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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The U-21 national volleyball team on Saturday August 13, departed for Tunis, Tunisia ahead of the forthcoming Africa U-21 men\u2019s nations volleyball championship, scheduled for August 15-23.<\/p>\n

Rwanda\u2019s U-21 team has previously impressed in the same tournament especially after winning fourth spot in 2010.<\/p>\n

In 2013, the team finished in 3rd place, something that allowed them to participate at the World Cup, in Turkey. The team also finished 4th in 2018.<\/p>\n

The team is being coached by Dominique Ntawangundi.<\/p>\n

By press time Saturday, the technical meeting was yet to be held to conduct draws of how teams would face each other on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Full Squad:<\/b><\/p>\n

Setters<\/p>\n

Victor Kayihura and Aime Calvin Rugambarara<\/p>\n

Middle<\/p>\n

Arnaud Ntayomba, Irene Mugisha Rurangwa and Arnaud Nshuti.<\/p>\n

Right attackers<\/p>\n

Jean-Paul Nshuti, Patrick Ishimwe, Merci Gisubizo, and Willy Rukundo.<\/p>\n

Right-Attackers<\/p>\n

Philippe Neri Singizwa and Herve Tuyigizumukiza.<\/p>\n

Libero<\/p>\n

Ivan Bagabe<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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