National coach calls up 16 athletes for the women's handball World Cup in Spain

At the World Cup, the national team makes its debut against France, on December 3, at 6 pm, two days later it will face the Montenegro counterpart, at 8:30 pm, and closes the group stage against Slovenia, on December 7th, at 6 pm .

The Angolan coach recognizes that the group is difficult. "I think we were in an extremely difficult group. The last time we played with Montenegro we took a beating. It's difficult, but it's not impossible. We have to prepare well to try to surprise our opponents," said Felipe Cruz.

Among the absences, highlight for Natália Bernardo and Azinaide Carlos.

Called list:

Goalkeepers – Marta Alberto (Petro from Luanda), Eliane Paulo (1st of August) and Helena Sousa (Handbol Sant Quirze, from Spain);

Pivots – Albertina Kassoma (1st of August), Liliane Mário (1st of August) and Liliana Venâncio (1st of August);

Centrals – Helena Paulo (1st of August), Marília Quizelete (Petro de Luanda) and Vilma Nenganga (Petro de Luanda);

Right-handers – Juliana Machado (1.º de Agosto) and Natália Fonseca (Petro de Luanda);

Left-hand tips – Mbongo Masseu (1st August Academy);

Right-backs – Wuta Dombaxe (1st of August) and Tchieza Pemba (Petro de Luanda);

Left-backs – Isabel Guialo (1st of August) and Stelvia Pascoal (Petro de Luanda).