REG VC have been topped 2025/26 Nationwide Volleyball League champions after defeating Police VC 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-23) within the decisive Recreation 5 of the finals on Sunday, Might 17, at Petit Stade.
Ugandan coach Benon Mugisha marked a historic return by guiding REG again to league glory in his comeback season, securing one other nationwide title.
REG confirmed composure and confidence within the opening set, recovering strongly from earlier setbacks to edge Police VC 25-22.
Within the second set, Coach Mugisha made a key tactical adjustment, changing center blocker Emmy Twagirayezu with Peace Twagirayezu to strengthen the protection. The change proved efficient as REG efficiently neutralized Police attackers Elphas Makuto and Gideon Makuto. Police additionally struggled creatively, with setter Brian Melly unable to generate efficient attacking alternatives, permitting REG to cruise to a dominant 25-14 win within the set.
Within the third set, REG setter Crispin Ntanteteri orchestrated play brilliantly, combining successfully with exterior hitters Merci Gisubizo and Nicholas Matui to finish the straight-sets victory.
“The boys gave the whole lot on the courtroom. My goal was to stay unbeaten because the second section. Though we confronted some setbacks, we managed to beat them and at last win the trophy,” Mugisha mentioned.
Police VC completed with the silver medal, whereas Kepler VC claimed bronze within the males’s class.
Within the ladies’s class, APR WVC have been topped champions, whereas Kepler WVC secured silver and Police WVC took bronze.
Particular person Awards
Males
Greatest Server: Placide Sibomana (Police VC)
Greatest Receiver: Merci Gisubizo (REG VC)
Greatest Setter: Crispin Ntanteteri (REG VC)
Greatest Attacker: Nicholas Matui (REG VC)
Greatest Blocker: Emmy Twagirayezu (REG VC)
Greatest Libero: Jules Niyigena (Kepler VC)
MVP: Nicholas Matui (REG VC)
Girls
Greatest Server: Hope Musaniwabo (Kepler WVC)
Greatest Receiver: Benitha Mukandayisenga (APR WVC)
Greatest Setter: Linah Ogweng Achieng (APR WVC)
Greatest Attacker: Binta Fatoumata (Kepler WVC)
Greatest Blocker: Albertine Uwiringiyimana (APR WVC)
Greatest Libero: Yvonne Umugwanada (APR WVC)
MVP: Benitha Mukandayisenga (APR WVC)
