{Police have been crowned the champions of the 2016 National Handball League for the third time in a row after sharing spoils with their closest challengers APR in a thriller final match played on Sunday at Kimisagara Youth Centre.}<\/p>\n
The 31-all final score gave the reigning champions an up hand to the trophy and to wrap up the season unbeaten and with only one draw.<\/p>\n
The last day score ensured that the law enforcers finished the season with 47 points against APR\u2019s 45.<\/p>\n
The final match started with a score-on-score encounter as each team netting an equalizer every time the other scored.<\/p>\n
It was definitely a break or make match and it was tight in both sides scoring 13-13 in the first half and equally adding more 18 each in the second half.<\/p>\n
Zacharie Tuyishime and Jean Baptiste Habimana scored individual high goals, netting nine and six times respectively.<\/p>\n
Having beaten the run-ups in the first leg \u2013 23-21 \u2013 it was time for APR to reverse the trend that would have crowned them the champions.<\/p>\n
However, the rhythm remained the same for the law enforcers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe worked hard for the trophy and we deserved it. We trained hard and played hard to make this impact and success,\u201d said the assistant coach, Sgt Alphonse Udahemuka.<\/p>\n
He thanked his players for the team spirit, hard work and \u201cshowcasing the spirit of champions\u201d throughout the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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