{"id":26994,"date":"2022-10-09T16:07:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-09T16:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/volleyball-apr-off-to-tanzania-for-nyerere-championship"},"modified":"2022-10-09T16:34:51","modified_gmt":"2022-10-09T16:34:51","slug":"volleyball-apr-off-to-tanzania-for-nyerere-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/volleyball-apr-off-to-tanzania-for-nyerere-championship","title":{"rendered":"Volleyball: APR off to Tanzania for Nyerere Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>APR\u2019s men and women Volleyball teams have departed Kigali for Tanzania where they will represent Rwanda in the Nyerere International Championship.<\/p>\n

The tournament takes place on an annual basis in commemoration of Julius Nyerere, the first president of Tanzania.<\/p>\n

It brings together teams from around the East African region.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s edition will feature clubs from Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.<\/p>\n

Games will get underway on October 10 through 14 in Arusha, Tanzania.<\/p>\n

APR will participate in both the men and women\u2019s categories.<\/p>\n

APR Women\u2019s Volleyball Club last participated in the tournament in 2019 and was defeated by Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Volleyball Club in the finals.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in the men\u2019s category, APR emerged winners of the tournament in 2017, after defeating Kenya\u2019s Jeshi la Kulinda Taifa.<\/p>\n

APR Men\u2019s roster:<\/p>\n

Setters: Paul Sibomana and Cedric Ngaboyintwali<\/p>\n

Middle blockers: Prince Kanamugire, Vincent Mbonigaba, Ronald Muvara and Yvan Hahirwa<\/p>\n

Left-attackers: Mukunzi Christophe, Fils Habanzintwari, Theoneste Rwahama and Wycliffe Dusenge, Merci Gisubizo.<\/p>\n

Right- attackers: Venuste Gatsinzi and Friend Ndayambaje<\/p>\n

Libero: Sadrou Manzi and Bertin Masabo.<\/p>\n

APR Women\u2019s roster:<\/p>\n

Setters: Le\u0301a Uwera, Prisca Uwera and Yvette Igihozo Cyuzuzuzo<\/p>\n

Left-attackers: Seraphine Mukantambara, Penelope Musabyimana, Marie Divine Nyirahabimana and Benitha MUkandayisenga<\/p>\n

Right- attackers: Valentine Munezero and Yvonne Bayija<\/p>\n

Libro: Judith Kabatesi and Beatrice Uwamahoro<\/p>\n

Middle blockers: Flavia Dusabe, Donatha Musabyemariya, Esperance Mushimiyimana and Albertine Uwiringiyimana.<\/p>\n

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