Volleyball: Gisagara beat Kepler as league's second week begins
Saturday, October 25, 2025

Gisagara Volleyball Club opened the second week of the 2025/26 Rwanda Volleyball National League with a 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 17-25, 25-20) victory over Kepler VC in a thrilling encounter held on Friday, October 24, at Petit Stade in Kigali.

The southern-based giants, captained by Sylvestre Ndayisaba, came into the game with intent and took command early, winning the first two sets 25-22.

Kepler VC regrouped and responded strongly in the third set, claiming it 25-17 to narrow the gap. However, Gisagara regained their rhythm in the fourth and decisive set, winning it by 25-20 to secure their second victory of the season and return to Huye in high spirits.

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Earlier in the women’s category, Kepler WVC earned their first win of the season after defeating East Africa University Rwanda (EAUR) WVC in straight sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-22).

Under the guidance of head coach Florien Siborurema, Kepler WVC bounced back impressively after losing their first match against APR WVC. Meanwhile, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) suffered a surprise defeat in their opening fixture against Police WVC.

Police WVC, continued their strong form with a straight-set victory (25-15, 25-15, 28-26), even in the absence of their first setter, Iris Ndagijimana.

Action in the national volleyball league continues on Saturday, October 25, with the following fixtures:

Women:APR WVC vs RP-Huye WVC – 12pm

Men:-APR VC vs Kigali VC – 2pm

-Kepler VC vs Kirehe VC – 4pm

-Police VC vs RP-Ngoma VC – 6pm

-EAUR VC vs REG VC – 8 pm