The U-21 national volleyball team head coach Dominique Ntawangundi has named the provisional squad for the junior team ahead of the upcoming continental tournament in Tunisia from August 13 through 23.

Times Sport understands that preparations are underway in Gisagara District, Southern Province.

Rwanda’s U-21 team has previously impressed in the same tournament especially after winning fourth spot in 2010.

In 2013, the team finished in 3rd place, something that allowed them to participate at the World Cup, in Turkey. The team also finished 4th in 2018.

Full 20-player provisional squad

Setters

Victor Kayihura, Aime Calvin Rugambarara and Odilo Arsene Akundwe Shema.

Middle

Alian Brucelle Ahirwe, Arnaud Ntayomba, Sam Mugisha, Irene Mugisha Rurangwa and Arnaud Nshuti.

Right attackers

Jean Luc Ishimwe, Jean Paul Nshuti, Ivan Bagabe, Patrick Ishimwe, Merci Gisubizo, D’Amour Munyamahoro and Willy Rukundo.

Right-Attackers

Philippe Neri Singizwa, Kenny Ntawiha and Herve Tuyigizumukiza.

Libero

Aron Twahirwa and Aimable Tumushime.