28/03/2026
# Rising from Polokwane: Our Return to the Local Volleyball Scene
After making our debut at the prestigious **2025 Zone 6 Volleyball Games in Polokwane, South Africa**, our team is back on home soil, ready to reignite the local stage. The next chapter begins at the **Mashonaland East Open Tournament** on **28 March 2026**, hosted at **Marondera High School** in Marondera.
The squad remains largely intact from our South African campaign, with only **Takudzwa Mutanga** absent after joining **CUT Eagles**. Encouragingly, there are **no injuries** in the camp, thanks to the diligent work of our new medic, **Charity Urombo**, who has quickly settled into her role.
On the technical bench, **Head Coach Simbarashe G. Ndebvu (Sir Gr**go)** will once again lead the charge, this time assisted by former club stalwart **Moses Mandeya (Baba Zambezi)**, whose experience and tactical insight promise to add depth to the coaching setup.
The Mash East Open has drawn some of the **biggest names in Zimbabwean volleyball**:
- **UZ Wolves** – Zone 6 defending champions
- **Ruwa Volleyball Club**
- **Old Hararians**
From Mash East, **St Collins Volleyball Club** will be under the spotlight after strengthening their roster with marquee signings such as **Takudzwa Mashaka (formerly Sharks)** and **Big Brain**, both of whom were part of the UZ Wolves squad in Polokwane.
This tournament is more than just a return—it’s a proving ground. Facing seasoned giants like UZ Wolves and ambitious challengers like St Collins will test our resilience, sharpen our competitive edge, and showcase how far we’ve come since our international debut.
The energy is high, the squad is united, and the technical team is fortified. With the lessons from Polokwane still fresh, we step into Marondera not just to participate, but to **make a statement**.