Gisagara VC defeated Kirehe VC in straight sets (25-19, 25-21, 25-23) on Saturday at Petit Stade to maintain third place in the 2026/27 regular-season standings.

Both sides went into the encounter determined to secure victory. However, Gisagara proved the stronger team, claiming all three sets to take maximum points.

Gisagara made a strong start, relying on key players, including middle blocker Ronald Muvara, South Sudanese James Achille and Kenyan Kathbart Malinga, to put pressure on Kirehe’s defence and claim the opening set 25-19.

Kirehe coach Viateur Sibomana attempted to change his team’s approach after recognising the need to inject fresh energy into the squad while maintaining the experience of players such as Samuel Niyogisubizo, setter Cedrick Ngaboyintwari and Ugandan Gedeon Angiro.

Sibomana rested Angiro and introduced young player Thierry Munyinya. However, Muvara continued to lead Gisagara’s attack, helping his side withstand Kirehe’s tactical adjustments and win the second set 25-21.

Gisagara maintained its momentum in the third set, holding off Kirehe’s challenge to secure a straight-set victory and take all three points back to the Southern Province.

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"After the matches against REG and APR, particularly what we experienced in the first two sets, we knew this opponent could come from behind. Winning this match was therefore a top priority for us. We are now looking ahead to the remaining two games, which we do not want to miss,” Muvara said in a post-match interview.

In another men’s encounter, East Africa University Rwanda came from behind to beat Kigali Volleyball Club in a four-set thriller (21-25, 36-34, 25-17, 25-19).

In the women’s category, RP-Huye WVC registered their first victory of the 2026/27 season after sweeping Ruhango WVC in straight sets (25-19, 25-22, 25-22).

Elsewhere, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) secured a four-set victory over Kepler WVC, winning 25-23, 12-25, 25-12, 25-14.