RSSB Tigers secured their place in the next round after Lithuania’s Rytas Vilnius defeated China’s Shanghai Sharks 107-66 in the final Group A game played on Thursday.
The result saw Rytas Vilnius finish top of the group, while RSSB Tigers advanced with one win and one defeat.
The Rwandan side opened the tournament with a 107-89 loss to Rytas Vilnius but bounced back in their second game, defeating Shanghai Sharks 117-115 after recovering from a 19-point deficit.
In the semi-finals, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, RSSB Tigers will face the team that finishes top of Group B between Argentina’s Club Atlético Boca Juniors and NBA G League United of the United States. The two teams are scheduled to meet on Thursday afternoon.
RSSB Tigers are competing in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup for the first time after winning the 2026 Basketball Africa League title.
The tournament is taking place in Beijing, China, and features six continental champions, alongside Shanghai Sharks, who qualified as Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) champions, and Beijing Royal Fighters, representing the host nation.
