PEVIC SC | Debut Day Delivers: First League Win for PEVIC SC, and a One-Goal Battle With the Champions

Debut Day Delivers: First League Win for PEVIC SC, and a One-Goal Battle With the Champions Match Written by PEVIC SC Communication 26 Oct 2026

PEVIC SC played its first day in the D1 Men’s Handball National League on Sunday 25 October 2026 at Petit Stade Amahoro, Remera. The club beat Nyakabanda HC 33–22 in the morning and lost 27–28 to Police HC in the evening.

After a postponed opening in Musanze and a week of venue and schedule changes, PEVIC SC finally took to the court in the league. The day ended with two very different stories and one clear message: the newest club in Rwandan handball is ready to compete.

https://www.pevicsportclub.com/dtls/n/16/PEVIC-SC-Matches-in-Musanze-Postponed-Due-to-Heavy-Rain

At 10:15, PEVIC SC faced Nyakabanda HC, founded in 1985 and the oldest club in the history of Rwandan handball. Facing a club with four decades of experience, the debutants played with discipline and confidence and won 33–22. It was the first league win in PEVIC SC’s history, and it came against the club that helped build Rwandan handball.

PEVIC SC thanks Nyakabanda HC for a respectful, competitive game.

https://www.pevicsportclub.com/dtls/n/18/History-Meets-the-Future--PEVIC-SC-Faces-Nyakabanda-HC--Rwanda---s-Oldest-Handball-Club

Just over seven hours later, at 17:45, the squad returned to face Police HC, founded in 2002 and one of the most decorated clubs in Rwanda, with many National League titles.

Police HC led 16–13 at half time. PEVIC SC responded in the second half, winning it 14–12 and pushing the champions to the final whistle. The game finished 27–28, a single goal between the league’s newest club and one of its most successful.

Congratulations to Police HC on the win.

Two games on the same day, against the oldest club and one of the most decorated, was a demanding start. The squad came out of it with a win, a one-goal defeat, and evidence that it can compete with the best. The second-half comeback against Police HC reflected the club’s values, Performance, Excellence, Victory, Integrity and Courage, and above all Courage.

The day also brought a celebration off the court. Sunday was the birthday of Shimbusho Maliyamungu, our number 6, and the whole PEVIC SC family wishes him a happy birthday. Isabukuru nziza! he brought the by scoring 8 point in the full game of Police HC.

Debut day results

Time	Match	Score	Result
10:15	Nyakabanda HC vs PEVIC SC	22–33	Win
17:45	PEVIC SC vs Police HC	27–28 (HT 13–16)	Loss

Thank you

PEVIC SC thanks every supporter who followed the venue changes and came out to Petit Stade Amahoro, and everyone who cheered online. The club also thanks its partners Cheetah Cement, Nero Services, Ceslin Logistics and AVA Bricks for their support throughout the debut season.

The postponed Day 1 games against Gicumbi HT and Musanze HC will be played on new dates, to be announced. Follow PEVIC SC on Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok for updates.

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