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.
For more information about RwandAir and to book flights, please visit: www.rwandair.com
About RwandAir
Operating from Kigali, RwandAir is one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines with a reputation for delivering a premium service to all its customers, RwandAir operates 14 aircraft with an average age of just under six years. The airline currently offers services to 28 destinations across 22 countries throughout Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
About the BAL
The BAL, a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the NBA, is a professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa. The BAL builds on the foundation of club competitions FIBA has organized in Africa and marks the NBA’s first collaboration to operate a league outside North America. Fans can follow the BAL @theBAL on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and register their interest in receiving more information at theBAL.com.
