Volleyball: Gisubizo’s suspension reduced

APR volleyball club striker Merci Gisubizo will return to volleyball in July after his one-year suspension was shortened.

The left winger was the subject of controversy when he was sent off after attacking his coach Matthew Rwanyonga on the nose during APR’s 3-0 semi-final defeat to Police at the 2023 CAVB Zone V Club Championship held at the BK Arena in November.

The pair became involved in a heated exchange of words during the timeout of the second set, when Gisubizo protested the coach’s attempt to take him off when the army team was trailing 18-21. The left winger headbutted Rwanyonga on the nose, causing scenes on the bench.

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A week after the incident, the Rwanda Volleyball Federation, FRVB, suspended him from all volleyball activities for what was termed misconduct. The player apologized to his coach and Rwandans in general, but his suspension was upheld.

Due to the suspension he missed the entire competition, but APR still won after beating Kepler in the final.

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Times Sports learns that Gisubizo’s suspension has now been shortened and that he will be allowed to play volleyball again from July.