{"id":122485,"date":"2026-04-25T14:33:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T14:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/mutabazi-promises-better-performance-against-nemo-stars"},"modified":"2026-04-25T14:34:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T14:34:38","slug":"mutabazi-promises-better-performance-against-nemo-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/mutabazi-promises-better-performance-against-nemo-stars","title":{"rendered":"Mutabazi Promises Better Performance Against Nemo Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>APR VC outside hitter Yves Mutabazi has admitted that there is still room for improvement as his side prepares to face Uganda\u2019s Nemo Stars in a crucial Group A clash at the Africa Men\u2019s Club Championship on Saturday at BK Arena.<\/p>\n<p>Both regional rivals head into the encounter unbeaten after winning their opening two matches.<\/p>\n<p>Mutabazi emphasized the importance of teamwork and continued progress, noting that APR are focused on raising their level rather than relying on earlier results.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTomorrow will be a tough game, we know that. Whenever a Rwandan team plays against a Ugandan representative, it\u2019s never easy,\u201d Mutabazi said following APR\u2019s straight-sets victory over Litto Team on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can\u2019t promise much, but our aim is to improve our performance and play even better,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>APR VC have looked solid so far in the tournament, building momentum as they seek to surpass their fourth-place finish from the previous edition.<\/p>\n<p>Nemo Stars have also impressed, securing wins over Petrojet Sporting Club and Nigeria Customs. The Ugandan side, six-time national league champions, will be equally confident as they aim to better their sixth-place finish in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>With neither team having dropped a set, Saturday\u2019s match is shaping up to be a decisive and high stakes battle that could determine the outcome of Group A.<\/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. APR VC outside hitter Yves Mutabazi has admitted that there is still room for improvement as his side prepares to face Uganda\u2019s Nemo Stars in a crucial Group A clash at the Africa Men\u2019s Club Championship on Saturday at BK Arena. 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