The handball Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo shone during the 13th African Games, qualifying for the long-awaited finals. The men outclassed Nigeria and Algeria with impressive victories (29-20) and (30-24) in Accra, Ghana. For their part, the ladies also distinguished themselves by winning their ticket to the final, where they will face the Angolan team.
Gauthier Mvumbi and Aurélien Tchitombi, confident, expressed their determination to win the title. Gauthier Mvumbi, the Congolese pivot, affirms with conviction: “We came to get the medals. We will do everything to get this first place. » The Congolese athletes are preparing to cross swords with Egypt for the men’s final, while the women will face the Angolans.
This victory only strengthens the reputation of the Leopards on the continental handball scene. Congolese fans are impatient to see their national teams win the title and fly the country’s colors. It remains to be seen whether the DRC will manage to win against formidable opponents and write its name in golden letters in the history of African handball.