{"id":117314,"date":"2025-12-13T16:09:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/mbesutunguwe-leads-police-over-apr-to-claim-top-spot"},"modified":"2025-12-13T17:06:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T17:06:41","slug":"mbesutunguwe-leads-police-over-apr-to-claim-top-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/mbesutunguwe-leads-police-over-apr-to-claim-top-spot","title":{"rendered":"Mbesutunguwe Leads Police Over APR to Claim Top Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Police HC closed Phase One of the National Handball League at the top of the regular season standings after defeating rivals APR HC 34\u201328 in a tightly contested derby played on Friday, December 12, at Petit Stade.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams entered the match unbeaten, but it was Antoine Ntabanganyimana\u2019s side that emerged victorious, largely thanks to outstanding performances from star players Samuel Mbesutunguwe and Yves Kayijamahe who scored 21 goals between them.<\/p>\n<p>The encounter began at a high tempo, with both teams battling for control during the opening 30 minutes. APR adopted a defensive approach in the first half, but Police\u2019s relentless attacking play proved too strong, allowing them to take an 18\u201316 lead at halftime.<\/p>\n<p>Police HC maintained their offensive momentum in the second half, repeatedly breaking through APR\u2019s defensive wall and gradually widening the gap. Their dominance eventually saw them seal a convincing 34\u201328 victory at full time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were ready for this game. 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