guest of Honor, Introducing Some Tanzanian Community Elders and Leaders In Attendance.
12:15 pm-12:17 pm One-Minute Moment of Silence- Rest In Peace David Mbaga, Community Member, Our Friend, Our Family and Head Coach of Ruaha Wild Dogs.
12:17 pm-12:25 pm Pre-Game Team Photos of All 4 Teams: All Coaches and Players In Their Complete Team Jerseys.
12:25 pm-12:35 pm Game 1, Women’s Game, Player Introductions.
12:35 pm-12:40 pm DJ: US National Anthem.
12:40 pm-12:45 pm DJ: Tanzanian National Anthem.
12:45 pm-12:50 pm Guest of Honor Speech.
12:50 pm-1:30 pm Game 1- Women’s Game: Mikumi Leopards vs. Zanzibar Sharks.
1:30 pm-1:40 pm Game 2, Men’s Game, Player Introductions.
1:40 pm-2:40 pm Game 2- Men’s Game: Ruaha Wild Dogs vs. Serengeti Hyenas.
2:40 pm-2:50 pm Guest of Honor: Presentation of Championship Trophies and Awards.
2:50 pm-2:55 pm Champions and Award Winners: Post-Game Team Photos.
2:55 pm-3:00 pm Chairman’s Gratitude Remarks and Closing The Event.

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GAME 1- WOMEN: MIKUMI LEOPARDS VS. ZANZIBAR SHARKS

Game’s Time Format: 2 Halves of 15 Minutes of Stoppage Time In Each Half of Regulation; and 5 Minutes of Additional Overtime Periods In Case of A Tie Until A Winner Is Found. There is a 5 minute break between each half.

WOMEN’S TEAMS:
1. MIKUMI LEOPARDS (Gold/White Colors)

Head Coach: _________________.

Starting Lineup:
1. Makayla Salukele- 1 (Point Guard)- CAPTAIN
2. Dr. Theresia Kobelo Mkangara- 2 (Shooting Guard)
3. Deotila Kasambo- 3 (Small Forward)
4. Grace Kambira- 4 (Power Forward)
5. Salma Kasambo- 5 (Center)

Reserves:
6. Neema Kakoko Chilewa- 6 (Shooting Guard)
7. Irene Mshiu- 7 (Shooting Guard)

Absentee Reserves:
13. Salama Madoffe- 14 (Guard)

2. ZANZIBAR SHARKS (Columbia Blue/White Color)

Head Coach: _________________.
Starting Lineup:
1. Kierstyn Liming- 3 (Point Guard)
2. Joyce Temigunga- 1 (Shooting Guard)- CAPTAIN
3. Edna Ngowi- 4 (Small Forward)
4. Jennifer Mahemba- 7 (Power Forward)
5. Jamila Said- 5 (Center)

Reserves:
6. Sophia Mkamba- 2 (Shooting Guard)

Absentee Reserves:
13. Yvonne Makundi- 6 (Power Forward)

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Welcome!

Details

Date Time League Season Full Time
July 4, 2025 12:00 pm Women's Rwabutaza Basketball Classic 2025 30'

Venue

Rep Field House- New Albany
5524 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230

Results

Team12TOutcome
Mikumi Leopards099Loss
Zanzibar Sharks353671Win

Mikumi Leopards

# Player Position PTS REB AST STL BLK FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
1Makayla SalukeleGuard950004944.4020.01250.00500
2Dr. Theresia Kobelo MkangaraGuard02000020.00000000221
3Deotila KasamboForward01000020.00000000120
4Grace KambiraForward000000000000000020
5Salma KasamboCenter030100000000000311
6Neema Kakoko ChilewaGuard00000030.00000000020
7Irene MshiuGuard020000000000000220
 Total 91301041625.0020.01250.0013112

Zanzibar Sharks

# Player Position PTS REB AST STL BLK FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
3Kierstyn LimingGuard5162100232979.32366.70005101
1Joyce TemigungaGuard1242406875.00000000402
4Edna NgowiForward210001425.00000001011
7Jennifer MahembaForward650003560.00000000510
5Jamila SaidCenter020000000000000221
2Sophia MkambaGuard000000000000000010
 Total 71184140334671.72366.700061255

Officials

RefereesTime KeepersScore KeepersStatisticians
Joseph Kingu Malekela
Paul Materu
Hans LundengaJennifer MutabirwaFrank Mwemezi
Leticia Mutabirwa
Linus Muki Buhanza
Yuliks Ulinda Ali