Rwanda Power Group (REG) Volleyball Membership center blocker Sam Engwua has vowed to make his presence felt in opposition to Police VC as his aspect goals to stage the nationwide volleyball league finals collection in Saturday’s Recreation 4.
Police at present maintain a 2-1 lead within the best-of-five collection after successful the opening two matches, each performed within the absence of Engwua, who suffered an ankle damage after touchdown awkwardly in Recreation 1.
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On the time, the damage appeared severe and solid doubt over whether or not the Ugandan center blocker would return earlier than the top of the finals. Nevertheless, following a two-week break—throughout which 4 Rwandan golf equipment competed on the African Males’s Volleyball Membership Championship, the place REG claimed bronze—Engwua made his long-awaited comeback.
His return instantly lifted REG’s performances, serving to the staff safe its first victory of the finals collection on Saturday.
As issues stand, Police have an edge on the title however Engwua insists the battle isn’t finished but.
He instructed Occasions Sport that REG are decided to struggle till the top as they pursue a league title they final received in 2023.
“After this primary win, I do know there may be nonetheless so much to enhance, particularly in our tactical strategy. However I imagine in my teammates, and I’m assured we will push this collection to Recreation 5,” he mentioned.
What Engwua’s return means for REG
Engwua’s comeback offers head coach Benon Mugisha a significant defensive enhance whereas restoring stability to the squad.
The center blocker provides energy on the internet alongside Emmy Twagirayezu, staff captain Peace Twagirayezu, and proper attacker Marker Ayang Madol, giving REG extra choices in each blocking and fast attacking play.
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His presence additionally improves the staff’s total construction, notably with attackers Nicholas Matui and Merci Gisubizo main REG’s offensive line.
REG may additionally profit from Police’s weakened assault following the absence of Brazilian hitter Bettim Mathues, who performed a key position in serving to the legislation enforcers attain the ultimate of the African Males’s Volleyball Membership Championship.
Regardless of REG’s rising momentum, considerations stay over the setter place. Crispin Ntantenri stays very important to the staff’s rhythm, and any damage or absence may considerably have an effect on REG’s efficiency, with backup setter Thierry Mugabo but to supply the identical stage of affect.
