Rwanda secured a spot within the semifinals of the 2026 African Girls’s Nationwide Volleyball Championship after defeating Ghana in 4 units (25-17, 24-26, 25-19, 25-18) at Kasarani Indoor Area in Nairobi on Tuesday.
Rwanda made a powerful begin within the opening set, constructing an eight-point lead at 13-5. Monster blocks from center blocker Donatha Musabyemaliya and reverse hitter Aloysie Tuyishime helped Rwanda keep management earlier than they closed out the set 25-17.
Ghana responded strongly within the second set, making changes to their defence and ball setting that paid dividends as they fought their approach again into the match.
A substitution by Rwanda coach Frédéric Guérin proved pricey when he changed Musabyemaliya with Flavia Dusabe. Ghana instantly took the lead, however their benefit didn’t final lengthy as Munezero produced two consecutive constructive assaults to maintain Rwanda in rivalry.
The 2 groups then traded factors, reaching 24-24, earlier than a detrimental assault from Munezero handed Ghana the set 26-24 and levelled the match.
Guérin responded within the third set by restoring Musabyemaliya to the lineup, and Rwanda shortly regained management. Musabyemaliya and Tuyishime led the cost, scoring 5 and 4 factors respectively as Rwanda pulled away to win the set 25-19.
Rwanda maintained the momentum within the fourth set, with center blocker Hope Musaniwabo producing the decisive level to seal a 25-18 win and a 3-1 victory general.
Tuyishime completed with a team-high 22 factors and was named Participant of the Sport for her excellent efficiency.
Rwanda will face the winner of the quarterfinal between Tunisia and Egypt within the semifinals on Thursday, September 3.
