Africa-Press – Angola. The national junior women’s handball team qualified, this Tuesday, for the semi-final of the African Championship, taking place in Monastir (Tunisia).
In the fourth and final round of the group stage, the Angolan title holders beat Guinea 31-22, guaranteeing passage to the semi-finals, scheduled for Wednesday (13).
The Angolan seven experienced difficulties compared to previous duels, leaving at half-time with a minimum advantage of two goals (12-10).
Throughout the continental event, Angola beat Kenya in its debut (54-9), a new triumph over the DRC (42-9) and last Sunday it defeated Côte d ́Ivoire (43-19).
Angola has ten titles, followed by Nigeria and Côte d`Ivoire, with three each.
The team, led by coach José Chuma, is made up of:
Daniela Neto, Carla Mulamba and Juliana Dala (goalkeepers)
Sandy Fernando and Liliane Mário (pivots)
Elisandra Luango and Rita Xavier (centers)
Isabel Simões and Rosa Matos (left wingers)
Balbina Nunda and Anisia Carvalho (right wingers)
Alda Viola, Lurdes Pedro and Ivandra Geraldo (right sides)
Elisandra Pedro, Jorcela Tumba and Bernadeth Belo (left back)
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