Kepler VC center blocker Jean Baptiste Tuyizere is reportedly in talks with Rwanda Vitality Group (REG) over a attainable return to the membership forward of the 2026/27 Rwanda Nationwide Volleyball League season.
The 28-year-old can be returning to acquainted territory, having beforehand represented REG VC earlier than becoming a member of Kepler VC in 2023.
With the switch window now open forward of the brand new season, which is anticipated to start in early October, a supply near REG VC informed Occasions Sport that the skilled center blocker is in superior discussions with the defending champions, who’re coached by Ugandan tactician Benon Mugisha.
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Tuyizere loved a profitable spell with REG, serving to the membership win the 2022 league title below then-head coach Marchal Kwizigira, who now leads Gisagara VC.
His potential return would additional strengthen REG's middle-blocker division. The membership at the moment has Emmy Twagirayezu below contract for one more season, whereas Ugandan center blocker Sam Engwau is a free agent and will entice curiosity from a number of golf equipment.
Since becoming a member of Kepler VC in 2023, Tuyizere has established himself as one of many workforce's key gamers. Alongside stars resembling Yves Mutabazi and Wicklif Dusenge, he helped Kepler attain the 2024/25 league ultimate, the place they completed runners-up after dropping to APR VC.
Final season, Tuyizere once more performed an essential position as Kepler secured a third-place end and the bronze medal.
