REG VC defeated Police VC in 4 units (25-22, 26-24, 20-25, 25-22) in Saturday’s Recreation 3 to pressure the Rwanda Nationwide Volleyball League finals collection right into a fourth recreation.
Benon Mugisha’s aspect averted a collection sweep by denying Police the victory that may have secured the best-of-five title.
REG entered the Petit Stade trying energized by the return of hitter Sam Engwau, who had been sidelined with an ankle damage suffered in Recreation 1. His comeback lifted the workforce’s morale, notably outdoors hitter Nicholas Matui, who was not too long ago named one of the best participant in his place on the 2026 African Males’s Volleyball Membership Championship.
Matui showcased his high quality within the opening set with relentless attacking play, serving to REG declare it 25-22.
Police, aiming to maneuver one step nearer to the title, responded strongly within the second set. Nevertheless, with the rating tied at 24-24, surprising assaults from Elphas Makuto, arrange by Mind Melly, went lengthy with out a contact, handing REG a vital set level earlier than they closed the set 26-24.
Police bounced again within the third set with improved blocking. Coach Fred Musoni launched Emmanuel Mugisha as a center blocker to strengthen the protection, whereas attacker Elphas Makuto and captain Eric Kwizera led the offensive cost as Police took the set 25-20.
REG remained composed within the fourth set and executed their recreation plan successfully, sealing the match with one other 25-22 victory.
“We had time to relaxation and that’s why this victory got here residence. It additionally labored in my favor as a result of I had time to get well from my damage. Going ahead, we’re going to examine our opponents properly and see if we are able to make Recreation 4 ours as properly,” Engwau informed Instances Sport.
Elsewhere, APR WVC had been topped champions of the 2025/26 Rwanda Nationwide Volleyball League girls’s class after defeating Kepler in an exciting five-set closing (22-25, 25-17, 25-20, 16-25, 15-10). The victory marked a powerful comeback for APR after dropping final season’s title to Police WVC.
Within the bronze medal playoffs, Police WVC defeated Rwanda Income Authority (RRA) 3-2 (18-25, 25-14, 25-21, 22-25, 15-9) in a dramatic Recreation 3 tie-breaker.
Recreation 4 of the lads’s finals collection will probably be performed on Saturday, Might 16.
