Sunday, July 7

Finals

APR HC 30-25 Police

APR win series 2-1

APR handball club were on Sunday, July 7, crowned champions of the 2024 national handball league after defeating Police in 30-25 in decisive Game 3 held at Kigali Pele Stadium’s handball court to win the finals series 2-1.

It was a revenge for APR who had lost Games 2 when Police beat them 34-27 on Saturday to tie the series 1-1.

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Police had forfeited Game 1 after coach Antoine Ntabanganyimana and his players walked off the court, protesting against the referee’s decision to award a penalty to APR in what they termed as ‘cheating.’

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Both teams came into Sunday’s game knowing it would determine who would be crown champions of Rwanda for the 2024 handball league season.

APR started strongly, leading the game 15-12 at halftime break. Ntabanganyimana’s side saw their hopes of winning the title fading when APR came into second half looking more aggressive offensively while also forming a defensive wall that proved too difficult for the likes of Samuel Mbesutunguwe to penetrate.

The army side eventually won the tie with a 30-25 victory to claim the title. They will now represent Rwanda at the 2024 African Handball Champions League.

Police have lost in the finals for the second time in a row. Gicumbi HC were also crowned champion of the 2023 handball league after beating the law enforcers in the finals.