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African Games: ‘Pérolas’ beat DRC and become handball champions

The national senior women's handball team once again validated its title at the African Games, after beating the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in the final of the 13th edition of the continental competition.

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In the first half of the game, which took place last Friday, in Accra, Ghana, the 'Pérolas' managed to gain an advantage on the scoreboard. At the time of the half-time whistle, according to Angop, the national team was already ahead of the DRC by a difference of eight points (15-7).

Angola's advantage was consolidated at the end of the match: the national team beat its opponent by a difference of 18 points (33-15), thus becoming the handball champion of the 13th edition of the African Games.

The 'Pérolas' participation in the competition was 'brilliant', with the national team winning every game they played. In the group stage, the national team beat the teams of Algeria (38-18), Ghana (35-15) and Burkina Faso (47-13), while in the semi-finals they beat Cameroon (35-16).

The final victory came on Friday against DRC, which allowed Angola to win the trophy. According to Angop, this is the first title for Spanish Carlos Viver, coach who has taken the reins of the national senior women's handball team since January this year.

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