Police VC came from a set down to beat APR VC 3-1 in a highly anticipated volleyball derby on Matchday Five of the 2026/27 Rwanda National Volleyball League (RNVL), extending their perfect start to the season and moving to the top of the standings.

APR made the brighter start at Petit Stade on Friday, November 13, 2026, taking the opening set 25-23 to put Police under early pressure.

However, Police responded strongly in the second set, raising their intensity and improving their performance at the net to take it 25-17 and level the match at 1-1.

The third set produced a closely contested battle, with both sides fighting for every point. Police eventually edged APR 26-24 in a tense finish to move within one set of victory.

Police maintained their momentum in the fourth set, taking control of the exchanges and closing out the contest 25-19 to seal an impressive 3-1 comeback victory.

Speaking after the match, Police VC head coach Fred Musoni said his team had prepared specifically to contain APR’s leading scorers by disrupting their attacking rhythm and forcing them out of their usual offensive system.

“We prepared for this match as we had planned, particularly by focusing on their key scoring players. Prince, Vic Cliff, Hakim and Denis are all strong attackers, but we managed to keep them out of their system for most of the match,” Musoni said.

He singled out Hakim as one of the players Police had paid particular attention to, explaining that the team worked on its blocking and defensive positioning to limit his attacking options.

“We knew Hakim was dangerous, so we worked on our block timing. We also prepared for Prince’s attacks, with our players ready to cover the angles. Jules was positioned to deal with the diagonal attacks, while Mary was also ready. We had specifically prepared for him,” he added.

Musoni also expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, saying the victory was important after the preparations they had put into the derby.

“We really needed this win, and we are happy to have got it. APR are a good team, and this was a match we wanted to win,” he said.

The Police coach further praised one of his players for his talent, positive attitude and contribution to team unity, saying he believes the player has even more to offer.

“He is the kind of player we wanted because we had seen his ability. I believe there is even more to come from him. He has talent, a positive attitude and is a good teammate. Those qualities show that he can help us even more than what we saw today,” Musoni said.

The result means Police VC remain unbeaten in the 2026/27 league campaign, having won all their matches so far. They move to the top of the standings with 13 points, while APR VC sit second with 11 points.

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