Reigning Rwandan champions APR Women VC dominated Uganda’s Sport-S with a commanding 3-0 victory, securing their second consecutive win in the ongoing CAVB Zone V Club Championship.
Lugogo, March 1 – APR registered back-to-back wins in the championship, clinching a semifinal spot and strengthening their title ambitions.
Following a straight-set victory over Uganda’s VVC, the 2023-24 Rwanda National Volleyball League champions stunned Sport-S, the tournament hosts and one of Uganda’s legendary clubs, in a match that lasted 1 hour and 17 minutes.
The army team took the first set 25-20, the second 25-17, and sealed the win with a dominant 15-15 third set.
Their consecutive group-stage victories secured a semifinal berth in the women’s category.
In a post-match interview, APR’s head coach, Peter Kamasa, who consistently attributes success to divine intervention, praised both God and his players for following instructions.
“I am a man helped by God. I can prepare everything the right way and still not achieve a positive result, but with God’s hand, everything falls into place,” Kamasa stated.
He added, “We played well, but most importantly, the players followed my instructions. This tournament provides hope, especially for young talents like Diane and Alba [Albertine], who are developing their skills on the path to professionalism.”
“The Zone V Championship highlights emerging players, paving the way for them to secure opportunities abroad, which boosts confidence for the future.”
Despite a rough start in the Rwanda National Volleyball League—losing to direct rivals RRA and Police in the regular season—Kamasa’s team found its rhythm, finishing the season strong and heading into the postseason as the third seed.
According to Kamasa, the CAVB Zone V Club Championship presents a valuable challenge that will help shape APR’s end-of-season performance.
“The intense competition we are facing here will strengthen us and build confidence for the upcoming National League playoffs and the CAVB Club Champions League,” said the reigning Rwandan champion.
Team captain and receiver-attacker Valentine Munezero reaffirmed that APR’s primary goal remains lifting the CAVB Zone V Club Championship trophy.
“We are in the semifinals now, but we take it one game at a time. Our ultimate goal is to win the trophy. We are here to fight for it,” Munezero stated confidently.
Rwanda’s APR will face KCB Nkumba in the semifinals. Should they emerge victorious, they will take on the winner of the Sport-S vs. the defending champions Pipeline in the final.
