{"id":87595,"date":"2024-10-18T09:36:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T09:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/debutants-kepler-face-rra-as-new-volleyball-league-season-kicks-off"},"modified":"2024-10-18T10:03:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T10:03:17","slug":"debutants-kepler-face-rra-as-new-volleyball-league-season-kicks-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/debutants-kepler-face-rra-as-new-volleyball-league-season-kicks-off","title":{"rendered":"Debutants Kepler face RRA as new volleyball league season kicks off"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The 2024\/25 national volleyball league season kicks off this weekend, with Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) women\u2019s volleyball club taking on newcomers Kepler in the opening match on Friday, October 18, at Petit Stade indoor gymnasium.<\/p>\n<p>While all eyes are on APR women\u2019s volleyball club who begin their title defense against Police Women next week on October 28, this weekend\u2019s matches promise to set the tone for the season.<\/p>\n<p>Fresh from winning Nyerere Cup in Tanzania earlier this week, the army side will be eager to defend their 2023\/24 national league title when they take on Police in what promises to be a highly anticipated encounter.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, RRA, who finished third last season, will be looking to regain the top spot as they open their campaign against Kepler Women who are making their debut in the national league.<\/p>\n<p>On the men\u2019s side, Kepler made a remarkable run last season, reaching the final playoffs for the first time and finishing second after a losing the title to APR Volleyball Club in the finals.<\/p>\n<p>As they prepare for the new season, they face tough competition from top teams, including Gisagara VC in the first round on Saturday, October 19.<\/p>\n<p>The weekend will feature a series of exciting matches as both men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams look to start the season with a strong performance.<\/p>\n<p>Opening Round Fixtures:<\/p>\n<p>Women<\/p>\n<p>Friday, October 18<\/p>\n<p>Kepler vs. Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) \u2013 5PM<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, October 19<\/p>\n<p>Ruhango Volleyball Club (RVC) vs. Wisdom School (WSD) \u2013 12:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Police Volleyball Club (PVC) vs. East Africa University Rwanda (EAU) \u2013 2PM<\/p>\n<p>Men<\/p>\n<p>Friday, October 18<\/p>\n<p>Rwanda Energy Group (REG) vs. Police Volleyball Club (PVC) \u20137M<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, October 19<\/p>\n<p>East Africa University Rwanda (EAU) vs. RP Ngoma College (RPN) \u2013 10:00 AM<\/p>\n<p>Kepler vs. Gisagara Volleyball Club (GVC) \u2013 17:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Rwanda Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. The 2024\/25 national volleyball league season kicks off this weekend, with Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) women\u2019s volleyball club taking on newcomers Kepler in the opening match on Friday, October 18, at Petit Stade indoor gymnasium. 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