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08
Mar

REG beat UTB in the final to win Kayumba Memorial 

Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Volleyball Club defeated University of Technology and Business Studies (UTB) after five sets of a huge battle to win Kayumba Memorial Volleyball Tournament that was being played on its 11th occasion.

Resurgent UTB gave a huge test to (REG) in the men’s final of the 2020 Emmanuel Kayumba Memorial Volleyball Tournament, forcing the game to five sets before REG won 3-2 to clinch the title at GSO Butare, in Huye District, on Sunday 08th March, 2020.

REG, the reigning national volleyball league champions, took the opening set 25-20, but Fidele Nyirimana’s men quickly fought back to win the next two 26-24 and 25-13 as they edged closer to retaining the title they won last year.

In the fourth set, which could seal victory for UTB, Benon Mugisha’s REG displayed the best of never-die spirit as they prevailed a thrilling 38-36 battle before easing to 15-8 in the decisive fifth set (Seoul).

REG Coach, Mugisha Benon disclosed that he is very happy to win this trophy because it was a test to his players who are preparing the CAVB Champions’ league competition slated in April, 2020 in Cairo, Egypt.

In the meantime, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) were the winners in women’s category following a four (3-1) set win over UTB in the final while GSO Butare defeated Collège Christ Roi in the schools category.

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