Africa-Press – Angola. A spirit of collectivity and determination are the demands of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto, made this Friday to the National Team, during the handover of the flag, with a view to the dispute of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) in handball male junior.
The city of Kigali, Rwanda, welcomes the African from the 20th to the 27th of the current year. In the act held at the Sports Gallery, the holder of the portfolio defends that, as they are young and irreverent, it is inappropriate to put pressure on the players’ shoulders, but they can make a difference in the competition.
“The delivery of this flag symbolizes your readiness to represent and honor the country, as it will be hoisted in the competition. Your performance can contribute to the African ranking. Unite and have a spirit of collectivity. One for all and all for one. Respect the technical and medical team. When you win, we all win, but otherwise, the country loses”, he stressed.
Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto also guaranteed that the Ministry provided the financial conditions for the preparation, having also highlighted the support of the sponsors.
“The conditions were created to have the best preparation. The sponsors also fulfilled their responsibilities. When the Government makes resources available, it is different, that is, it is better. Fortunately, the Handball Federation has been an example of organization and transparency. your baggage the determination and strength of the Angolan people. Everything will be fine”, he concluded.
Representing the group, captain Pedro Domingos said that representing the Selection is a reason for satisfaction and the handover of the flag has a symbolism beyond the four lines of the handball court.
“With the colors of the flag we will represent millions of Angolans. For us it is an honor beyond measure. It is a reason for rejoicing for any athlete. In training, the technical team will correct the less good details registered in yesterday’s game. The group rests tomorrow and in the second return to load, with two sessions, in the same enclosure.
The Angolan team travels to Rwanda on the 17th. In the city of Kigali, Angola plays the preliminary round, alongside Tunisia, Morocco, Rwanda and the Central African Republic. Egypt (champion), Algeria, Congo and Libya complete the B. The debut of the national “seven” takes place on the 20th, against the similar one in Tunisia, at 2 pm.
William Almeida’s pupils face the Central African Republic on the 21st and the following day the National Team rests due to calendar imperatives. On the 23rd, the “Pequenos Guerreiros” will face Morocco and end the group stage against the hosts, Rwanda.
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