Rwanda: Reg VC Could Lose Mugisha Amid Interests From Asian Clubs

What the report says

Rwanda Energy Group (REG) volleyball head coach Benon Mugisha is reportedly drawing interest from several clubs in Asia, according to The New Times via AllAfrica. The report says some clubs have already opened talks with the Ugandan coach after his strong 2025/26 campaign in Rwanda.

Mugisha returned to REG in May 2025 on a two-year contract and quickly delivered results. The club won the Genocide Memorial Tournament, then advanced through the domestic league season to reach the final for the first time since 2023. REG went on to defeat Police VC and capture the Rwanda Volleyball League title.

The article also notes that Mugisha guided REG to third place at the 2026 African Men’s Club Championship in Kigali in May. REG had entered that continental event through a wildcard. With the volleyball season now in the off-season, clubs are said to be evaluating players and coaches ahead of the next campaign, which is scheduled to start on October 16.

A source close to Mugisha told the newspaper that talks with at least one Asian club are continuing. Mugisha still has one year left on his REG contract, and the club could reportedly consider a release if an offer is substantial. The development matters because it could affect REG’s coaching stability after a successful season and highlights growing international interest in top performers from Rwanda’s domestic volleyball scene.