{"id":120147,"date":"2026-02-20T13:13:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/sibomana-vows-all-out-fight-as-police-vc-chase-playoff-spot"},"modified":"2026-02-20T13:38:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:38:45","slug":"sibomana-vows-all-out-fight-as-police-vc-chase-playoff-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/sibomana-vows-all-out-fight-as-police-vc-chase-playoff-spot","title":{"rendered":"Sibomana vows all-out fight as Police VC chase playoff spot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Police VC middle blocker Placide Sibomana has said his side is determined to secure a top-four finish and book a place in the volleyball league playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Police climbed to fourth place after sweeping East African University Rwanda (EAUR) on Saturday, February 14, leapfrogging rivals Rwanda Energy Group (REG) in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>However, their path to the playoffs remains uncertain with three matches left in the regular season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re going to play as if it\u2019s our last game,\u201d the 34-year-old told Times Sport, adding, \u201cWe\u2019re regrouping to return to where we belong.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChanges affected us, starting with our captain\u2019s injury, which cost us four games we weren\u2019t expecting to lose. But luckily, our fight is not over.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Police still face a demanding run-in, with fixtures against APR VC, Kepler VC and Kigali Volleyball Club (KVC). REG, just one point behind, have two matches remaining \u2014 against APR VC and KVC \u2014 meaning every set and every point could prove decisive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is no room for error,\u201d Sibomana stressed. \u201cWe must treat every match like a final.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The current situation marks a stark contrast to last season, when Police topped the regular-season standings. Although they eventually fell short in the finals against APR VC, the law enforcers were widely regarded as title contenders.<\/p>\n<p>This season, however, they find themselves battling simply to secure a playoff berth.<\/p>\n<p>Sibomana attributed the team\u2019s struggles to major squad changes. Police lost six key players, including former captain Olivier Ntagengwa, Brazilian opposite hitter Matheus Bettin, setter Crispin Ntanteteri, middle blocker Emmy Twagirayezu and Sudanese player Achuil Nhial.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLosing players like that cost us a lot. It was difficult to rebuild chemistry, and that affected our performance early in the season. But as time goes on, the team is improving,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>Police return to action on Friday, February 20, against APR VC \u2014 a side they have not beaten since their 2024\/25 playoff clash.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Rwanda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. Police VC middle blocker Placide Sibomana has said his side is determined to secure a top-four finish and book a place in the volleyball league playoffs. Police climbed to fourth place after sweeping East African University Rwanda (EAUR) on Saturday, February 14, leapfrogging rivals Rwanda Energy Group (REG) in the standings. 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