Bitok challenges Volleyball team to 'pass' Cameroon test

The National volleyball team head coach Paul Bitok has warned his players that only those who prove their worth against Cameroon will earn a place in the final team that will play in the Africa Zone V Championships slated for May 1-6 in Kigali.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015
The national volleyball team trains at Amahoro indoor stadium recently. The team plays the first of its three friendlies today. (Sam Ngendahimana)

The National volleyball team head coach Paul Bitok has warned his players that only those who prove their worth against Cameroon will earn a place in the final team that will play in the Africa Zone V Championships slated for May 1-6 in Kigali.

Cameroon, which is a continental powerhouse, plays Rwanda in the first of three friendlies this evening. The national volleyball team will be boosted by the fact that last year they beat Cameroon 3-1 in a world cup qualifier.

"We need to win these games for the good of our preparations, it will boost our morale and give us a strong mentality ahead of the upcoming matches,” Bitok said.

The team arrived in Douara, yesterday afternoon and held a training session ahead of their first game against the hosts.

Bitok also praised RwandAir for sponsoring the national team. The airline will meet the transport costs of the team.

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