Players of Patriots of Rwanda and Rivers Hoopers of Nigeria challenge for the ball during the opening game of the the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Kigali, capital city of Rwanda, May 16, 2021. The professional league, taking place at Kigali Arena from May 16-30 under strict COVID-19 guidelines, is a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) that features 12 club teams from across Africa. It also marks the NBA's first collaboration to operate a league outside North America. (Photo by Cyril Ndegeya/Xinhua)
