WNBA Star Nia Clouden Signs Short-Term Contract with REG Women: Exciting News in Women’s Basketball

Rwanda Energy Group (REG) women’s basketball club recently made a splash by signing Nia Clouden, a talented point guard from the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

REG spared no expense in securing the American player, as part of the club’s proactive strategy to reinforce their roster in preparation for the upcoming FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball Africa (AWBL) set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from December 11-19.

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At just 23 years old, Clouden already has an impressive career, playing for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. She initially made her mark in college basketball at Michigan State before being selected as the 12th overall pick in the 2022 WNBA draft.

Club head coach Esperance Mukaneza shared with Times Sport that the American star is expected to arrive in the country on Monday evening and will begin training with the team on Tuesday.

With rigorous training sessions taking place at Lycée de Kigali Gymnasium, Mukaneza is confident that the team’s newly acquired talent positions them to compete for a medal placement in Cairo this December.

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REG secured their spot in the FIBA Africa Women Basketball League (AWBL) following their impressive performance in the 2023 Zone Five Women’s championship, where they reached the final but lost to eventual champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).