After an illustrious career, Ribbin indicated during the 2024 CAVB Zone VI Senior Club Volleyball Championships held in Gaborone in December that he will retire from playing. But the towering volleyball legend told MmegiSport he will move into coaching and is already working towards attaining his badges. Standing at 2.02 metres Ribbin said he felt it was time to retire as he has done enough for Police VI and volleyball in general. He explained that it was the right time for him to call it a day because he has been in the game for more than two decades. Ribbin pointed out that his retirement is a way to pave the way for youngsters. He said it is an opportunity for upcoming talent to prove their worth and enjoy their moment like he did. “I am not done with volleyball as last year I completed a Level 2 coaching course in Lesotho and my plan is to join the technical team,” he said.
It has been a long journey for the tall star who has spent nearly 30 years playing the game. “I was born 43 years ago in Nkange village. I started playing volleyball in 1998 at Nkange Junior Secondary School after being spotted by my teacher. She felt that I had good height for the sport. The first tournament I competed in was the Pandagala tournament played in Tutume the same year. I never looked back after that,” he said. Ribbin continued to push his passion and joined Kutlwano Volleyball Club, where he continued learning the ropes.
