Rwanda’s women’s volleyball team has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 African Women’s Nations Championship after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Nairobi, Kenya. The Rwandan side controlled the match from the opening set at Kasarani Arena Hall on Sunday, August 30, producing a dominant performance to secure a place among the tournament’s last eight teams. Rwanda won the opening set 25-19 before extending its advantage with a 25-16 victory in the second set. The team then completed the sweep in emphatic fashion, winning the third set 25-8. The match lasted one

Rwanda’s women’s volleyball team has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 African Women’s Nations Championship after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Nairobi, Kenya. The Rwandan side controlled the match from the opening set at Kasarani Arena Hall on Sunday, August 30, producing a dominant performance to secure a place among the tournament’s last eight teams. Rwanda won the opening set 25-19 before extending its advantage with a 25-16 victory in the second set. The team then completed the sweep in emphatic fashion, winning the third set 25-8. The match lasted one hour and eight minutes, with the three sets taking 18, 22 and 18 minutes respectively. Nyirahabimana Marie Divine was among Rwanda’s standout performers, scoring 16 points. She contributed 14 points through attacks and added two more from plays involving Burkina Faso’s players. Rwanda’s strong attacking performance and consistent pressure helped the team maintain control throughout the match. Rwanda will now face Ghana in the quarter-finals for a place in the semi-finals. Ghana secured its spot in the last eight after eliminating Zambia. The upcoming encounter will provide Rwanda with another opportunity to continue its impressive run and challenge for a place in the final stages of the continental competition.

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