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:

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!