The Directorate of Criminal Investigation left attacker Sarah Namisi has challenged teammates to take their friendly matches against Rwandan teams seriously and draw vital lessons after police women's volleyball games failed to take place because of a lack of quorum.
The sleuths left for Rwanda last weekend for the annual Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization games but teams gave the tournament a wide berth.
DCI opted to remain in Rwanda instead of returning home. The Daniel Bor tutored side beat Rwanda's APR 3-2 in a five-set thriller on Friday. The team will again play on Sunday against a yet-to-be-known team.
Namisi, who is tipped to earn a first Malkia Strikers call-up in the upcoming national women's team assignment after starring at the playoffs in January, added that there were positives in the APR match.
She said: "APR went for hard services but I am happy we dealt with them accordingly. Such experiences will only make us better as a unit therefore we need to maximise the opportunity by drawing valuable lessons from the remaining matches."
Namisi said facing a quality opposition will only make DCI gain the necessary experience and a competitive advantage ahead of the third leg fixtures that will be held in Kiminini next month.
"Most of the players we came up against play for the national team so it is a good exposure. My reception has improved. Even my blocks look better. I have also enjoyed playing at their modern and spacious gymnasium that makes you play comfortably."
Meanwhile, the General Service Unit failed to sparkle in the men's cadre—surrendering the title they won in 2019 to Rwanda on Friday after losing 3-1 in the deciding duel.
The men's teams were only three. GSU beat Burundi 3-1 and lost to Rwanda in straight sets before succumbing again to Rwanda in the final match 3-1.