In the competitive world of African handball, the Democratic Republic of Congo shone brightly by winning their second consecutive victory in an epic match against Tunisia. At the Stade des Martyrs gymnasium, the Leopards faced the Carthage Eagles in a match tinged with intensity and suspense.
From the kick-off, the Congolese players took the lead by leading 11 to 8 at the end of the first half. A precious lead that gave the team confidence, but Tunisia did not give up. In the second half, the Carthage Eagles showed great fighting spirit by making up for their deficit to finally take the lead by two goals.
However, the Congolese goalkeeper, Errin Cécilia, proved to be an impenetrable bulwark for the opposing team. Her talent and determination were major assets in the DRC’s victory. Christiane Mwasesa shone by successfully converting seven seven-meter throws, showing her precision and composure in decisive moments.
With this new victory, the Democratic Republic of Congo rose to third place in the ranking with 4 points, positioning itself just behind Angola and Cameroon, who each have 6 points and have already qualified. Angola dominated Guinea with a score of 35 to 22, while Cameroon crushed Uganda 36 to 16.
For their part, Senegal also validated their ticket for the next phase by beating Egypt with a score of 31 to 24. A performance that attests to the level of competitiveness and excellence of the teams competing for this qualification.
While Angola, Cameroon and Senegal are top of the rankings with 6 points each, Kenya and Uganda are struggling to secure their first victory, remaining behind with zero points in three games for the moment.
In the other matches, the Republic of Congo triumphed against Algeria with a score of 24 to 17, while Cape Verde got the better of Kenya by winning 34 to 26. These results show the diversity and intensity of the clashes that animate the competition, offering spectators a high-level sporting spectacle.
In short, this victory of the Democratic Republic of Congo against Tunisia testifies to the determination and talent of the Congolese players, who showed character to turn the tide and win against a tough team. African handball still has some great surprises in store, and fans of this sport can expect to experience intense emotions throughout this thrilling competition.