Rwanda superior to the quarterfinals of the African Males’s Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunis after sweeping Gambia 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-18) on Saturday.
Rwanda had been compelled to undergo the Spherical of 16 after ending second in Group D. They suffered a 3-1 defeat to Cameroon of their last group match, permitting the group winners to advance on to the quarterfinals.
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Coach Frédéric Guérin retained the identical beginning six, with captain Wicklif Dusenge as soon as once more main Rwanda’s assault.
Exterior hitter Yves Mutabazi contributed eight factors, whereas Dusenge added seven as Rwanda took management early within the opening set and closed it out 25-18.
Gambia responded by attempting to comprise Rwanda’s attacking risk, significantly by limiting Dusenge’s highly effective spikes. The technique labored for stretches, with the 2 sides locked at 14-14.
Rwanda, nonetheless, steadily regained management. Dusenge produced a vital spike to place his facet forward earlier than two errors from Gambia, together with assaults that went out of court docket, gave Rwanda a three-point benefit. Guérin’s facet maintained its momentum to win the second set 25-21.
Gambia struggled to handle its weaknesses within the decisive third set, significantly from the service line. Rwanda capitalised on their opponents’ errors and continued to use strain.
Dusenge remained on the coronary heart of Rwanda’s assault, including seven factors within the third set to complete with 22 factors for the match. His efficiency took his event tally to 83 factors, making him the championship’s main scorer on the time.
Rwanda will now flip their consideration to the quarterfinals as they proceed their pursuit of a spot within the last 4.
