Gicumbi head coach Ebenezel Murenzi says that the weekend win against Groupe Scolaire Rambura can be a stepping stone for their return to top form that could enable them retain the national handball championship.

The Reigning champions had been on the top of the table since the beginning of the season but lost the top spot to rivals Police which has since pushed them in the third position. Police host Gicumbi at Kimisagara Youth Sports Center ground on Sunday.

However, Murenzi says that the players morale was fully boosted when they defeated Rambura and he believes that can be a wakeup call for all his players to stay focused.

"We have played seven games so far and I believe that the lost points can be recovered, what we have to do is to concentrate on the remaining matches,” he said. The Gicumbi-based side moved level with ES Kigoma on 17 points, five behind Police.