Rwanda National Police

Rwanda National Police Volleyball Club (Police VC) has expressed strong confidence and readiness ahead of the 47th Africa Men’s Volleyball Club Championship, set to take place in Rwanda from April 22 to May 3.

The prestigious continental tournament will bring together the 24 best teams from 15 African countries, marking another major moment for Rwandan volleyball on the continental stage.

In preparation for the competition, Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, Hon. Nelly Mukazayire met with the Rwanda’s four participating clubs, including Police VC, APR VC, REG VC, and Kepler VC.

The meeting, which was held on Tuesday, April 21, at the Amahoro stadium, served as both a motivational session and a strategic briefing ahead of the highly anticipated championship.

Minister Mukazayire praised the players for their dedication to elevate the sport and underscored the government’s commitment to advancing sports development across the country.

She highlighted the progress Rwanda has made in volleyball, attributing it to the athletes’ resilience, talent, and discipline.

“The journey our country has gone through in sports, especially in volleyball, is because of your strength, your talent, and your dedication,” she said. “As a Ministry, we want to show you that we stand with you, and supporting you is our responsibility.”

She also emphasized the importance of nurturing young talent through grassroots programmes, noting the increasing emergence of skilled players from schools and universities. According to the Minister, strengthening this pipeline remains key to elevating Rwanda’s competitiveness on the continental stage.

“You have strength, you have ability, and you are fully supported,” she added. “If we put in effort, the trophy will remain in our country.”

Police VC enters the tournament in top form, currently leading the national league and boasting a fully fit squad. This will be the club’s second appearance at the championship, following their debut in Egypt in 2024.

Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Jackline Urujeni, Director of the Police Volleyball Team, expressed confidence in the squad’s preparation and ambition.

“We are well prepared. We have trained extensively, and having all our players available gives us confidence that we will perform well and achieve satisfying results,” she said. “We also have the ability to win the trophy.”

Urujeni pointed to the advantage of playing on home soil, where strong fan support and institutional backing are expected to boost the team’s performance.

The Police VC Head Coach Fred Musoni echoed this optimism, highlighting the team’s early preparations and competitive momentum heading into the tournament.

“We are prepared for this tournament because we knew about it early. It finds us already in a strong competitive spirit,” he said. “We are going to compete with some of the best teams in Africa, and if you want to measure your level, you compete with the best.”

Musoni also commended the unwavering support from the Rwanda National Police (RNP) leadership, the national federation, and the government, noting that the team has been fully equipped in terms of training and logistics.

With strong preparation, home advantage, and growing confidence, Police VC and fellow Rwandan teams are poised to make a significant impact as the continent’s top volleyball clubs converge in Rwanda.