The reigning champions, Police VC, defeated hosts Sport-S in a thrilling tie-breaker—a rematch of last edition’s final—to secure an all-Rwandan final in the CAVB Zone V Club Championship 2025, held in Kampala, Uganda.
Rwanda National Police VC edged Uganda’s Sport-S in a tie-breaker on March 3, repeating their previous final victory in the first semifinal of the 2025 CAVB Zone V Club Championship.
Police capitalized on their quarterfinal rest after advancing past Cobra by walkover, while Sport-S battled through a tough Uganda derby against Kampala’s powerhouses, Nemo Stars.
Memory Dube’s Sport-S, having eliminated KAVC in straight sets, entered the semifinal determined to avenge their previous final defeat, fueled by strong support from the Lugogo crowd.
The well-rested Police VC claimed the first set 25-22, but Sport-S, the current Uganda Volleyball League champions, responded with a 28-26 win, igniting the home spectators.
Police, carrying their domestic dominance onto the international stage, took the third set 25-22 and started the fourth set strongly.
However, as hosts of the CAVB Zone V Club Championship, Sport-S fought back valiantly. Led by Jonathan Tumukunde, Duke Kyomukama, Kathbart Malinga, and veteran Otim Dikens, they mounted a fierce challenge against Police VC.
The high-intensity fourth set saw Sport-S level the match 2-2 after a thrilling 30-28 win, forcing a decisive fifth set.
The final set was one-sided, as the fresh-legged Matheus Bettim Sekamana returned to the court alongside Eric Kwizera ‘Kiganza’, Emmy Twagirayezu, Shyaka, and Eliphas Makuto. Their solid coordination with Crispin Ntanteri’s passes made it difficult for the hosts to keep up.
Sport-S struggled to withstand Police VC’s powerful spikes, eventually falling 15-7, ending their CAVB Zone V Club Championship campaign once again at the hands of Rwanda’s Police VC.
With this 3-2 victory, Police VC advanced to the final, ensuring an all-Rwandan showdown as the second semifinal featured REG VC and APR VC.
In the women’s final, APR WVC is set to take on Kenya’s Pipeline. Pipeline, the defending champions, will be looking to retain their title, with all finals scheduled to take place later today at Lugogo Indoor Stadium.
