The Rwanda National Volleyball League finals resume at Petit Stade on Saturday after a two-week break, with Rwanda Energy Group Volleyball Club and Kepler WVC fighting to keep their title hopes alive.
Police VC in the men’s category and APR WVC in the women’s division lead their respective best-of-five finals series 2-0 and head into Game 3 knowing that victory would seal the championship.
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Saturday’s action will begin with the women’s third-place playoff between Police WVC and RRA WVC before the highly anticipated finals clashes in both categories.
In the women’s final, APR WVC, coached by Justine Kigwaria, will enter Game 3 full of confidence after recording back-to-back victories over Kepler WVC.
Despite trailing 2-0 in the series, Kepler showed remarkable resilience in Game 2, stretching APR to a dramatic five-set contest. Much attention will again be on in-form attacker Fatoumata Binta Bah, who has scored more than 15 points in each of the opening two matches.
APR, however, will rely on the experience of key players such as Benita Mundayisenga, setter Linar Ogwera Achieng, and captain Valentine Munezero as they seek to complete a clean sweep and lift the title.
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In the men’s final, REG VC return to league action boosted by their impressive bronze-medal finish at the recent African Men's Volleyball Club Championship.
However, REG will remain without outside hitter Sam Engwau, who is sidelined with an ankle injury sustained during Game 1.
The team will instead look to the attacking trio of Nicholas Matui, Merci Gisubizo, and setter Crispin Ntanteteri as they attempt to prevent Police VC from wrapping up the series.
Police VC, coached by Fred Musoni, are chasing a historic league title after becoming the first Rwandan club to reach the final of the African Men’s Volleyball Club Championship earlier this season.
The law enforcers will once again depend on influential players including Elphas Makuto, setter Brain Melly, and middle blocker Frank Shyaka.
Shyaka heads into Game 3 with renewed confidence after being named Best Middle Blocker at the continental championship, further strengthening his reputation as one of Rwanda’s brightest volleyball talents.
Meanwhile, the battle for bronze also continues. In the men’s category, Kepler VC have already secured third place after defeating Gisagara VC in straight matches.
In the women’s bronze-medal series, Police WVC hold a commanding 2-0 lead over RRA WVC heading into Game 3.
Game 3 fixtures
Women
Bronze: Police WVC vs RRA WVC — 1pm
Finals: APR WVC vs Kepler VC — 3:30pm
Men
Finals: REG VC vs Police VC — 6pm