Seventeen volleyball teams will take part in the inaugural edition of the regional Africa Zone V Club Championship from February 19-24 at Amahoro Stadium. The teams, that have confirmed their participation, represent five countries out of twelve that comprise the Zone V region, but more teams are expected to register until the February 5 deadline. Hosts Rwanda will field four teams; APR, UTB, REG and APR. “We are expecting an exciting and highly competitive tournament. Teams have until February 5 to register,” said Gustave Nkurunziza, the Africa Zone V president. He added that the tournament will benefit participating teams in terms of preparations ahead of this year’s CAVB African Club Championship to be staged in Egypt on April 1-10. Confirmed teams: Burundi:Amical club Rwanda: Gisagara, REG, UTB and APR Kenya: Equity Bank, Prison Mombasa and KDF Uganda:Sports S, Nemo Stars, Ndejje, KAVC and UCU Tanzania:Jeshi Stars, Tanzania Police, Magereza and JKT editorial@newtimes.co.rw
